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Explore the Irish Loop: Your Smartphone Audio Driving Tour from Downtown St. John's

Turn your smartphone into a personal guide as you drive the Irish Loop, starting from Downtown St. John's and exploring the rugged coastline and fishing villages that define St. John's-this GPS-triggered Smartphone Audio Tour blends breathtaking ocean vistas, local culture, and vivid history so you can experience the peninsula at your own pace. You’ll enjoy automatic, hands-free commentary that connects to your vehicle’s stereo and an intuitive live GPS map that works without data, giving you the freedom to pause, explore, and soak up scenic stops and charming harbors without stress. Special guest narrators bring historical figures to life and deepen your connection to the region’s past, while seamless GPS cues guide your route so you never miss a lookout or village along the Irish Loop. Join over 25,000 satisfied travelers who have used this effortless, self-paced tour to discover the peninsula’s natural wonders and cultural stories-perfect for anyone booking Events, tours, or outdoor experiences through Varoom in Downtown St. John's.

About this activity in Downtown St. John's

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

Highlights

  • Drive the scenic Irish Loop from St. John's and enjoy a GPS-driven smartphone audio tour that brings coastal history and culture to life as you go.
  • Hear special guest narrators portray historical figures, making the peninsula's past feel immersive and memorable.
  • Pause, explore shoreline towns and ocean lookouts at your leisure - the tour runs at your pace so you control the experience.
  • Effortless navigation with automatic, location-triggered commentary and an intuitive live map so you never miss a highlight along the coast.

Important Information

  • This self-guided audio tour is perfect for families, couples and solo travelers seeking coastal sightseeing near St. John's.
  • You’ll experience vivid storytelling about local fishing villages, natural vistas and regional heritage that enriches every stop.
  • The tour is designed for all fitness levels and requires only your smartphone as a personal guide while you travel the region.
  • Enjoy freedom to customize your day - spend more time at scenic lookouts, skip stops or loop back without a strict schedule.

Meeting Point

There’s no fixed meeting point - begin the tour from any location along the Irish Loop. If you’re starting from Downtown St. John's, set off when you’re ready and let the GPS audio guide you through the route.

Includes

  • Enjoy fully flexible dates - download the Tripvia Tours app and keep the self-guided tour to use anytime while exploring Downtown St. John's.
  • No time constraints: you can take as long as you like to complete the tour through the area, making it easy to fit into your Downtown St. John's plans.
  • Only one tour booking required per vehicle, so you can share the experience with travel companions without extra reservations.
  • The tour runs without cellular signal or data after download, allowing uninterrupted sightseeing around the city and nearby neighborhoods.
  • A good mobile or Wi‑Fi connection is required only for the initial download of the tour content.

Excludes

  • You must use a smartphone or tablet to access the tour content via the app.
  • Transportation is not included - bring or use your own vehicle while moving between stops in the region.
  • Recommended attractions may be closed or inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control, so check local opening details before you visit.

Other

  • The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it a comfortable option for visitors and families exploring the destination.

Customer Reviews

9 / 10
Based on 7 Reviews
andrealI9274MV
• Oct 22, 2025 10:04:44 AM
Summary: Although we did have some technical issues; this was such a fun adventure which we split over 2 days. I would say it's much longer than 4 hours as we took advantage of every viewpoint and attraction along the way. It is stunning views and the audio has some interesting history and fun facts. This was well worth the pennies it cost!!!! Highly recommend! **The Irish Loop Cafe is worth the stop!! 10/10
karenwallaceshawca
• Oct 19, 2025 05:25:35 PM
Summary: This tour is so informative, and it just makes the trip so much more meaningful. I would recommend it to anybody who is doing a road trip.
I1532MRrichardl
• Oct 12, 2025 12:36:18 PM
Summary: My wife and I enjoyed the tour. I wish that there was a little more detail about the driving between the points on the tour. Sometimes we weren't sure if we were on the right path or not.

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You’ll explore breathtaking coastal scenery, charming fishing villages, and awe-inspiring ocean vistas along the Irish Loop. The Smartphone Audio Tour turns your phone into a GPS-triggered guide that delivers rich history, culture, and natural-wonders commentary as you drive, with special guest narrators bringing historical figures and local stories to life.
No - the tour’s automatic commentary runs with an intuitive live GPS map and requires no data during playback. A good mobile or Wi‑Fi connection is only needed for the initial download in the Tripvia Tours app; after that, the GPS-triggered audio and map work offline.
Absolutely - the tour offers unlimited freedom to pause, explore, and enjoy without time constraints. Automatic GPS-triggered commentary will resume as you continue, letting you discover local sights and return to the route whenever you’re ready.
Yes - the tour is family-friendly and suitable for all physical fitness levels. You can pause to explore attractions, enjoy kid-friendly stops in fishing villages, and follow engaging narration that keeps children and adults entertained during your coastal sightseeing drive.
The Smartphone Audio Tour seamlessly connects your phone to your vehicle’s stereo for immersive storytelling as you drive. You only need one tour booking per vehicle, and you use your own transportation to enjoy the route at your own pace.
Some recommended attractions may be closed or inaccessible due to seasonality or reasons beyond control. The audio tour still enriches your drive with historical and cultural storytelling, and you can adapt your itinerary as you explore to make the most of coastal views and village stops.