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5 Private Tours in Halifax That You Shouldn't Miss
Travelers say Halifax is best seen on foot, so park the car and start walking. Immerse yourself in Halifax's rich history at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and be sure to survey the city from the 18th-century Citadel National Historic Site. Then walk into any of Halifax's great bars and restaurants and catch some live music to round out your day.
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1. Halifax Tourist Scavenger Hunt
Are you planning a visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia? Our Tourist Scavenger Hunt will take you from the public gardens to Halifax Harbor and its museums, by way of the Citadel! You will have to solve challenges at every stop along the way to discover your next destination. At each step, you will learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you.
Inclusions: 30+ challenges on this scavenger hunt, Scavenger Hunt on your smartphone (mobile site, not an App), Available in English and French
Exclusions: Internet access is required for this activity - Wifi is not enough
Reviewed By 654wpw
Overall fun, hampered by some errors in navigation, lots of questions are basic. Nice info on history
2. Citadel Tour
As with all our excursions, nothing is fixed and Our tours can be custom-tailored to your interests and we welcome the opportunity to make your tour unique and personal; however, keep timing in mind and the fact that additional time spent at various attractions may affect getting to others.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By RobReno
We booked a three hour tour and paid the deposit in advance. On day of tour scheduled for 1pm a driver came at 9am. We were not there. They realized our tour was 1pm and came back, but not in the location given on our instructions. We waited in the rain and no one showed. We called two different phone numbers and only got a recording. After 30 minutes and talking to several people in the area (that never heard of Van Tours of Nova Scotia) we finally got the driver - with a bad attitude - to show up. He only wanted to say it wasn’t his fault and he wasn’t going to apologize for the delay. He was a hired driver (not an employee of Van Tours of Nova Scotia) and therefore not responsible for the mix up. His attitude made the four of us decide we didn’t want to spend any time listening to him or even in the same small taxi. We got out and left - wet and upset. Van Tours of Nova Scotia would not give us our deposit back. Back on our ship we found other people booked similar tours with other companies for a much lower price.
3. The Best of Halifax Walking Tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends . Want to get the best of your canadian experience? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Halifax. What is so special about Peggy's Cove, Pier 21 National Historic Site, Halifax Harbourfront and take the perfect picture with Maritime Museum of the Atlantic?Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
Inclusions: Professional Local Guide Services
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4. Romantic tour in Halifax
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Want to get the best of your canadian experience with your lover?What is the meaning of Peggy's Cove? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!
Inclusions: Professional Local Guide Services
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5. The Halifax Explosion GPS-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. You'll not only see historical sites & landmarks, but hear the stories of tragedy, survival & perseverance that surfaced from the 1917 Halifax Explosion. During the 5km tour you'll see the Memorial Bell Tower, Hydrostone District & various memorials, and learn about the miracle of Ashpan Annie, the adventure of Billy Wells, the ensuing Tsunami & much more! Don't just see the landmarks & memorials, hear what they have to say. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. See your score as you go. Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour too.
Inclusions: Customer Service via Phone & Email, Lifetime tour access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Smartphone or tablet
Reviewed By sayanroy007
This was my first time doing an audio tour like this and I loved it. Tour guide Jeff was great, route and information ideal. Will look for more in the future.
