Top Things to do in Halifax
Top 9 Sightseeing Tours in Halifax, Halifax Region
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.
Restaurants in Halifax
1. Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The South Shore of Nova Scotia is known for its picturesque coastal scenery and seaside towns. Home to the world-famous Old Town Lunenburg, known for its narrow streets, unique architecture, and colorful waterfront and also UNESCO World Heritage Site and Home to Bluenose II, Mahone Bay and Chester there is a photo op on around every corner. We also can stop at Swiss Air 111 Memorial Site in Bayswater then onto Canada’s most beloved lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove perched upon granite worn smooth by the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. There is so much more to explore on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, add these must-do adventures to your vacation plans!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Family $21.00 (2 adults and their children ages 6 – 17) $21.00, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Adults (age 18+) $10.00, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Youth (ages 6-17) $3.00, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Seniors (age 60+) $8.00, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Students (post secondary with card) $7.00, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic - Children (5 & under) Free, Guests driving to starting point Pier 22 can park for $10.00 CAD for All Day..Very Secure Parking
Reviewed By jennifermW8435HQ
Fantastic tour! Loved everything about; from the comfy car ride to the amazing stories and historical details about the area. Enjoyed at great lunch in Fisherman's Cove in Dartmouth. Made a few stops and got to walk around some of the historical sites and monuments. Paul was an absolute delight. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be going on another tour next time we are in town!
2. Halifax Segway City Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 31 reviews
See and learn about the beautiful and historic sites of Halifax during this guided 2.5-hour Segway tour. Your friendly guide will take you by some of Halifax's most popular landmarks, including the Halifax Waterfront, the Public Gardens, the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Argyle Street, and Grand Parade Square. Choose from one of two departure times daily when you book.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Helmet, HearMe radio headset, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By worrywart2015
Great trip down the waterfront but drive carefully as the waterfront gets busy in summer. Go early and try and go on a day there are no cruise ships in port as this time is very busy. Lots of places to get snacks, ice cream, beaver tails (delicious pastry) and drinks.
3. Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 225 reviews
Get a snapshot of Halifax’s classic sights in an unconventional way — on a 1-hour 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.
Inclusions: Guided Tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drink
Reviewed By Darylralee
Took my grandsons, we had a ball, they weren't expecting the boat to go in the water, so when we did they were thrilled. Lovely time, really good educationally too.
4. Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 50 reviews
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. Our guides will share anecdotes of some of the city’s rich history including accounts of Halifax Explosion, lesser-known stories of Halifax shipwrecks, and historical facts about the Silva. 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.
Inclusions: All activities, Live commentary on board
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks (available to purchase), Parking is not included
Reviewed By rayadams14
This sail was wonderful. My wife and daughter and I enjoyed the cruise last night. We have to say that it was The Pirates of Halifax that ‘made’ the evening for us. They were wonderful at engaging the audience, and truly ‘set the mood and tone’ of the evening. I am not a fan of live music, and found myself clapping my hands and tapping my foot along to their performance! The one drawback was one very intoxicated woman, who’s actions and loud talk made it impossible for us to hear the story teller for the first half hour of the cruise. The woman, was very intoxicated when she boarded, had trouble walking, her speech was slurred and quite frankly, her behaviour obnoxious. I feel that she should have been denied boarding, or the very least denied her more alcohol service. The staff made no effort to quiet her, although it was plain that she was annoying everyone. We feel that it was only one of the Pirates of Halifax that finally engaged her and her group in an effort to mitigate her behaviour on others. Despite this, we’re looking forward to sailing again, and will be highly recommending the Tall Ship Silva to everyone!
5. 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
6. 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.
7. 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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8. 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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9. 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.
