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Peggy’s Cove & Halifax Historic Tour

Halifax, Canada

From $118.92

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5 hours
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Save time and money by combining two tours in one day trip. First of all, you'll explore this historic port city of Halifax and its notable sites, such as Pier 21 and St. Paul's Church, then it's on to the charming rural community of Peggy's Cove and its picture-perfect lighthouse.

Combination tour: Save money and see more in less time
Explore both Halifax's historic sites and rural Peggy's Cover
Learn about Halifax history from your guide
See some off-the-beaten-path spots that most tourists miss

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Cruise ship passengers will be picked according to the arrival of their cruise ship in Halifax

What To Expect

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Fairview Lawn Cemetery

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Halifax Public Gardens

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Acadian Maple Products

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

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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4.5

51 reviews

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Fun tour

Barbara_M, May 2024

Our tour guide, Jonathan, Made our tour so special because of all the knowledge of the history of the area..

Fabulous Tour and Great Guide!

Martine_S, Nov 2023

This was one of the best tours we took on our Eastern Canada/US cruise. Jonathan was a fantastic tour guide who clearly knows (and loves) his city and its history. He is a fabulous guide who kept us engaged and interested for hours. He gets to know your interests and shapes the tour accordingly. We came at the end of the tourist season and he was kind enough to make sure that a restaurant was open for us to go to. We saw much more than just Halifax and Peggy's Cove. Jonathan also made sure that we were up at the fort in time to see the cannon fire... Our friends noted that there were only 2 small tours that made it there for this.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Martine. You are a fabulous person yourself and it was an honor to tour with you and your party. Your husband is an angel. I pray that our paths will cross again in the course of our lifetime. I wish you all the best in life, my friend. Be Blessed.

Halifax/Peggy's Cove

Marianne_Y, Oct 2023

Our guide, Jonathan, was a wealth of knowledge about the area and made the trip special with his stories and humor. He was very focused on providing a great experience and it showed!! He timed our tour to avoid the crowds at Peggy's Cove and allowed ample time at every stop for sightseeing and pictures.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

The pleasure was all ours meeting and touring with you. We will always pray and hope that we will meet each other again in the future. Be Blessed my friend..

This tour was good. Went...

Sharon_D, Oct 2023

This tour was good. Went to see the gardens, the Titanic cemetery and the pretty Peggy's Cove. Stopped at a local restaurant (Shaw's Landing) and the food was very good! When we booked the tour it stated it would be over at 4pm but we didn't get back until 6pm (was OK with us). Nice coach bus with bathroom was used. Tour guide and bus driver were excellent.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Sharon. I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Though the tour was booked for 4.5 hours, we purposely gave you the extra time to enjoy our East Coast cuisine and the sights and sounds of Atlantic Canada. Thank you and Be Blessed.

Delightful Experience

Genie_D, Oct 2023

Johnathon was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. We had the most amazing fish chowder at an out of the way location he knew about. All in all a delightful experience.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Genie. Thank you for the honor. Driving and touring with people like you has been our pleasure over the years. I hope you did enjoy your cruise. Thanks again.

Stopping at Shaws Landing...

claudia_b, Oct 2023

Stopping at Shaws Landing for a wonderful Grill Cheese Lobster sandwich right outside Peggy’s Cove was the perfect ending of the day.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hahaha. Their food is good and I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

Good tour

Brian_B, Oct 2023

Peggy's cove was great but we were only there for 1 hour. You would need at least 2 hours to see everything

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Noted. Two hours is too much when you have other places to explore, especially coming from the cruise ship. We have to make sure we are back in time at the pier. Thank you.

Seeing Peggy’s Cove,...

Brenda_J, Oct 2023

Seeing Peggy’s Cove, visiting a maple shop, visiting one of the cemeteries where Titanic victims are buried and seeing historic businesses and homes in Halifax

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for the positive review of my Province(State).Kind regards.

Nice People but bad tour

Pat_K, Oct 2023

Jonathan and staff were terrific. Jonathan did all anyone could do to make certain everyone who signed up was on the bus. But stopping at the maple store and staying at Peggy's Cove for an hour, plus leaving late meant we did not see what we paid for as it was dark when we got back to Halifax. The Titanic Museum and graveyard were major aspects of the tour and we just drove past. Will not recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Indeed, it is very frustrating and difficult to do everything within the stipulated time, and the arrival of some of the ships in port.

Peggy's Cove great day

Gladys_S, Oct 2023

Was an excellent day sunshine and low wind. The tour guide Leslie knew about many things. Had a great lobster sandwich at Tom's.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much for visiting and enjoying our succulent lobster roll. Be Blessed.

Amazing tour touching the high points of Halifax!

Catherine_S, Oct 2023

The stories and information provided by our guide Leslie were engaging and interesting. This tour was a great way to get a little taste of all that Halifax has to offer. Keith was a great driver and Jonathan was great at making sure all details were covered.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dearest Catherine. Thank you so much for your understanding. It is not an easy task dealing with people these days but we have been blessed meeting people like you.Thank You Very Much !!!.

A Fantastic tour with Leslie

Russell_B, Oct 2023

Hearing the educational and entertaining anecdotes and facts provided by our guide, Leslie, and visiting the beautiful Peggy's Cove area. We also got a good condensed tour of Halifax, including The Citadel.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much. Much appreciated. Be Blessed.

Happy guide!

Mark_L, Oct 2023

Jonathan’s self deprecating humor and knowledge kept us entertained. A truly rewarding tour! Jonathan gave everyone attention.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

My mother always says: What you sow is what you reap. Because you are also a great person, you see greatness in others. Thank you, my friend.

Peggy’s Cove Diaster

JoAnn_H, Oct 2023

Didn’t show up. Said he contacted. Never got anything. Need refund Only stop we wanted would not recommend to anyone

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Sorry, We waited for you at the stipulated time and place. We have cruise ship passengers on board with a limited time to waste.

Enjoyable tour

heidi_w, Oct 2023

Learned some history of Halifax and Peggy's Cove was beautiful and not to be missed. We were lucky to have a beautiful day.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much. Yes, a beautiful sunny day does make a difference.

Amazing trip, Highly recommended!!!!

Joyce_H, Oct 2023

Peggy's Cove is so beautiful, I am so glad we were able to visit this remarkable place. The views are breathtaking, it was hard to leave. It is surely a must-see for travelers to the north east, worth the trip to Nova Scotia. We had a wonderful tour with Jonathan. Can't say enough good things about him. Knowledgeable, informative, funny and a great companion for our ride. Thanks Jonathan, for making our trip to Peggy's Cove so special.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Friend. It takes two to tango. You are also a nice person and I am happy and blessed to have met you. I hope we will do it again. Kind Regards.

Exactly what we wanted

Karen_G, Oct 2023

Wonderful trip and wonderful tour guide Leslie and driver Keith. Informative and accommodating. I highly suggest this tour

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much. It was great meeting you all. Be Blessed.

Excellent tour

laura_r, Oct 2023

Leslie is very knowledgeable and gave a great tour of the area including a historical account of the Titanic voyage.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you so much. We appreciate your positive comments. Be Blessed.

Halifax Adventure

MarilynP_F, Oct 2023

Our tour driver Johnathan was fabulous ! Very knowledgeable, well spoken and friendly. We throughly enjoyed all the locations we visited .

Great have day in Peggy's cove and the city

Olga_S, Oct 2023

Jonathan was fantastic! He followed up before we arrived, accommodate the tour and times to our needs and shared with us a beautiful place to eat. It was an entertainment trip and we were very happy.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Haha, my friend. How are you doing today? You and your group are very, very enjoyable to work for. I hope we will meet again. Thank you.