Charlottetown City Highlights
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Charlottetown City Highlights
By Prince Edward Tours
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First-time visitors can see more of Charlottetown in less time with this must-do sightseeing tour. Hop aboard the bus at a centrally-located stop, and enjoy a ride where you're whisked around the city, complete with live narration as you go. On your ride, you can see the top area sights, and expect great views from the double-decker vehicle.
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Ages 0-99, max of 45 per group
Duration: 1h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Explore the top sights in Charlottetown on this double-decker bus tour
- See historic sights, like Beaconsfield Historic House, and Province House
- Choose the time that's most convenient, with multiple departures daily
- Meet-up on Prince Street, located just steps from Confederation Landing
- Local guide
- Professional guide
What's not included- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Charlottetown Cruise Ship Terminal, 6VJJ+PX, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThis tour departs from the Port Charlottetown parking lot in front of the cruise ship terminal. This is located at the end of Hillsborough Street/Stan MacPherson Wy to the waterfront. Our staff in red uniform will be at a podium style kiosk in the parking lot. Please check in 15 minutes advance.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6444P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6444P4
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- 6VJJ+PX, Charlottetown, PE, CanadaThis tour departs from the Port Charlottetown parking lot in front of the cruise ship terminal. This is located at the end of Hillsborough Street/Stan MacPherson Wy to the waterfront. Our staff in red uniform will be at a podium style kiosk in the parking lot. Please check in 15 minutes advance.
- Pass byBeaconsfield Historic HouseProvince House National Historic SiteVictoria ParkSt. Dunstan's BasilicaUniversity of Prince Edward IslandGovernment HouseConfederation Centre of the Arts
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- DayTrip7794320 contributionsGreat TourThe farmhouse tour was really great and memorable since I have read all the books and seen the movies. So interesting to learn more about the author. The bus ride had beautiful scenery too. The grounds were gorgeous.Written October 30, 2024
- GypsyGranny440 contributionsOkThe home Green Gables was the highlight. The rest of the tour was pretty much a stop at A local business with extremely high prices. Not enough local craftsWritten October 27, 2024
- SJE990 contributionsLovely Drive and VisitWe took this tour of Prince Edward Island and Anne of Green Gables and loved our time. The your was a nice way to see parts of the island and gave us an overview of life there. The Green Gables area has been well set up, and the home is beautifully preserved. It was lovely to walk through and see the way the home was. The visitor centre was spacious and airy with good displays about the author and her stories. We enjoyed our first Beaver Tail with Raspberry Cordial at the on site Cafe. This is a great way to get an overview and see highlights of Prince Edward Island when on a cruise.Written October 9, 2024
- davidsY8964SU0 contributionsTours-R-UsWe went on a tour with Paul, the owner of Tours-R-Us. Paul has been a resident most of his life and is very knowledgeable about the area. He tailored our tour to the stops that we wanted. It was a private and very enjoyable experience! He recommended Water Prince Corner Shop restaurant for lobster rolls and they did not disappoint! Very good lobster rolls and great service! I recommend Paul and Tours-R-Us if you port in Charlottetown! He had us back in plenty of time to have dinner and then get back to our ship! Give him a call! 902-384-5070Written October 5, 2024
- Climber097554671180 contributionsBest tour this week thanks to a terrific tour guideJoan was very warm and professional in her presentation. The time at locations was sufficient and she shared appropriate information about a wide variety of subjects. The island is beautiful and we are glad we were able to see its beauty.Written September 25, 2024
- rebeccasJ470OQ0 contributionsBeautiful placeGood tour, but we definitely needed more than 50 minutes at the green gables site, and could’ve avoided the stop at the gift shop/tasting stop.Written September 25, 2024
- Jinxiethecat0 contributionsWonderful!We loved this tour! The guide, Maura Lee, was very personable and had a great sense of humor. She entertained us the entire trip. This island is beautiful and looks quite different from the other provinces we have visited so far. We greatly enjoyed seeing it and learning about it. We learned much about lobster fishing, which we knew nothing about, and it was super interesting. We can highly recommend this trip as a great way to spend 4 hours and experience Prince Edward Island!Written September 25, 2024
- FLkathy2170 contributionsWonderful TourIt was great to see the house that inspired Anne of Green Gables. We enjoyed learning about the lobster and mussel fishing industry.Written September 23, 2024
- petec14920 contributionsBeautiful ExperienceWent Sept 16 tour guide did a great job well worth the money Learned a lot about PEI and Anne of Green Cables story Very well organizedWritten September 20, 2024
- oscarmom19500 contributionsTour of p.e.I.The guide needed to use a microphone in the van as it was difficult for all to hear. Seats were not too comfortable and tour was just ok.Written September 13, 2024
- Isobel T0 contributionsWonderful highlights tour of PEIDelightful tour of a beautiful island. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to see highlights of the island with a friendly and super knowledgable guide!Written September 12, 2024
- pianolady610 contributionsPRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUST DOHad a fun time visiting the home site of Lucy Maud Montgomery. The history there is well preserved and displayed. Enjoyed seeing how she lived. Our tour guide did an excellent job telling us about the island as we traveled on the bus and we made some good stops with views. We really enjoyed the trip. Well worth booking.Written September 10, 2024
- 906clydet0 contributionsExcellent tour in every respect. Relaxing and informative.Excellent tour of the city of Charlottetown and the lovely home of Green Gables. Superb tour guide who was knowledgeable and entertaining. Great, newer, modern coach with comfortable seats and a bathroom on board. The time allowed for each of several stop was just right; we were neither rushed nor bored. The visit to the farm was lovely. All the facilities were well maintained and enjoyable. Parks Canada personnel were on hand to explain the history of the farm and the writer. Glad we chose this tour.Written September 10, 2024
- J9373ZHscottb0 contributionsNice tour of PEI!Prince Edward Island is beautiful! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. This is a nice tour if you are coming in to Charlottetown.Written September 6, 2024
- HMP320150 contributionsGood tourJoan and Nevin were a good guide and driver. Joan was knowledgeable , sharing lots of local history. Plenty of time at Anne of Green Gables Would have liked more time to enjoy the beauty of the sea shore. The jam store was a nice ending.Written September 5, 2024
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William P
Huntington Beach, CA199 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
I believe that this tour gave a good overview of the city and some of the suburbs. The driver was entertaining and humorous time well spent. The bus was older, and while the bus was quaint, it was somewhat uncomfortable, because the seats were not necessarily attached . Other than this, I think it was a trip worth taking.
Written September 10, 2023
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Anthony F
Upton, MA6 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Bought this for my parents as the tours on our cruise were all sold out. They loved it. It was a great trip around the popular areas and then when the tour was over they were able to walk to many places they saw on the tour and wanted to explore closer. It was super easily located right off the cruise ship too. My mother is a tough critic and had nothing but great things to say, and the price was a third of what the cruise ship was charging.
Written August 29, 2022
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magnet1710
Edmonton, Canada40 contributions
A nice inexpensive tour of the Charlottetown area. We had a great driver (Dean) with a sense of humour. Yappy people on the top deck made it hard to hear the commentary. But I would recommend this, especially for a ship excursion.
Written October 11, 2024
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Steve T
Bluffton, SC26 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Very disappointing tour. We were in Charlottetown for several days & wanted a quick overview of the town & its history. We got neither. What we did get was a crowded old bus with no A/C & windows that would not open. It was stifling. The tour had slight mention of the history of Charlottetown, & the tour didn't go through very much of the old historic part of the city. We could tell that the other passengers were disappointed. I think a walking tour of the old section would have been better. We can't recommend this tour.
Written July 21, 2023
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Silver Fox NZ
Auckland Central, New Zealand3 contributions
Sep 2022
The Greyline tour (supposed to be 90 minutes)we took yesterday was a waste of money ($25/person. The commentary was disjointed and unhelpful at giving us newcomers to Charleston much of an orientation. Skip the bus tour and do one of the historic walks - we had particular good luck with BULLDOG. About the only positive is that the driver ended the tour about 15 minutes early
Written September 23, 2022
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We are sorry you had an unsatisfactory experience. You posted your review under Prince Edward Tours in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PE) Canada and it appears as if the tour you reviewed was taken in Charleston, South Carolina. We are not a Grayline provider, our City Highlights Tour is US$20 and it is 60 minutes. We wish you happier experiences in the future. Prince Edward Tours.
Written September 29, 2022
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Extraordinary94895
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
We took the tour first day into our holidays and learned a good deal about the city and where we wanted to explore more! Our driver was very informative and provided ideas also of where to eat in the upcoming week. The bus does need a little upkeep though
Written September 7, 2023
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Roseann W
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Sep 2024 • Couples
This was a perfect tour! Our tour guide in the double deck was informative, interactive and funny! We saw so many hi-lights and then had enough time to go back to the sites we wanted to see up close before getting back on the cruise ship.
Written September 26, 2024
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KJar53
Phoenix, AZ3 contributions
Aug 2022
It's ok. Nothing great and not horrible.
Arrived in Charlottetown and found the tour easily enough. Our bus was equipped with a bathroom for convenance. After 50 minutes the tour should have been done but they stretched it for 10 more boring minutes to make the hour it was advertised as being.
Didn't learn much. After it was over we walked around the same places we would have without the tour but by then the shops were closed.
Arrived in Charlottetown and found the tour easily enough. Our bus was equipped with a bathroom for convenance. After 50 minutes the tour should have been done but they stretched it for 10 more boring minutes to make the hour it was advertised as being.
Didn't learn much. After it was over we walked around the same places we would have without the tour but by then the shops were closed.
Written September 3, 2022
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Carol G
3 contributions
Sep 2022
Nice overview of Charlottetown but too much time spent driving around the college and thru residential neighborhoods. Can’t imagine people appreciate a double decker bus driving by their houses. One drive by downtown area & wish time spent to get off & then get back on for closer look at downtown. Nice recomm on place for lunch and had Prince Edward Island mussels. Weather turned rainy and went back to cruise terminal.
Written September 26, 2022
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474 Michey
Kamloops, Canada145 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Very scenic on a sunny day. We found it very walkable and found some great shops at the Peaks Quay which is very close to the cruise port.
There is also some fantastic shops right inside the terminal. A lot of locally made items at reasonable prices. Highly recommend you take a peak if you have time.
There is also some fantastic shops right inside the terminal. A lot of locally made items at reasonable prices. Highly recommend you take a peak if you have time.
Written March 10, 2024
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Is the bus tour an hour?- in the reviews someone stated it was four hours. We would be coming from NCL. Time is important.
Written July 19, 2022
Where does the bus leave from (address please) I need to google the directions, and I’m assuming we need to get ourselves there ourselves. Thank you
Also when I book can I request seats in the top level of the bus?
Written July 23, 2021
How close to the cruise port is the pick up point
Written September 16, 2019
Hi,
We estimate that from the cruise ship area to the bus tour of Charlottetown is a good 10-15 minutes. To get the bus tour of Charlottetown go to the Tourist Information Centre. It is located in the port area. Hope this helps!! Good luck!!
Written September 17, 2019
piglac2
Savannah, Georgia
ive at 100 pm on norweign cruise line on 9/15 do you have a tour
Written August 26, 2019
piglac2
Savannah, Georgia
we get there at 1pm is there any tours after that it is sept 15 on norweign
Written August 26, 2019
Why are your ads showing on my PEI Cruise Ship Shore Excursions page? Perhaps I should have mine on yours? Its misleading at best.
Written May 30, 2019
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