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Charlottetown Walking Tour: Explore Island's History with 6th Generation Local
4.9
148 Ratings
Charlottetown
Embark on a captivating Charlottetown Walking Tour with Josh, a 6th Generation Islander, and delve into the rich history of the Island. Discover untold stories and enjoy a VIP experience.
Embark on a captivating Charlottetown Walking Tour with Josh, a 6th Generation Islander, and delve into the rich history of the Island. Discover untold stories and enjoy a VIP experience.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Confederation Landing Park - This stop will cover the history of PEI and its development. Discussions will include local industries, shipbuilding, and some interesting PEI facts, along with nearby attractions.
- St. Dunstan’s Basilica - This stop highlights the remarkable church, its fascinating history, and its significance to the city. Please…
- Confederation Landing Park - This stop will cover the history of PEI and its development. Discussions will include local industries, shipbuilding, and some interesting PEI facts, along with nearby attractions.
- St. Dunstan’s Basilica - This stop highlights the remarkable church, its fascinating history, and its significance to the city. Please note that entry into the church is not included, but it can be visited independently.
- Great George Street Historic District - This stop will explore various topics such as the Bank of PEI, Bishop’s Palace, the Great Fire, and the Great George Hotel, along with intriguing facts about this historic street and area.
- Province House National Historic Site - This stop will discuss the significance of Province House to both Islanders and Canadians, including the 1864 Charlottetown Conference and Queens Square.
- Victoria Row - This stop will cover the Victoria Row area, including discussions on Prohibition, PEI’s car ban, and farming on PEI. A quick bathroom break is available here if needed.
- Charlottetown City Hall - This stop will focus on city hall and the two adjacent buildings: the Charlottetown Fire Department and the Rodd Charlottetown, along with their history and notable guests.
- Rochford Square - This stop will share various stories, including shipwrecks, ghost tales, and hangings on PEI, while also reflecting on the history of the Bog.
- Beaconsfield Historic House - This stop will discuss the beautiful house, its rich history, and poignant past, as well as nearby attractions like Victoria Park and Fanningbank. Brief mentions of fox farming and erosion on Prince Edward Island will also be included. Please note that entry into the house is not included.
What's Included
- Map
- Map
Additional Information
Join Josh, a sixth-generation Islander whose family has resided on the Island since 1806, or meet Mark and Mia, who are also from multi-generational Islander families. They will guide you through Charlottetown and share the Island’s rich history, along with stories not typically heard on larger tours. The aim is to provide a unique and VIP experience….
Join Josh, a sixth-generation Islander whose family has resided on the Island since 1806, or meet Mark and Mia, who are also from multi-generational Islander families. They will guide you through Charlottetown and share the Island’s rich history, along with stories not typically heard on larger tours. The aim is to provide a unique and VIP experience. If there is no availability, don’t worry! Be sure to explore our Charlottetown Audio Tour Listing.
- Some parts of the tour of slight incline , Total walking is 1.3km
Location
2 Great George St
Great George Street
We will meet at the Confederation Landing Park Gazebo which is located at 2 Great George Street . You can also google Map Tip to Tip Island Tours . The gazebo is located in the green space beside Peakes Quay and the big Canada Flag and big Parking lot . Your guide will be there with a Green flag .
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(148 Ratings)
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Cynthia_r
Jul 21, 2025
It was interesting and... - It was interesting and enjoyable. Tour guide’s father filled in for him. And we got an added generation of PEI local’s perspective, knowledge and anecdotes.
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Ninamm4913ez
Jul 20, 2025
- Mia provided a lovely introduction to Charlottetown, PEI. It was a small group and we walked through the town at a comfortable pace. At the end of the tour, Mia shared helpful information about places we could visit.
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Melanie
Jul 13, 2025
Great walking tour - very informative - This was a great walking tour. Josh is very engaging and makes the information very interesting. I learned a lot about PEI and Charlottetown in particular; some history I’d never heard before.
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Flyer36372471721
Jul 12, 2025
1st Time in Charlottetown - We only had one full day in Charlottetown so we wanted to see and find out as much as possible about Charlottetown. We went online and booked a walking tour with Tip to Tip Island Tours. Josh was our guide and in a couple hours we learned so much about the history, architecture and people and for a very reasonable price. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Maggiebh5983ni
Jul 6, 2025
Perfect start to our vacation - Great tour, very informative, loved that our guide was a PEI native. We learned a lot about the city and got some good tips and recommendations. A great way to start our PEI vacation.
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Stephen_m
Jul 6, 2025
Excellent tour guide - Really enjoyed the tour. Guide was very knowledgeable not only about Charlottetown but PEI history in general. Kept greeting random people we met on the streets as we walked around. Brought binder with photos and documents which enhanced the presentation. Wonderful experience.
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John_s
Jul 6, 2025
I highly recommend the the Downtown Charlottetown tour! - Mia was a fantastic tour guide. Not only was she knowledgeable about the sites we visited and their history, but she explained how various historical figures and events shaped PEI's and Canada's future. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Charlottetown!
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Russellw207
Jul 21, 2025
Informative & Worthwhile - The tour was informative and done at a relaxed enough pace for my 73-year-old mother to enjoy herself. We learned a lot about the history of Charlottetown (positive and negative), and came away with a greater appreciation for the city, and a better understanding of Canadian history in general. Definitely worthwhile!
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Sandra_d
Jul 20, 2025
Quick Facts - very informative ... perhaps more enjoyable if the guide did not feel rushed. Great "10 cent tour". Thank you
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Glennml3325iw
Jul 4, 2025
Nice historic stroll around Charlottetown - Our guide Josh comes from a family of many generations of PEIers. He provided a good baseline for the history and some of the quirkiness of Charlottetown. Good insights and good food recommendations.
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