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Signal Hill National Historic Site Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Pass by: Signal Hill National Historic Site
Follow 14 GPS-triggered stops across Signal Hill, where Atlantic scenery meets centuries of military and communications history.
Pass by: Signal Hill Visitor Centre
Pass the seasonal Visitor Centre, home to exhibits and a film introducing Signal Hill’s military and communications history.
Pass by: Gibbet Hill
Pause at Gibbet Hill for sweeping views and eerie stories from St. John’s past.
Pass by: The Queen's Battery Barracks
See the restored Queen’s Battery Barracks and historic guns that guarded the Narrows in the 1800s.
Pass by: Cabot Tower
Admire Cabot Tower, the hilltop landmark tied to Marconi’s breakthrough in transatlantic wireless communication.
Pass by: Johnson Geo Centre
Pass the Johnson GEO CENTRE, built into Signal Hill to showcase the story of Earth and Newfoundland’s geology.
Pass by: Deadmans Pond
Discover the legends surrounding Deadman’s Pond, a quiet landmark with a haunting reputation.
Pass by: Ladies Lookout Trail
Take in ocean views from Ladies’ Lookout, a historic vantage point linked to Signal Hill’s coastal watch and battles.
Pass by: Battery Lookout
Look across St. John’s Harbour from Battery Lookout and trace the former defences of Fort Waldegrave.
Pass by: Noon Day Gun Marker
See the Noon Day Gun site, where a historic cannon tradition still marks midday during scheduled seasonal programs.
Pass by: North Head Trail
Follow the rugged North Head Trail for dramatic coastal views and stories of Signal Hill’s wartime past.
Pass by: Fort Amherst
View Fort Amherst across the Narrows and hear stories of its lighthouse and harbour defences.
Pass by: Signal Hill National Historic Site
Look over the Narrows from Signal Hill and imagine the battles once fought for control of St. John’s Harbour.
Pass by: Our Dogs
Meet the bronze Newfoundland and Labrador dog statues, beloved symbols of the province’s working and seafaring heritage.
What's Included
- Flexible access—tour on the date and time you choose
- Automatic audio playback at each point of interest
- Self-guided English audio tour through the Tripvia Tours app
- GPS-enabled route map showing your location
- Offline use after downloading the tour over Wi-Fi
- Smartphone and earbuds or headphones
- In-person tour guide
- Transportation and parking
- Food, drinks, and personal purchases
- Admission to optional attractions
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting Point
Where you'll meet your guide
Begin your journey at the Visitor Centre or via the app directly from the parking lot. Explore the site's iconic vistas and historic battlements at your own pace, with no need to follow a specific route.
End Point
Where the tour ends
This experience ends at the starting point.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Download the Tripvia Tours app and the tour over Wi-Fi before you arrive.
- Bring a fully charged smartphone; enable location services.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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