Private Bay of Fundy & City sightseeing (Saint John, NB)
Description
Saint John, New Brunswick, is Canada's oldest incorporated city, founded in 1785. Located along the Bay of Fundy, it's known for its stunning natural beauty, historic charm, and vibrant arts scene. Saint John has a rich maritime heritage, with a bustling port that has shaped its economy for centuries.
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King Square is a historic public square located in the heart of Saint John. Designed in 1785 it is modeled after traditional British squares and serves as a beloved green space for locals and visitors.
The Saint John City Market, located in the heart of uptown Saint John, New Brunswick, is the oldest continuing farmer's market in Canada, with roots dating back to 1785. The City Market serves as a unique historical and culinary hub in Saint John
It is the second largest urban park in Canada and The first biggest intercity Park of New Brunswick with 2,200 acres of unspoiled natural beauty, with ten lakes and 55 trails and footpaths.
National historic site of Canada build by Britisher in 1777, during American revolution, this location offers a panoramic view of the harbour and city.
It's a unique phenomenon created by the collision of the Bay of Fundy and the Saint John River. At low tide the river empties into the bay causing a series of rapids and whirlpools. As the tide rises, it slows the river current for a brief period—called slack tide and turd the river completely in the opposite direction in high tide.
Explore the famous sea caves of Saint Martins. View the red sandstone sea caves, carved out by millions of years of the mighty tides and explore this quaint village with its lighthouse, fishing boats, and charming covered bridges.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
Fantastic tour with Ali! We loved our city tour of St. John with Ali! He was fun, knowledgeable and made the day unforgettable. The Reversing Falls were amazing to see, and Ali knew the perfect spot for photos. We had lunch at a local restaurant by the Sea Caves for the most delicious lobster rolls! Highly recommend this tour — it’s a great way to see the city.
Great tour in private van that held 6 passengers. Tour guide was knowledgeable and informative about the area, and upon our request dropped us off near the cruise port where there was better dinning options. I would go in this tour again.
We had a wonderful time and our driver we was very knowledgeable about the area and accommodating to our wants and needs. Our ride was comfortable and smooth.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the tour. Our goal is always to make our guests feel comfortable and provide a memorable, personalized experience. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Saint John!
We had a good time on this tour. Our driver made an effort to visit places, more than once, allowing us to see changes in the tides. At the end of the tour he even let our group divide up and dropped us in two different locations.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the extra effort your driver made to show the tide changes—it’s truly one of the most fascinating sights in our region. We’re also happy we could accommodate your group’s needs at the end of the tour. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again!
Our guide was awesome. He knew a lot about the tides and the caves, and was very accomodating. We enjoyed the entire experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and that your guide made the experience both informative and enjoyable. The tides and caves are truly special, and we’re glad you had the chance to experience them fully. We appreciate your kind feedback and hope to welcome you again.
It is hard to say if our experience was the norm. There were several other ships redirected to Saint John because of the hurricane. We were a party of 6 and we were in a mini van but because the van had captain chairs we had to squeeze 3 in the back and it was very tight and not comfortable. Our driver was super nice but it was difficult at times since English is his second language. We didn’t get narrative around while driving. At the stops he would give some narrative but when questions asked he really couldn’t give more. It’s tough because we have came off of 3 other ports all private tours and they would outstanding. We did get to see what we wanted Bay if Fundy and the Lighthouse but really nothing else exciting. Our driver was a taxi cab so maybe because of the increase in tourists this was not his regular tour guide job. We booked almost a year in advance and this was our regular stop so think we should have gotten more.
Thank you for your feedback. We regret that your experience in Saint John did not meet expectations, especially given your advance booking and positive experiences at other ports. Due to the unexpected influx of visitors from weather-related diversions, local resources were stretched, and in some cases, non-regular guides were utilized. We apologize for the discomfort and lack of in-depth commentary during your tour. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for bringing this to our attention.
We enjoyed our private tour with Tariq and Akhmad. They take you to wonderful point of interest and places. They are very accommodating with reasonable requests. They accommodate my father who had some mobility issues especially with difficulty walking. Will recommend them.
Our tour guide was fine, but this port was disappointing given the cost. Not a good value. The city isn’t particularly attractive and the tour stops were average. This was the consensus of our whole group. Norwegian would be well served to select a different port.
Saint John isn't a "disappointment"- its one of the North America's oldest cities with history and scenery that countless travelers value. If it didn't match your taste, that's preference, not lack of worth.
Our tour operator Mo was so nice and is a very sweet man and is very proud of his city. Great time. St Martin was beautiful .
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the beauty of St. Martin. Mo will be delighted to know you appreciated his kindness and pride in sharing the city. We truly value your comments and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
We wanted private tour for 3 couples ( didnt want the bus excursion from cruise ship) so that was great and guide was knowledgable re the sights and history. he did go on about some politics near the end of the tour, which we did not appreciate. but other than that it was a good tour. he also said he would email some photos which I havent received....
Thank you for choosing VGO Tours and for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the private tour experience and appreciated the guide’s knowledge of the sights and history. We sincerely apologize if some parts of the commentary did not meet your expectations, and we will address this with our team to ensure the focus remains on delivering the best sightseeing experience. Your photos were already sent on the same day. Thank you for your honest review. We truly value your input and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again for an even better experience in the future.
