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Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
Badge of ExcellenceHalifax, Canada
- 6 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Halifax is a city that is rich in history. Rather than wandering around alone, ensure you get the most out of your visit to Halifax by joining a small-group tour and exploring the city in the company of a guide who can fill you in on all the fascinating details, from the legacy of the Titanic to that of the Halifax Explosion.
- History-focused guided tour of Halifax, incl. Dartmouth and Fisherman's Cove.
- Explore Halifax with a guide who can fill you in on all its history
- Small-group tour (maximum 10): Ensures a more personal experience
- Hassle-free round-trip transfers from any downtown hotel or the port
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Lunch
- Gratuity
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- 1041 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7, Canada
Will pick up Guests at any Downtown Hotel and Cruise Guests will meet Pier 22 Parking lot with sign-on Vehicle your surname
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Opening hours
- 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
Monday - Sunday : 08:00 AM - 11:30 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup details
Guests can be picked up at any listed Downtown Hotel and Cruise & Driving Guests can meet at Pier 22 Parking Lot 1041 Marginal Rd ...Very secure parking for $10.00 CAD All day
What To Expect
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (Pass By)
Harbourside Market (Pass By)
The Emigrant Statue (Pass By)
Samuel Cunard Statue (Pass By)
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk (Pass By)
Georges Island National Historic Site (Pass By)
Alexander Keith's Brewery (Pass By)
HMCS Sackville (Pass By)
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (Pass By)
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (Pass By)
Historic Properties (Pass By)
Saint George's Round Church (Pass By)
St. Paul's Church (Pass By)
Halifax City Hall (Pass By)
Province House (Pass By)
Government House (Pass By)
Old Burying Ground (Pass By)
St. Mary's Basilica (Pass By)
Halifax Court House (Pass By)
Halifax Central Library (Pass By)
Fort Massey Cemetery (Pass By)
Holy Cross Cemetery (Pass By)
Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel (Pass By)
Cathedral Church of all Saints (Pass By)
Camp Hill Cemetery
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Halifax Public Gardens
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Old Town Clock
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Point Pleasant Park (Pass By)
Dalhousie University (Pass By)
Mont Blanc Anchor Site
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
University of King's College (Pass By)
Sir Sandford Fleming Park (The Dingle)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mount Olivet Cemetery
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fairview Lawn Cemetery
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hydrostone Market (Pass By)
Mont Blanc Cannon Site (Pass By)
Evan's Fresh Seafoods
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lake Banook (Pass By)
Fisherman's Cove
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Tour Vehicle Ford Transit 350 XLT Medium Roof 15 Passenger Van
- Tour is Four Guests Minimum to Ten Guests Maximum
- Seating is the First Confirmed has the First Choice of Seats in Vehicle
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- 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.
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Reviews
5.0
123 reviews
Stephanie_P, Sep 2023
Best tour by far in Halifax. Paul was an excellent tour guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and loves his City, Provence, and his job. The van was comfortable and the video and computer monitor he used to enhance the locations he took us to, was a great way to make the history of the City and the events come to life. I wish all tours were of this caliber. Thanks, Paul for opening up Halifax to us!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thanks Stephanie for taking the time to review your Tour of Canada's "Crown Jewel City"...Elated to hear you had a memorable time exploring this Unforgettable City...Merci Beaucoup for your VERY kind words..
Julia_S, Aug 2023
Paul is a very knowledgeable very informative person who has a comprehensive tour of the Halifax and Dartmouth areas. We learned about and saw many areas and sights. Everyone could benefit from this tour even if you know the area.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you Julia_S for taking the time to review your Tour...Happy to hear you had an Excellent Tour of Historic Halifax, Dartmouth & Fisherman's Cove....Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
Mitch_K, Jul 2023
Paul, out tour guide, is very knowledgeable about Halifax history and we enjoyed listening to him. The history of the explosion is very moving.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you Mitch_K for taking the time to review your Tour of Historic Halifax, Dartmouth & Fisherman's Cove...Glad to hear you also enjoyed my Halifax History Tour of Canada's "Crown Jewel City" that is truly steeped in Canadian & World History...The Good...The Bad & The Ugly...Merci Beaucoup again for your kind words
Norm_G, Jul 2023
A must when visiting Halifax. Paul is a very knowledgeable guide, his use of pictures and videos made the experience memorable. Will definitely recommend this tour, we will take one of his other tours when we return.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you Norm_G for taking the time to review your Tour of Historic Halifax, Dartmouth & Fisherman's Cove...Ecstatic to hear you had a memorable Tour of Canada's "Crown Jewel City" that is Steeped in Canadian & World History...The Good...Operation Yellow Ribbon 9/11...The By's in Gander landed 47 Larger Planes in Halifax and we opened our Hearts & Homes to 7,300 Friends...The Bad....Halifax Harbour Explosion of December 6, 1917 when Halifax lost 1951 Haligonians 9000 Wounded & 25,000 Homeless & The Ugly...Titanic Tragedy 150 Lost Souls are interred in 3 Halifax Cemeteries indeed a City of Sorrows even City of Funerals and can't forget about City of Tree's that's under The Good with the Boston Christmas Tree...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
Anna_Q, Jul 2023
Our tour was fabulous!!! Paul was very knowledgeable!!! He was very courteous, kind and helpful,,,,Dressed in a suit is very professional!! Our tour was so impressive that my friend from Digby, who came for a visit after many years, learned more from this tour than anything else!!!! veery informative, lunch was great,, van was clean, water supplied, extras on the tablet was great!!! our highlights were the n.x. explosion and the Titanic,,,,learned alot from Paul!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you Anna_Q for taking the time to review your Tour of Historic Halifax, Dartmouth & Fisherman's Cove...Elated to hear you had a Memorable Tour of this Unforgettable City that is Truly Steeped in Canadian & World History...Merci Beaucoup for your very kind words...
Jihan_E, May 2023
The tour guide is very knowledgeable , entertaining, punctual and have a great sense of humour. I will recommend this tour to all my friends.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you Jihan_E for taking the time to review your Tour of Canada's "Crown Jewel City"...Glad to hear you had a Memorable Tour of Historic Halifax. Dartmouth & Fishermen's Cove...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
DeeLee_M, May 2023
Love seeing the large lobsters and lunch. Historical sites and info were very interesting. We knew nothing about the halifax explosion. Wow! DeeLee ❤️
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you Dee Lee for taking the time to review your Tour of Historic Halifax, Dartmouth & Fisherman's Cove...Elated to hear you all had a Memorable Tour of this Unforgettable city "The City of Sorrows"...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
Lal_S, May 2023
Paul’s expertise and great social connections en route indeed enriched our learning experiences!👍
Thank You-Paul🌹🙏
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you Lal_S for taking the time to review your Tour of Historic Halifax, Dartmouth & Fisherman's Cove...Happy to hear you had a Memorable Tour of this Unforgettable City indeed "Canada's Crown Jewel City"...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
MarcieA, Oct 2022
Go on this tour if you want to learn as much history as possible about Halifax and Nova Scotia. Safe, interesting and informative day!
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you MarcieA for taking the time to review your Tour of Halifax, Dartmouth & Fisherman's Cove...Glad to hear you had a Safe, interesting and informative day exploring this Amazing City...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words...
Sheryl_M, Oct 2022
Paul, our tour guide is very well-informed and brought to life the impact of the Halifax explosion as well as the role of the community in dealing with the dead from the Titanic disaster.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thank you Sheryl_M for taking the time to review your Tour of Historic Halifax truly a "City of Sorrows"...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words...
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