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  • Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour

    Halifax
    Get a snapshot of Halifax’s classic sights in an unconventional way — on a 55 minute Harbour Hopper tour. You'll travel on both land and water aboard a renovated amphibious Vietnam War vehicle. Drive by St Paul’s Cathedral, Citadel Hill and the Victorian beauty of Halifax Public Gardens, and then splash into Halifax Harbour for great views of the waterfront. Your knowledgeable driver and marine pilot livens up the ride with engaging tales and naval history, and offers pointers on where to head next during your stay in the seaside city.
    Duration: 55 minutes
    User reviews, 4.8 out of 5 stars from 379 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$62
    Available from 1 May
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    a boat in the water with a city in the backgrounda bus with people riding in a boata canadian flag flying in front of a buildinga group of people riding a green boat in the water

    Get a snapshot of Halifax’s classic sights in an unconventional way — on a 55 minute Harbour Hopper tour. You'll travel on both land and water aboard a renovated amphibious Vietnam War vehicle. Drive by St Paul’s Cathedral, Citadel Hill and the Victorian beauty of Halifax Public Gardens, and then splash into Halifax Harbour for great views of the waterfront. Your knowledgeable driver and marine pilot livens up the ride with engaging tales and naval history, and offers pointers on where to head next during your stay in the seaside city.

  • Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

    Halifax
    Experience golden hour, that magical time of night when the sun makes its way below the horizon, on the Halifax Sunset Cruise aboard our signature ship, the Tall Ship Silva. Purchase wine, beer, cocktails, and other beverages from our onboard bar before you set off from Cable Wharf, cruise past historic Georges Island, and make your way towards Maugher Beach and the iconic McNabs Island lighthouse. If conditions are favorable, you’ll be invited to help raise the sails before the Silva circles back for a cruise alongside the stunning Halifax Waterfront.
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    User reviews, 4.7 out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$41
    Available from 6 Jun
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    Experience golden hour, that magical time of night when the sun makes its way below the horizon, on the Halifax Sunset Cruise aboard our signature ship, the Tall Ship Silva. Purchase wine, beer, cocktails, and other beverages from our onboard bar before you set off from Cable Wharf, cruise past historic Georges Island, and make your way towards Maugher Beach and the iconic McNabs Island lighthouse. If conditions are favorable, you’ll be invited to help raise the sails before the Silva circles back for a cruise alongside the stunning Halifax Waterfront.

  • Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

    Halifax
    A cruise aboard The Tall Ship Silva is the perfect way to fully appreciate a beautiful day on the Halifax Harbour. Join us on our comfortable and thoroughly impressive vessel for this relaxing afternoon outing on the water. Your journey beings on the Halifax waterfront as you set off into the big harbour where you’ll have a unique perspective of some of Halifax’s most notable landmarks including Georges Island, the Halifax Waterfront, Historic Properties, and more. Passengers will be invited to help the crew hoist the Silva’s sails, enjoy a beverage or two from the onboard Murphy’s Pub, and then simply sit back, relax and enjoy a beautiful day out on the water.
    Duration: 2 hours
    User reviews, 4.5 out of 5 stars from 153 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$40
    Available from 5 Jun
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    a large boat with sails in the watera boat in the water with a city in the backgrounda crowd of people standing on a boata large black boat floating in the water

    A cruise aboard The Tall Ship Silva is the perfect way to fully appreciate a beautiful day on the Halifax Harbour. Join us on our comfortable and thoroughly impressive vessel for this relaxing afternoon outing on the water. Your journey beings on the Halifax waterfront as you set off into the big harbour where you’ll have a unique perspective of some of Halifax’s most notable landmarks including Georges Island, the Halifax Waterfront, Historic Properties, and more. Passengers will be invited to help the crew hoist the Silva’s sails, enjoy a beverage or two from the onboard Murphy’s Pub, and then simply sit back, relax and enjoy a beautiful day out on the water.

  • Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour

    Halifax
    Enjoy a relaxed-paced full-day tour designed with your comfort in mind. Your guide will share helpful commentary before each stop, giving you the freedom to explore, take photos, or grab a bite at your own pace. Peggy’s Cove – Visit the iconic lighthouse, walk the rugged coast, and enjoy the charm of a classic fishing village. Lunenburg – Explore this colorful UNESCO World Heritage town, known for its shipbuilding history and fresh seafood. Fairview Lawn Cemetery – Learn about Halifax’s Titanic connection as you visit the resting place of many victims and learn about the Halifax Explosion, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. Cruise Ship Guests: When booking, please include your ship’s name and arrival time so we can confirm if the tour timing can be adjusted to fit your schedule. Contact us first if your arrival is significantly later than our regular start time.
    Duration: 6 hours - 7 hours
    User reviews, 4.8 out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$120
    Available from 23 Mar
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    a lighthouse on a rocky island in the oceana group of houses on the side of a streeta lighthouse sitting on top of a rocky islanda group of boats are docked in a harbor

    Enjoy a relaxed-paced full-day tour designed with your comfort in mind. Your guide will share helpful commentary before each stop, giving you the freedom to explore, take photos, or grab a bite at your own pace. Peggy’s Cove – Visit the iconic lighthouse, walk the rugged coast, and enjoy the charm of a classic fishing village. Lunenburg – Explore this colorful UNESCO World Heritage town, known for its shipbuilding history and fresh seafood. Fairview Lawn Cemetery – Learn about Halifax’s Titanic connection as you visit the resting place of many victims and learn about the Halifax Explosion, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. Cruise Ship Guests: When booking, please include your ship’s name and arrival time so we can confirm if the tour timing can be adjusted to fit your schedule. Contact us first if your arrival is significantly later than our regular start time.

  • Halifax Peggy’s Cove Express

    Halifax
    Explore the beautiful Peggy’s Cove, with our fun and friendly local guides who will take you from your downtown Halifax hotel to the iconic Peggy’s Cove. Enjoy the most photographed lighthouse in Canada and its beautiful surrounding area on our Peggy’s Cove Express trip, including complimentary hotel pick up and drop off anywhere in Downtown Halifax. Your guide will greet you at your downtown Halifax accommodations. You will then head towards the picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, located about an hour from Halifax. Once your guide drops you off at Peggy's Cove you will have the opportunity to take a picture with the most photographed lighthouse in Canada - the iconic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and explore for an hour and a half! At the end of your trip at Peggy’s Cove, your driver will drop you back off at your Downtown Halifax hotel. Trip is 3.5 hours depending upon traffic and your pick up.
    Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
    User reviews, 4.5 out of 5 stars from 296 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$73
    Available from tomorrow
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    Explore the beautiful Peggy’s Cove, with our fun and friendly local guides who will take you from your downtown Halifax hotel to the iconic Peggy’s Cove. Enjoy the most photographed lighthouse in Canada and its beautiful surrounding area on our Peggy’s Cove Express trip, including complimentary hotel pick up and drop off anywhere in Downtown Halifax. Your guide will greet you at your downtown Halifax accommodations. You will then head towards the picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, located about an hour from Halifax. Once your guide drops you off at Peggy's Cove you will have the opportunity to take a picture with the most photographed lighthouse in Canada - the iconic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and explore for an hour and a half! At the end of your trip at Peggy’s Cove, your driver will drop you back off at your Downtown Halifax hotel. Trip is 3.5 hours depending upon traffic and your pick up.

  • Best of Halifax Harbour Boat Tour

    Halifax
    This 45' luxury boat is the perfect venue to learn about the history of Halifax. You are alongside our Captain and Deckhand throughout the relaxed harbour tour as they share Halifax's history and present day facts!
    Duration: 1 hour
    User reviews, 4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$43
    Available from 11 May
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    This 45' luxury boat is the perfect venue to learn about the history of Halifax. You are alongside our Captain and Deckhand throughout the relaxed harbour tour as they share Halifax's history and present day facts!

  • Small Group Tour - Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, the Annapolis Valley

    Halifax
    The best part of this tour is the down-home hospitality Sam tries to deliver with every ride. There is no real set schedule, so we have a bit more flexibility in how we do things. Sam will help you from the time you first write to the time she hugs you goodbye at the last stop and beyond if you're traveling to anywhere else that she is familiar with. Get to know other travelers and share once in a lifetime experiences along the way.
    Duration: 8 hours 45 minutes
    User reviews, 4.9 out of 5 stars from 133 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$177
    Available from tomorrow
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    The best part of this tour is the down-home hospitality Sam tries to deliver with every ride. There is no real set schedule, so we have a bit more flexibility in how we do things. Sam will help you from the time you first write to the time she hugs you goodbye at the last stop and beyond if you're traveling to anywhere else that she is familiar with. Get to know other travelers and share once in a lifetime experiences along the way.

  • Halifax Harbour Historical & Wildlife High-Speed Tour

    Halifax
    Experience Halifax Harbour like never before on this thrilling 50-minute adventure! Spot marine life, lighthouses, naval ships, and historic landmarks—all guided by our expert crew. Cruise past iconic sights like Georges Island, McNabs Island, Hangman’s Beach, and York Redoubt, while learning fascinating stories and local history along the way. Perfect for adrenaline seekers and curious minds alike, this tour blends high-speed excitement with rich maritime heritage.
    Duration: 1 hour
    User reviews, 2.7 out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$48
    Available from 17 May
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    a blue boat in the water near a bridgea blue boat in the water near a lighthousea group of people in a speed boat on the watera group of people riding a boat in the water

    Experience Halifax Harbour like never before on this thrilling 50-minute adventure! Spot marine life, lighthouses, naval ships, and historic landmarks—all guided by our expert crew. Cruise past iconic sights like Georges Island, McNabs Island, Hangman’s Beach, and York Redoubt, while learning fascinating stories and local history along the way. Perfect for adrenaline seekers and curious minds alike, this tour blends high-speed excitement with rich maritime heritage.

  • Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

    Halifax
    The South Shore of Nova Scotia is known for its picturesque coastal scenery, the world-famous Old Town Lunenburg, known for it's, unique architecture, and colorful waterfront also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Bluenose II. Next up Mahone Bay for a photo of the Trinity Church's then coastline from Queensland onto Canada’s most beloved lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove perched upon granite worn smooth by the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Your Clean, Safe and Comfortable Tour Vehicle will be a Ford Transit 350 XLT High Roof 15 Passenger Van with 4 Guests Minimum to 10 Guests Maximum. The vehicle is equipped with a microphone to the speaker system and a large tablet to view Videos and Photos to augment your Tour experience so you have a Memorable, Unique Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore. There is so much more to explore on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, add these must-do adventures to your vacation plans!
    Duration: 6 hours
    User reviews, 5 out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$129
    Available from tomorrow
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    a town with red houses on the shore of the wateran old house with a clock tower on topa large red and white building with a towera church with a clock tower in front of it

    The South Shore of Nova Scotia is known for its picturesque coastal scenery, the world-famous Old Town Lunenburg, known for it's, unique architecture, and colorful waterfront also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Bluenose II. Next up Mahone Bay for a photo of the Trinity Church's then coastline from Queensland onto Canada’s most beloved lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove perched upon granite worn smooth by the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Your Clean, Safe and Comfortable Tour Vehicle will be a Ford Transit 350 XLT High Roof 15 Passenger Van with 4 Guests Minimum to 10 Guests Maximum. The vehicle is equipped with a microphone to the speaker system and a large tablet to view Videos and Photos to augment your Tour experience so you have a Memorable, Unique Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore. There is so much more to explore on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, add these must-do adventures to your vacation plans!

  • Halifax Party Cruise

    Halifax
    Friday Night Experience new country in Halifax while you dance with friends aboard the Harbour Queen I. Guests will spend two and a half hours cruising the waters of Halifax Harbour while enjoying music from DJ Cruise! Full cash bar onboard. Saturday Night  We’re taking the dance club to the water for the Halifax Party Cruise – perfect for a night out with friends, a bachelor or bachelorette, or to celebrate the best part of the week – the weekend. Join us Saturdays on the Harbour Queen for this two-hour party cruise on the Halifax Harbour. DJ Mutts will be playing all the party favourites, plus taking requests and our onboard bar will be stocked with refreshing beers, coolers, and spirits - don’t miss out!
    Duration: 2 hours
    User reviews, 5 out of 5 stars from 1 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$39
    Available from 4 Jun
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    a group of people dancing at a partytwo women posing for a picture in a crowd of peoplea ferry boat on the water at sunseta group of people holding up their drinks

    Friday Night Experience new country in Halifax while you dance with friends aboard the Harbour Queen I. Guests will spend two and a half hours cruising the waters of Halifax Harbour while enjoying music from DJ Cruise! Full cash bar onboard. Saturday Night  We’re taking the dance club to the water for the Halifax Party Cruise – perfect for a night out with friends, a bachelor or bachelorette, or to celebrate the best part of the week – the weekend. Join us Saturdays on the Harbour Queen for this two-hour party cruise on the Halifax Harbour. DJ Mutts will be playing all the party favourites, plus taking requests and our onboard bar will be stocked with refreshing beers, coolers, and spirits - don’t miss out!

  • Halifax Premium Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

    Halifax
    Your adventure begins with pick up directly from your hotel in downtown Halifax before heading out toward Peggy’s Cove. Along the way, your guide will share fun facts and tips about the area. Once you arrive at Peggy’s Cove, you’ll have the opportunity to take a picture with the most photographed lighthouse in Canada - the iconic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse (also known as Peggy’s Point Lighthouse). After your visit to Peggy’s Cove, your guide will bring you back to Halifax to visit historic Citadel Hill. Following your visit to Citadel Hill, your guide will take you on a narrated driving tour of downtown Halifax where you will pass by some of the city’s most notable points of interest including: the Titanic cemetery (Fairview Lawn Cemetery), City Gardens, Pier 21, Halifax Farmers Market and Point Pleasant Park. At the end of your Halifax tour, your guide will drop you back off at your hotel.
    Duration: 4 hours
    User reviews, 4.2 out of 5 stars from 172 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$95
    Available from tomorrow
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    Your adventure begins with pick up directly from your hotel in downtown Halifax before heading out toward Peggy’s Cove. Along the way, your guide will share fun facts and tips about the area. Once you arrive at Peggy’s Cove, you’ll have the opportunity to take a picture with the most photographed lighthouse in Canada - the iconic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse (also known as Peggy’s Point Lighthouse). After your visit to Peggy’s Cove, your guide will bring you back to Halifax to visit historic Citadel Hill. Following your visit to Citadel Hill, your guide will take you on a narrated driving tour of downtown Halifax where you will pass by some of the city’s most notable points of interest including: the Titanic cemetery (Fairview Lawn Cemetery), City Gardens, Pier 21, Halifax Farmers Market and Point Pleasant Park. At the end of your Halifax tour, your guide will drop you back off at your hotel.

  • Halifax: Peggy's Cove tour

    Halifax
    Enroute to this seaside village pass, you travel along the winding coastal highway of the Lighthouse Route to the tiny fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, it is little wonder it has been an inspiration for artists and an irresistible lure for budding and seasoned adventurers for generation after generation. The colorful houses and fishing shacks perched atop the solid stone rocky outcrop that overlooks the restless waters of the Atlantic exhibit the wear and tear of the ocean and its punishing storms. Yet they endure, much like the small population of approximately 32 people who are year-round residents.”
    Duration: 4 hours
    User reviews, 4 out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$82
    Available from 3 May
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    a man and a woman standing next to a lighthousea pile of rocks next to a building and a boata boat is docked in front of a red housea lighthouse sitting on top of some rocks

    Enroute to this seaside village pass, you travel along the winding coastal highway of the Lighthouse Route to the tiny fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, it is little wonder it has been an inspiration for artists and an irresistible lure for budding and seasoned adventurers for generation after generation. The colorful houses and fishing shacks perched atop the solid stone rocky outcrop that overlooks the restless waters of the Atlantic exhibit the wear and tear of the ocean and its punishing storms. Yet they endure, much like the small population of approximately 32 people who are year-round residents.”

  • Halifax Explosion Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

    Halifax
    Join tour guide Jeff on your smartphone as you discover one of the greatest tragedies in Canadian history. You'll not only see historical sites & landmarks, but hear stories of survival & perseverance during the 1917 Halifax Explosion. You'll see the Memorial Bell Tower, Hydrostone District, learn about the miracle of Ashpan Annie, the adventures of Billy Wells, the ensuing tsunami & much more! GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. The tour also comes with a location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. It’s yours! Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. The number of travelers selected is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours 20 minutes
    User reviews, 5 out of 5 stars from 1 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$9
    Available from today
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    a group of men in red uniforms standing in front of a buildinga map of mordons place with circled spotsa group of people standing around in the snowa man and a woman looking at a cell phone

    Join tour guide Jeff on your smartphone as you discover one of the greatest tragedies in Canadian history. You'll not only see historical sites & landmarks, but hear stories of survival & perseverance during the 1917 Halifax Explosion. You'll see the Memorial Bell Tower, Hydrostone District, learn about the miracle of Ashpan Annie, the adventures of Billy Wells, the ensuing tsunami & much more! GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. The tour also comes with a location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. It’s yours! Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. The number of travelers selected is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.

  • Halifax Roots and Remembrance Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

    Halifax
    Our tour will take you from the peaceful Halifax Public Gardens, through the heart of historic downtown, and finishing at the Lebanese Emigrant Statue by the bustling harbor. Along the way you'll see the historic sites, the statues, the buildings, the clock towers, the squares and you'll discover the story of Halifax. Go at your own pace. Stop and go as you please. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. It's hands free, so keep your phone in your pocket and your head up. It never expires, go anytime.
    Duration: 1 hour - 1 hour 30 minutes
    User reviews, 5 out of 5 stars from 1 reviews
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$10
    Available from today
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    Our tour will take you from the peaceful Halifax Public Gardens, through the heart of historic downtown, and finishing at the Lebanese Emigrant Statue by the bustling harbor. Along the way you'll see the historic sites, the statues, the buildings, the clock towers, the squares and you'll discover the story of Halifax. Go at your own pace. Stop and go as you please. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. It's hands free, so keep your phone in your pocket and your head up. It never expires, go anytime.

  • Winter Wine Escape

    Halifax
    Enjoy a scenic drive to the Annapolis Valley to experience 3 award winning wineries. Sip your way through Nova Scotia wine country and learn about our cool climate wines while the vines are enjoying their long winter rest. You’ll gain an appreciation of this breathtaking scenery when the vines are bare and often covered by snow and icicles (pending). First stop will be to Grand Pre Wines, the oldest farm winery in Atlantic Canada build on love and passion for Nova Scotia to enjoy a guided tasting and savour the distinct flavours and aromas of the NS terroir. Second, discover the story of Lightfoot & Wolfville for a guided tasting of their wines from their organic and biodynamically farmed vineyard. After our tasting, enjoy lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm. End at Benjamin Bridge for a guided tasting of their most well-loved wines. Enjoy their heated outdoor terrace, vineyard trails and glowing décor.
    Duration: 6 hours - 6 hours 30 minutes
    Free cancellation available
    Current price from US$107
    Available from 18 Jan
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    a group of people holding glasses of wine in front of a firea group of people standing in front of a vineyarda group of people standing next to a vana group of women sitting around a fire pit

    Enjoy a scenic drive to the Annapolis Valley to experience 3 award winning wineries. Sip your way through Nova Scotia wine country and learn about our cool climate wines while the vines are enjoying their long winter rest. You’ll gain an appreciation of this breathtaking scenery when the vines are bare and often covered by snow and icicles (pending). First stop will be to Grand Pre Wines, the oldest farm winery in Atlantic Canada build on love and passion for Nova Scotia to enjoy a guided tasting and savour the distinct flavours and aromas of the NS terroir. Second, discover the story of Lightfoot & Wolfville for a guided tasting of their wines from their organic and biodynamically farmed vineyard. After our tasting, enjoy lunch featuring ingredients sourced directly from the Lightfoot family farm. End at Benjamin Bridge for a guided tasting of their most well-loved wines. Enjoy their heated outdoor terrace, vineyard trails and glowing décor.