Halifax Explosion Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Overview
Join tour guide Jeff on your smartphone as you discover one of the greatest tragedies in Canadian history. You'll not only see historical sites & landmarks, but hear stories of survival & perseverance during the 1917 Halifax Explosion.
You'll see the Memorial Bell Tower, Hydrostone District, learn about the miracle of Ashpan Annie, the adventures of Billy Wells, the ensuing tsunami & much more!
GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
The tour also comes with a location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer.
Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices.
It’s yours! Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.
The number of travelers selected is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
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What's Included
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Live GPS map shows route & your location
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
- Trivia questions at each stop (optional)
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
- Smartphone/tablet/headphones (audio will play from device speaker)
- **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
Meeting Location
5547 Young Street
Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Hydrostone Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Joseph's Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Novalea Drive & Hennessey Place
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
MC72+M7
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fort Needham Memorial Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Canada Family Court
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
M97V+Q8
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3365 Robie St
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Robie Street & Wells Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
M98R+44
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
M99W+82
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
M99W+PH
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
M99W+JR
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
M9CX+66
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Barrington Street & Duffus Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
M99X+HQ
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
IRVING SHIPBUILDING INC.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
MC92+3J
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Veith House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
MC74+X2
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
MC72+7V
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Novalea Drive & Kane Place
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
M96X+WM
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hennessey Place
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
MC62+M3
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hydrostone Market
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-214606P110
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