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  • St. John's, Canada

Signal Hill National Historic Site Self-Guided Audio Tour

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Explore Signal Hill National Historic Site on a self-guided audio tour that plays through your smartphone. Across 14 GPS-triggered stops, discover 330 years of military history, Marconi’s 1901 transatlantic wireless breakthrough, Cabot Tower, Queen’s Battery, the Noon Day Gun, coastal defences and local legends. The route points you toward sweeping views of St. John’s Harbour, the Narrows and the Atlantic. Audio plays automatically near each point of interest, while the live map shows your location and route. Download the tour over Wi-Fi before you begin, then explore without using mobile data. Allow one to two hours, or take longer. Start at the Signal Hill Visitor Centre or another convenient point, divide the route into sections, and pause for views whenever you like. Expect steep paths, uneven ground, stone stairs and strong winds in places. There is no group, fixed departure time or in-person guide. Discover Signal Hill’s battles, breakthroughs and coastline at your own pace.

What to Expect

Private tour
14 places
1 hr – 2 hrs

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

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
NOT INCLUDED
  • Smartphone and earbuds or headphones
  • In-person tour guide
  • Transportation and parking
  • Food, drinks, and personal purchases
  • Admission to optional attractions

Meeting And Pickup

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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

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