Historic Walking Tour of Charlottetown: Exploring History and Personal Anecdotes

Embark on a captivating historic walking tour of Charlottetown, uncovering the city’s rich history and personal anecdotes. Explore the streets, learn about the Kelly family, and gain a deeper appreciation for this charming island destination.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Dunstan’s Basilica - Learn about this historic Catholic Church and view inside when accessible to the public
  • Province House National Historic Site - Hear about this very important historic building that played a role in the formation of Canada as a nation. Currently under renovations but hopefully will be open to the public again by the…
What's Included
  • Access to public washrooms at two tour stops
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

As a lifetime Island resident and descendant of a long line of Islanders, our stroll through the historic lanes of Charlottetown and the Island won’t just educate you about its geography and history. It also includes various personal stories - some relating to the Kelly family’s history, others more intimate. Regardless of whether you’re local or a…

Location
2 Prince St
Prince Street
Bottom of Prince Street, by the white shed next to "Lobster on The Wharf "restaurant. Holding a sign for "Walk The Walk PEI". Arriving by cruise ship: exit the cruise terminal, follow the boardwalk along the waterfront for 200 yards towards the white shed. I will be waiting there, sign in hand.
Cancellation Policy

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

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G9457frmonac
Oct 7, 2024
Great tour - Really enjoyed the walking tour, our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend him anytime!
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Mary_f
Oct 4, 2024
Jamie is #1 in Charlottetown - Perfect day in Charlottetown with the perfect guide -Jamie. Lifelong resident and former vet (veterinarian, that is). He is an intelligent, interesting, funny, and friendly guy. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and learned quite a bit, too.
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Vanessa_j
Oct 4, 2024
Lovely walking tour - We had a great day with Jaime exploring Charlottetown. He was a wealth of knowledge. At the end of the tour we looked up things to do in Charlottetown and we felt like he had showed us almost everything!
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Jinsong_w
Oct 3, 2024
Great tour. Detailed and friendly - He is very friendly and knowledgeable. Answered all the questions we had. We got to know the city much better.
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Bernadette_t
Oct 2, 2024
Insider's walking tour - Our tour guide became aware that our cruise ship was leaving earlier than planned so he contacted us to inform us that he would begin our tour 30 minutes sooner so that we could cover most of our route. The meeting place was a little confusing because the restaurant that we met in front of did not have a number posted. What I enjoyed most was a stop at the church because a wedding had just taken place and the bridal party was being photographed on the steps. I also enjoyed the sculpture across from the church of the 2 men with the same name. It was also nice to hear about our tour guide's 15 minutes of fame.
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Karen_l
Oct 2, 2024
Really enjoyed our small... - Really enjoyed our small group walking tour. The pace was perfect. Our tour guide was great. Had a great time.
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Peter_m
Oct 1, 2024
Well worth the money - The whole walking tour. Full of interesting facts and experiences. A wonderful thoughtful mix of stories and factual information about Charlottetown.
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Steven_l
Oct 1, 2024
Excellent tour of Charlottetown - Loved the historical walking tour. Jamie was an amazing tour guide. I would recommend to anyone wanting a tour in Charlottetown.
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H8925wncindyw
Sep 29, 2024
Must include in your visit - The walk was very interesting. It was at a comfortable pace so the two hrs passed without problems. Jamie was very good at scheduling breaks and stops to tell stories frequently. The route was comfortable for most. I would recommend this tour as a priority when visiting Prince Edward Island for the first time.
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Lisa_l
Sep 28, 2024
Charlottetown in a cute place! - Our guide was very friendly and I really enjoyed the historical walking tour of Charlottetown! I especially enjoyed the scavenger hunt statues of Eckert the mouse. We visited several churches, learned about architecture in the area, and what a lot of the statues were! Very good tour!
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