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Prince Edward Island · Canada

Private Tours & Attractions in Charlottetown

Fully private, fully customizable tours in Charlottetown — plus the top attractions to see, each with its own guide. Tell us what matters to you and we'll build the day around it.

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About Charlottetown

Charlottetown is the capital of Prince Edward Island and the birthplace of Canada — the 1864 Charlottetown Conference held here laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation, and Historic Charlottetown's preserved 19th-century streets still reflect that era. It's a small, walkable capital, easily Canada's most low-key, built around a working waterfront and a compact downtown of colonial architecture.

PEI's other defining identity — as the setting of Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables — draws visitors to Green Gables Heritage Place, the farmhouse and grounds that inspired the novels, now preserved as a national historic site. The island's coastline adds its own distinct character: the Red Sand Coastline, colored by iron-rich soil, runs along much of PEI's shore, while the Confederation Bridge — at nearly 13 km (8 miles), the longest bridge in the world over ice-covered water — connects the island to mainland New Brunswick.

Green Gables and the red-sand coastal viewpoints sit outside the city center, so a private tour that pairs downtown Charlottetown with a scenic coastal drive covers PEI's core appeal in a single well-paced day.

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Top Attractions in Charlottetown

Popular stops our guides build into Charlottetown itineraries — tap any attraction to learn more.

Plan Your Visit

Know Before You Go — Charlottetown

Best Time to Visit

June through September brings PEI's warmest weather and the best conditions for the red-sand coastline and Green Gables' gardens. The island is much quieter and many seasonal attractions close outside this window.

Getting Around

Downtown Charlottetown is small and walkable, but Green Gables Heritage Place and the island's red-sand coastal viewpoints are a drive away, with limited public transit — a private vehicle is the practical way to see PEI beyond the capital.

Weather & What to Pack

Summers are mild (18–24°C / 64–75°F) with coastal breezes; a light jacket is worth having for the shoreline, where wind picks up noticeably compared to downtown.

Money & Tipping

Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD). Tipping 15–20% at restaurants is standard, and contactless card payment is widely accepted, including at most attractions and shops.

Getting to PEI

Most visitors arrive via the Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick — the longest bridge in the world over ice-covered water — or by seasonal ferry from Nova Scotia.

Local Tips

Green Gables Heritage Place gets busy with tour groups in midsummer; an earlier start makes for a quieter visit to the farmhouse and walking trails that inspired the Anne of Green Gables novels.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Charlottetown

One to two days covers downtown Historic Charlottetown, Green Gables Heritage Place, and a drive along the red-sand coastline at a comfortable pace, with a single private-tour day able to combine all three.
The 1864 Charlottetown Conference, held in the city, was the first meeting of colonial leaders that led to Canadian Confederation in 1867 — a history still reflected in the city's preserved historic downtown.
For fans of the Anne of Green Gables novels, yes — the farmhouse and grounds that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery are preserved as a national historic site with period-accurate buildings, gardens, and walking trails.
PEI's soil and cliffs are rich in iron oxide, which gives the coastline and much of the island's farmland its distinctive red color, especially visible along the north shore.
Most visitors drive across the Confederation Bridge from New Brunswick — at nearly 13 km, the longest bridge in the world over ice-covered water — or take a seasonal ferry from Nova Scotia.
June through September, when the weather is warmest and Green Gables Heritage Place and other seasonal attractions are fully open. The island is considerably quieter outside these months.
Downtown Historic Charlottetown is small and easily walkable. Green Gables and the island's coastal viewpoints require a vehicle, as they sit outside the city center.

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