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St. John's Newfoundland Hop On Hop Off Tour

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St. John's Newfoundland Hop On Hop Off Tour

About this activity

The tour is in St. John's Newfoundland - NOT Saint John New Brunswick. Those are different cities in different provinces, roughly 1000 km apart

Explore the vibrant city of St. John's, Newfoundland, with a flexible Hop On Hop Off tour that allows you to discover the area at your own pace. With 10 convenient stops, including iconic landmarks like Cabot Tower and Cape Spear Lighthouse, you can hop off to explore or stay on the bus and enjoy live commentary from expert storytellers. This 120-minute tour offers a unique way to experience the culture and history of St. John's, making it ideal for travelers seeking both convenience and depth in their exploration.

  • Valid for 2 days, giving you plenty of time to explore
  • Live guided tours by knowledgeable storytellers
  • 10 strategic stops near major attractions and landmarks
  • Flexible travel – hop on or off as you please, at your convenience
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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
McCarthy's Party Tours & Convention Services

Ages: Children (2–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Entrance fees: Bus fare only — attraction admission is extra and paid on site (The Rooms, Geo Centre, some Signal Hill and Cape Spear sites). Going in is optional; the tour works either way.
  • Not included: Gratuities: Gratuity is not included but is entirely optional

Itinerary

St. John's Hop on Hop off

The tour is in St. John's Newfoundland - NOT Saint John New Brunswick. Those are different cities in different provinces, roughly 1000 km apart Tours depart from the Alt Hotel 125 Water St. from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Contact us for the number of buses running each day Typically we are on a 2 bus rotation: Every 60 minutes 3 bus rotation: Every 40 minutes 4 bus rotation: Every 30 minutes *Please note that in the last two hours of operation (3-5 pm) each bus is terminating their schedule, which means they will finish at the Alt hotel and not continue beyond that: For example, if you get on at The Rooms, you would be able to go through the Delta, Cape Spear, and Iceberg Quest, but would have to get off at the Alt Hotel- it would not continue further* This booking is good for 2 days, starting on the date of the booking (ie a June 1 booking is good for June 1 and 2). While the system says it begins at 5pm on that date, that is simply a limitation of our system and the pass is in fact good for the two days. Departing on the hour at the following stops: Alt Hotel: 9:00 am Signal Hill: 9:09 AM Johnson Geo Centre: 9:15 AM Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland: 9:22 AM Quidi Vidi: 9:34 AM Govt House/Bannerman Park: 9:46 AM The Rooms: 9:54 AM The Delta Hotel: 10:03 AM Cape Spear: 10:25 AM Iceberg Quest, Harbour Drive: 10:47 AM Arrival of the final bus to each stop- please note that in the last two hours of operation (3-5 pm) each bus is terminating their schedule, which means they will finish at the Alt hotel and not continue beyond that: Departing on the Hour at the following stops: Alt Hotel: 3:00 PM Signal Hill: 3:09 PM Johnson Geo Centre: 3:15 PM Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland: 3:22 PM Quidi Vidi: 3:34 PM Govt House/Bannerman Park: 3:46 PM The Rooms: 3:54 PM The Delta Hotel: 4:03 PM Cape Spear: 4:25 PM Iceberg Quest, Harbour Drive: 4:47 PM Final Dropoff at Alt: 5:00 PM

  1. Stop 1

    Pickup directly in front of the Alt Hotel

  2. Stop 2

    Pickup is at the top of Signal Hill on the Ocean Side, from the Parking Lot

  3. Stop 3

    Pickup is directly in front of the entrance to the Johnson Geo Centre

  4. Stop 4

    Pickup is on the side of the road where the sign is, NOT at the hotel itself

  5. Stop 5

    At the bottom of the hill where the turnaround is located, you will see a sign and a bench

  6. Stop 6

    Pickup is on Military Rd. In front of the Government House. You will see a sign there

  7. Stop 7

  8. Stop 8

    Pickup is on the New Gower Street side, exit from the lower lobby of the hotel- NOT from the level where the checkin desks are

  9. Stop 9

  10. Stop 10

  11. Stop 11

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • If you have a ticket, you can board the bus at this stop at the regularly scheduled pickup time. Look for the Hop on Hop off sign on the side of the road for where the bus will stop.

  • If you have a ticket, you can board the bus at this stop at the regularly scheduled pickup time.

  • If you have a ticket, you can board the bus at this stop at the regularly scheduled pickup time. Look for the Hop on Hop off sign on the side of the road for where the bus will stop.

  • If you have a ticket, you can board the bus at this stop at the regularly scheduled pickup time.

  • If you have a ticket, you can board the bus at this stop at the regularly scheduled pickup time. Look for the Hop on Hop off sign on the side of the road for where the bus will stop.

  • If you have a ticket, you can board the bus at this stop at the regularly scheduled pickup time. Look for the Hop on Hop off sign on the side of the road for where the bus will stop.

  • If you have a ticket, you can board the bus at this stop at the regularly scheduled pickup time. Look for the Hop on Hop off sign on the side of the road for where the bus will stop.

  • If you have a ticket, you can board the bus at this stop at the regularly scheduled pickup time.

  • If you have a ticket, you can board the bus at this stop at the regularly scheduled pickup time.

End point

  • The tour operates in a loop - after 3:00 pm all busses will finish at the Alt Hotel.

Using your ticket

The tour is in St. John's Newfoundland - NOT Saint John New Brunswick. Those are different cities in different provinces, roughly 1000 km apart

Your ticket will get you on any bus at any stop, at the specific arrival times for each stop. While it says it starts at 5 PM it is good for the full day of booking, and the following day

Generally busses will be hourly, at each of the following stops on the hour, between the first and last departure times (we may add more busses which would increase the frequency)

First Stops:

Alt Hotel: 9:00 am

Signal Hill: 9:09 AM

Johnson Geo Centre: 9:15 AM

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland: 9:22 AM

Quidi Vidi: 9:34 AM

Govt House/Bannerman Park: 9:46 AM

The Rooms: 9:54 AM

The Delta Hotel: 10:03 AM

Cape Spear: 10:25 AM

Iceberg Quest, Harbour Drive: 10:47 AM

Arrival of the final bus to each stop- please note that in the last two hours of operation (3-5 pm) each bus is terminating their schedule, which means they will finish at the Alt hotel and not continue beyond that:

Last Stops:

Alt Hotel: 3:00 PM

Signal Hill: 3:09 PM

Johnson Geo Centre: 3:15 PM

Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland: 3:22 PM

Quidi Vidi: 3:34 PM

Govt House/Bannerman Park: 3:46 PM

The Rooms: 3:54 PM

The Delta Hotel: 4:03 PM

Cape Spear: 4:25 PM

Iceberg Quest, Harbour Drive: 4:47 PM

Final Dropoff at Alt: 5:00 PM

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Guests must be able to go up and down 3 steps to get on the busses. We cannot guarantee seating availability- purchase of a ticket serves as access to the transportation, not a guarantee of a seat.

  • Tours run with hourly departures from 9am to 3pm, with the last bus finishing their loop at 5pm. Tickets are good for the date of purchase and the following day (despite saying that they begin at 5pm, that is in fact when the tour ends).

  • The tour is in St. John's Newfoundland - NOT Saint John New Brunswick. Those are different cities in different provinces, roughly 1000 km apart

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