Best of Saint John Tour + Jet Boat

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Highlights

Small group tour (max 6 guests)
Visit to Carleton Martello Tower Welcome Center and Lookout area
Visit to historical Fort La Tour
Explore the Saint John City Market
Narrated driving tour featuring; Saint John Port, Uptown, King Square, Fort Howe, Reversing Falls Rapids, Irving House, Red Rose Tea Gardens, and City Gardens.
Experience Saint John’s Reversing Falls Rapids on a sightseeing Jetboat ride

Summary

Experience the Best of Saint John featuring a fun Jetboat Ride - on this 4-hour small-group tour offering the perfect way to view the city’s natural wonders, historical and cultural attractions. The tour features historic stops at Carleton Martello Tower and Saint John City Market, the Saint John City Market, and enjoy a narrated drive passing multiple points of interest such as; Rockwood Park, Saint John Port, Uptown, King Square, Reversing Falls Rapids, Irving House, Red Rose Tea House, City Gardens, and Fort Howe.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours

Group Size

Pricing (From)

Adult: (13 years +)

$189.00

Child: (5-12 years)

$139.00

Infant: (0-4 years)

$20.00

Why take this tour?

Explore the city’s natural wonders and historical attractions of Saint John New Brunswick with our fun and friendly local guides who will take you to the best attractions such as the Carleton Martello Tower and Fort La Tour among other stops such as the beautiful Rockwood Park and Saint John City Market and of course a thrilling ride on one of our jetboats. There is no better way to experience the city than with Tripshepherd - Saint John’s best small group tours (max. 6 guests).

Enjoy the top attractions and visitor experiences while avoiding long lines and wait times, with our fully guided and narrated tours with all attraction admission fees included along with complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in the comfort of one of our vans.

Your Tripshepherd Guide will greet you at your downtown Saint John accommodations and begin your fully guided tour in the comfort and style of one of our vans.

Begin your tour with a stop at the Saint John City Market, an iconic market dating back to the 1870’s offering a large variety of vendors carrying local produce, meats, seafood and crafts. Here you will have the opportunity to fuel up for the tour with a tasty snack at one of the shops or cafes or find unique souvenirs for friends and family. This market is the oldest continuously operated farmers market in Canada - they must be doing something right!

Next, sit back and relax on a fully narrated driving tour through Saint John passing many popular sites and attractions such as the beautiful Rockwood Park located in the heart of the city, Saint John Port, the bustling Uptown, urban park - King Square, the thrilling Reversing Falls Rapids, Irving House, Red Rose Tea House, City Gardens, and historic Fort Howe.

You will then witness the thrilling reversing falls rapids, a series of rapids on the Saint John River where the river runs through a narrow gorge before emptying into the Bay of Fundy - this is a sight to behold as the monstrously high tide reverses the flow of the mighty Saint John River known as ‘nature’s tug-of-war’.

Then, take a step back in history at the Carleton Martello Tower - one of the nine surviving Martello Towers in Canada dating back to 1812 playing a significant role in conflicts up until the Second World War. Here you can look out over the city of Saint John, its harbor and skyline from the viewpoint.

Continue to learn about the city’s history at Fort La Tour, a National Historic Site of Canada - an archaeological site containing the remains of a 17th-century fortified fur trading post in Saint John, New Brunswick.

End your tour off with a thrilling ride on our Jetboats where you will experience the highest tides in the world in the Bay of Fundy, the only boat tour in the area that will take you right into the heart of Saint John’s Reversing Falls Rapids.

At the end of your tour, your guide will take you back to your Downtown Saint John New Brunswick hotel.

Experience the natural beauty of Saint John New Brunswick and reserve a spot with us today!

What’s included?

Local Tour guide - fully narrated tour experience
Small group tour (max 6 guests)
Complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in Downtown Saint John
Transportation in an air-conditioned van
All attraction admission fees included
Skip the ticket line entry - avoid large crowds and wait times
Visit to Carleton Martello Tower Welcome Center and Lookout area
Visit to historical Fort La Tour
Explore the Saint John City Market
Narrated driving tour featuring; Saint John Port, Uptown, King Square, Fort Howe, Reversing Falls Rapids, Irving House, Red Rose Tea Gardens, and City Gardens.
Experience Saint John’s Reversing Falls Rapids on a sightseeing Jetboat ride
Gratuities (optional)

Things to know

Before you book

The Carleton Martello Tower is closed for vital restoration work - while guests won’t be able to enter the tower, they can still visit the grounds, lookout point, and Welcome Centre

Before you go

Start times may vary based on the tides
Pick up time will be confirmed 1-3 days prior to the tour date via email or phone. If you do not have access to these, please be ready 30 minutes prior to tour start time in the hotel lobby.

Cancellation Policy

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

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About operator:

Tripshepherd specializes in offering intimate small-group tours across popular destinations in North America. Our commitment to small-group dynamics ensures a more personal connection, greater flexibility, and an escape from the hassle of crowded buses and the need for microphones. At the heart of our tours are local experiences; we proudly hire local guides to support community growth, create jobs, and provide our guests with an authentic glimpse into each destination. Our friendly guides are dedicated to connecting personally with each guest, ensuring a caring and memorable experience. With Tripshepherd, every journey is not just a tour, but a unique story woven into the fabric of local life, guaranteeing an authentic, personal, and local adventure.