St. John's Pub Tour: Discover Local History

Uncover St. John’s vibrant pub scene with a small group tour, blending history, culture, and nightlife for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • George Street - Join us for an exciting pub crawl where the guide will share fascinating local history about our pubs and George Street. Participants must be 19 years or older to join this tour, as it includes the opportunity to purchase local beers and beverages.
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Meals
Additional Information

Discover the lively pub scene of St. John’s on this captivating local tour. Walk through the downtown area with a small group of up to 10 participants, delving into the rich history and culture each pub presents. This cozy setting fosters a deeper connection with the tales behind the city’s cherished bars, making it ideal for both history enthusiasts…

Location
139 Water St
Water Street
We meet across the street from TD Canada Trust bank on Water Street St. John’s NL. If you walk past the Bell Aliant pay phone booth, you have gone to far!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Guillaume_b
Oct 19, 2025
I really enjoyed spending... - I really enjoyed spending couple hours with Adam. It was great to learn about St. John's pub culture from a local's point of view.
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Debbie_s
Oct 16, 2025
Great history provided by... - Great history provided by Adam. Was a great opportunity to try local beers. Was a fun time and nice to meet Adam.
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Denice_g
Oct 10, 2025
Great tour, would recommend - Great informative tour about the Newfoundland pubs! Adam was a fantastic guide and gave a lot more info than just pub history
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Laurabell22
Oct 5, 2025
Great Easy and fun Tour - This is such a great tour!!! I was happy to learn more about Newfoundland and also get to try some great local beers. The pubs and bars we went to all had great stories and I never realized how spooky some places are. The guide is awesome and well travelled. Great conversations and the history stories are quite interesting. This is a easy walk as well. I have a knee injury and had no issues. Also there are great recommendations on where to go-so I definitely recommend that you do this tour with some time left on your trip. Thanks for the awesome tour!!!
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B2452exbrendac
Sep 26, 2025
So much fun! - This tour was such a great way to spend an afternoon. Adam could not have been more warm and welcoming as well knowledgeable and entertaining. Our time was educational, fun and relaxing all at the same time.
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Kendra_w
Sep 8, 2025
Great time! Great drinks! - Tour guide, was super knowledgeable..my son and I had a blast learning about some of the history of the bars downtown for our first experience in St..John's. Highly recommend!!
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Lynda_c
Aug 9, 2025
Try and top this one. - Our guide was great. Lots of local history, interesting stories, shared experiences, and lots of laughs. If you are planning this, have a great time and of course enjoy a pint of local beer.
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Likeachamp
Aug 6, 2025
If you don't do this tour, you are doing it wrong! - St. John's is a town of pubs -- this tour is where you want to start! The tour hits the key ones, with incredible stories about them that made it so much more enjoyable. Couldn't recommend it enough. If you like pubs and want to enjoy the history of this great town (and its beers!), this tour is a MUST.
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Michele_m
Jul 10, 2025
The pub tour with Adam... - The pub tour with Adam was a great experience! He took us to pubs we may not have found ( sooooo many on George St!!) and shared a little of the pubs history at each place. It was definitely a memorable afternoon. We highly recommend this tour! 😁🍻
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Michoak
Sep 20, 2025
Touton good time! - Great tour, lots of interesting stories and history about the local pubs. Good food, drinks and entertainment. Thanks for a fun afternoon!
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From $21
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).