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The 11 Best Halifax Tours & Day Trips

11 tours  ·  from $41 a head

The city is a harbour with a fort over it, and the coast beyond it is the reason most people book. These 11 cover Peggy’s Cove, the harbour boats and the waterfront walks, with prices and how far the coach really goes.

Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour - St. Paul’s Church and Halifax’s early beginnings
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Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour

1.Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,296 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $63Our pick

Ride Halifax’s Harbour Hopper from historic streets into the harbour, with naval stories, waterfront views, and a splashy 55-minute tour.

“Abby was a great guide for our drive around town. She was filled with information besides being cute and fun. Curtis was a masterful driver.”

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Halifax Peggy’s Cove Express - Leaving Halifax by private car or SUV
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Halifax Peggy’s Cove Express

2.Halifax Peggy’s Cove Express

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 801 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Review of the Halifax Peggy’s Cove Express, with pricing, transport, timing, guides, value, pickup tips, and who should book.

“Mohammed, our tour guide, was fabulous. We went in a car (4 of us plus Mohammed) and along the way to Peggy’s Cove he stopped and pointed out places of interest. Before we entered Peggy’s Cove, he told us the history of the area. He gave us plenty of time at Peggy’s Cove. On the way home, he stopped at the Citadel for us. Great tour guide!”

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Wine and Lunch Escape - Why Nova Scotia’s white wines matter
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Wine and Lunch Escape

3.Wine and Lunch Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136Top rated

Explore Nova Scotia wine country from Halifax with three tastings, a scenic Annapolis Valley drive, and lunch served with wine or cider.

“It was a great day. Lots of laughs, and a nice lunch to boot. Enjoyed our guide, Terri, she is a lot of fun, and knowledgeable too!”

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Small Group Tour - Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, the Annapolis Valley - Peggy’s Cove and its famous lighthouse
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Small Group Tour – Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, the Annapolis Valley

5.Small Group Tour – Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, the Annapolis Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · 8 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $180

See Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, Wolfville, beaches, vineyards, and Bay of Fundy tides on a relaxed small-group day trip from Halifax.

“Our tour with Alternatives Routes was great! Our tour leader, Hannah, facilitated a comfortable atmosphere. She made sure everyone in our small group was heard. She did not overwhelm with commentary, which allowed time to enjoy the views I highly recommend this tour!”

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Peggy’s Cove & Halifax Historic Tour - Halifax Citadel: a quick look at the fortress
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Peggy’s Cove & Halifax Historic Tour

6.Peggy’s Cove & Halifax Historic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

See Halifax’s Citadel, Public Gardens, Titanic cemetery, and Peggy’s Cove on a practical half-day tour from the cruise port.

“Jonathan was just amazing. I appreciated all of his knowledge & kindness throughout the tour. It was the perfect mixture of riding/listening to stories & exploring on our own. Shaw’s Landing for lunch was also delicious! Highly recommend the entire experience!”

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Halifax Premium Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery - Halifax Citadel and the noon cannon
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Halifax Premium Tour: Peggy’s Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

7.Halifax Premium Tour: Peggy’s Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 368 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

See Peggy’s Cove, Halifax Citadel, Titanic graves, and downtown highlights in a small-group half-day tour with hotel pickup.

“The tour guide Siteseeing Tours never showed up. We were told by two security guards that they had been banned from the port for 5 years and that the president of the company was being arrested in the parking lot. We ended up taking a cab and were able to see most of the locations, but with our any narration. On the good side, Vitator refunded the tour the same day. Recommend they check out their tour guides better”

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Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise Ft. a Live Musician - Raising the Sails With the Crew
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Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

8.Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 289 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40Best value

Sail Halifax Harbour aboard the tall ship Silva with live music, harbour views, a chance to raise the sails, and a full bar on deck.

“The boat and staff were great, but being this was our first experience in Halifax, I would have hoped the entertainer played some East Coast music. However, he only played contemporary music despite the fact that many people would have preferred a decent representation of Halifax.”

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Half Day Small Group Tour in Peggy's Cove and Titanic Cemetery - The Drive to Peggy’s Cove
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Half Day Small Group Tour in Peggy’s Cove and Titanic Cemetery

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax - Harbour defence and the working waterfront
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Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

11.Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $131

Explore Halifax, Dartmouth, Titanic graves, the Halifax Explosion, Fisherman’s Cove, and the Citadel on a six-hour small-group tour.

“Our tour guide was an excellent driver, extremely organized, and he had an abundant knowledge of Halifax. He showed videos in the van to help explain historical locations. LOTS of information! However, we spent the whole day practically in the van. The trip to the botanical Gardens was excellent. I would’ve preferred more time outside the van, or a museum, or just exploring the views. There was no interaction with the other guests as we needed to “listen” most of the time. Fortunately we had a great weather day!”

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