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Signal Hill National Historic Site Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

By Tripvia Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$7 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Perched above the Narrows guarding St. John’s Harbour, Signal Hill has witnessed pirate raids, imperial battles, trans-Atlantic breakthroughs, and daily cannon blasts.

This GPS-guided audio guide drops those stories—plus panoramic ocean views, as you hike Newfoundland’s most iconic hill.

14 immersive stops reveal how soldiers, scientists, and local legends shaped “the City of Legends,” from the 1762 Battle of Signal Hill to Marconi’s first wireless trans-Atlantic signal in 1901.

Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices.

Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.

The number of travellers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

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Activity location

  • Signal Hill National Historic Site
    • 230 Signal Hill Road
    • A1A 1B3, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Signal Hill National Historic Site
    • 230 Signal Hill Road
    • A1A 1B3, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Signal Hill National Historic Site Smartphone Audio Walking Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Sat 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$7.14 x 1 AdultAU$7.14
Total
Price is AU$7.14

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live GPS map shows route & your location
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Smartphone or tablet

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or circumstances beyond our control.

Activity itinerary

Signal Hill National Historic Site (Pass by)

Embark on a journey through 14 immersive audio stops where rugged coastline meets global history. From the heights of the iconic Cabot Tower and the cliffside drama of the North Head Trail to the subterranean wonders of the Johnson Geo Centre, this self-guided trek puts the spirit of St. John’s right in your pocket.

Signal Hill Visitor Centre (Pass by)

Begin your journey at the Signal Hill Visitor Centre, where interactive exhibits, rare artefacts, and a captivating short film reveal the hill’s dramatic military and communication history. From hands-on displays to kids' explorer programmes, this modern gateway sets the stage for your outdoor adventure across this iconic National Historic Site.

Gibbet Hill (Pass by)

Hear from a spirited pirate narrator who brings to life the hill’s eerie past. Now a peaceful lookout, this stop offers sweeping views of St. John’s alongside haunting tales of justice on the high seas

The Queen's Battery Barracks (Pass by)

Step into the 1860s at the fully restored Queen’s Battery Barracks, where live musket demos and historic cannons bring St. John's military past to life.

Cabot Tower (Pass by)

Stand at the crossroads of history. Perched atop Signal Hill, this iconic stone fortress served as a vital military lookout and witnessed a moment that changed the world forever. From its wind-whipped battlements to its storied walls, the tower holds the secret to a global "first"—and we’re about to tell you exactly what it was!

Johnson Geo Centre (Pass by)

Descend beneath Signal Hill into the Johnson Geo Centre, where ancient rock and interactive exhibits reveal Earth's 3.7-billion-year storey from deep within the planet's crust.

Deadmans Pond (Pass by)

Shrouded in legend and ghostly lore, this tranquil yet eerie stop holds more than just water. Beneath the surface ripple tales of bottomless depths, vengeful spirits, and chilling mysteries. Does it truly have no end? We’ll tell you the stories that keep the sceptics looking over their shoulders!

Ladies Lookout Trail (Pass by)

At this breathtaking vantage point, sweeping ocean views collide with the poignant traditions of those who watched for returning ships—and the fierce battlefield legends that earned this site its name. We’ll tell you why this peak was the ultimate watchtower for both love and war!

Battery Lookout (Pass by)

Hear how this once key defence post guarding St. John’s Harbour, Battery Lookout and Fort Waldegrave echo with wartime vigilance.

Noon Day Gun Marker (Pass by)

Experience a living military tradition at Signal Hill's Noon Day Gun, where a historic cannon—once aboard HMS Calypso—still thunders across St. John’s to mark the midday hour.

North Head Trail (Pass by)

As you navigate the rugged beauty of the historic North Head Trail, you’ll hear from Bill—a WWI soldier brought to life to share the Hill’s raw, wartime reality. Experience the coastline through his eyes as he recounts the grit and glory of a soldier’s life on the edge of the Atlantic.

Fort Amherst (Pass by)

From Signal Hill, hear a former lighthouse keeper share stories of vanished forts, wartime defences, and the enduring memory of a coast that once stood guard.

Signal Hill National Historic Site (Pass by)

Gaze down at the gateway to the Atlantic. From this iconic Signal Hill vantage point, you’re looking at one of the most strategic stretches of water in North American history. We’ll take you into the heart of the smoke and thunder of the battles.

Our Dogs (Pass by)

Get ready for a greeting like no other! Meet the bronze legends of Newfoundland and Labrador—who are stepping out of their statues to tell their own stories. These iconic companions are proud symbols of our province’s grit and sea-faring soul. Listen in as they share tales of the courage, loyalty, and wet paws that made them world-famous heroes of the North Atlantic.

Location

Activity location

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    Signal Hill National Historic Site
    • 230 Signal Hill Road
    • A1A 1B3, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Signal Hill National Historic Site
    • 230 Signal Hill Road
    • A1A 1B3, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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