Downtown Charlottetown: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Charlottetown, Canada
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75 to 90 minutes (Approx.)
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Instant Confirmation

Overview

Are you looking for a way to discover Downtown Charlottetown without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.

• Find out all about the city’s founding, and Canada’s early history and spot a hidden mouse while wandering around
• Hear from producer Raeann, a local history buff
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Port Charlottetown, 1 Weymouth St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8W1, Canada

Before arrival, please install our mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Description

Pass By: Downtown, Downtown, Charlottetown, PE, Canada

Welcome to Charlottetown, the charming capital city of Prince Edward Island! On this walking tour through Downtown, you’ll explore the historical and cultural treasures that make this city so special.

Pass By: Port Charlottetown, 1 Weymouth St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8W1, Canada

Our 75-minute walk starts and ends at Port Charlottetown, you'll hear how Prince Edward Island was discovered by Europeans, and then handed over to British landlords. You’ll find out how the islanders gained their independence, tiptoed on the brink of bankruptcy, and what eventually convinced them to join the Confederation.

Pass By: Founders’ Food Hall & Market, 6 Prince St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P5, Canada

On this tour, you'll pass by the Founders Food Hall and Market and hear about it while you walk.

Pass By: St. Dunstan's Basilica, 45 Great George St, Charlottetown C1A4K1

Along the way, I’ll show you St Dunstan’s Basilica, one of only 26 basilicas in Canada, and one of the most visible landmarks in the city.

Pass By: Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St, Charlottetown C1A1J1

As you take in Downtown Charlottetown, you’ll have a chance to explore the Confederation Center of the Arts, a cultural center dedicated to Canadian visual and performing arts, where productions of Anne of Green Gables (the world’s longest continuous-running musical) were held annually until the pandemic hit

Pass By: Province House National Historic Site, 165 Richmond St, Grafton St, Charlottetown C1A1J1

You’ll also see the birthplace of the Canadian Confederation, Province House National Historic Site, one of the oldest functioning parliamentary buildings in the world.

Pass By: Charlottetown City Hall, 199 Queen St, Charlottetown C1A4B7

You'll have an opportunity to take in Charlottetown City Hall and hear its history while you walk.

Pass By: St. James Presbyterian Church, 35 Fitzroy St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1R2, Canada

Take in a few of the city’s hidden quirks, including a canon planted in the sidewalk, and statues of Eckhart, the mouse from David Weale’s best seller The True Meaning of Crumbfest. You'll see him outside the St James Presbyterian Church

Pass By: All Souls' Chapel, 7 All Souls Ln, Charlottetown, PE C1A 3W8, Canada

As you take in Downtown Charlottetown, you’ll have a chance to visit the largest and the smallest churches on the island, St. Dunstan’s Basilica Cathedral and All Souls Chapel.

Pass By: St. Peter's Cathedral, 7 All Souls Ln, Charlottetown, PE C1A 3W8, Canada

See St Peter's Cathedral, and hear its history while you walk.

Pass By: Government House, 1 Terry Fox Dr, Charlottetown C1A0E8

See Government House and hear its history while you walk.

Pass By: Beaconsfield Historic House, 2 Kent St, Charlottetown C1A1M6

After taking in the Beaconfield Historic House, you'll discover how the PEI Railway became one of the world’s most crooked rail beds with a third of its total line made up of curves

Pass By: Connaught Square, 60 Richmond St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1H6, Canada

As you take in Downtown Charlottetown, you’ll have a chance to find out about the last public execution in the province in Connaught Square, where convict George Dowie was hung three times before being declared dead

Pass By: The Culinary Institute of Canada, 4 Sydney St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1E9, Canada

As you take in Downtown Charlottetown, you’ll have a chance to stroll past COWS ice-cream parlor, Lobster on the Wharf restaurant, and the Culinary Institute of Canada, where you can discover local cuisine

Pass By: Irish Settlers Memorial, Unnamed Road, Charlottetown, PE C1A 3S7, Canada

As you take in Downtown Charlottetown, you’ll have a chance to hear about the ghosts who foretold the tragedy of the burning phantom ship, and an exiled Irish God who lurks in the rocks near the Irish Settlers Monument

Pass By: Peakes Quay Marina, 3 Great George St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4J6, Canada

As you wander through Charlottetown Marina, Peakes Quay, and down the vibrant pedestrian street, Victoria Row, you’ll learn all about the city’s founding, and Canada’s early history.

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 75 to 90 minutes (Approx.)
  • Departure Time:
    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Downtown Charlottetown: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
    8/4/2023 - 12/25/2025
    Monday - Sunday :12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Food/Drink
  • Transportation

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-110804P597

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