Halifax Private Shore Excursion
Overview
Discover the best of Halifax in just 4 hours on this private tour, perfect for cruise guests and short-stay visitors. Enjoy a scenic 50-minute coastal drive to the iconic Peggy’s Cove, passing charming fishing villages and lakes. Spend 1 hour exploring the famous lighthouse, granite rocks, and quaint shops of this postcard-perfect seaside village. On the return to Halifax, visit the Titanic Victims Cemetery for 20 minutes, where your guide shares powerful stories of the city’s connection to the tragedy. Next, explore the historic Citadel Hill from the inside, with 30 minutes to walk its ramparts, visit the barracks, and enjoy sweeping harbor views. Conclude your tour with a drop-off at the lively Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk or back at your original location. This tour blends stunning scenery, local history, and a personal touch—led by a knowledgeable local driver-guide. Book now for a relaxed, insightful, and unforgettable Halifax experience.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance Tickets to Citadel hill
- Guide (English)
- Meals
- Restroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
Please be ready at your selected pickup location 5–10 minutes prior to the scheduled time. For cruise passengers, our driver will be waiting just outside the terminal gate with a sign bearing your name. For hotel pickups, please wait in the lobby or main entrance. If you have any difficulty locating your driver, feel free to call or message us at the contact number provided in your confirmation email.
What To Expect
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Peggy's Cove
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Fairview Lawn Cemetery
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Activity code: C-5518688P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (ADT).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance Tickets to Citadel hill.
- Guide (English).
- Meals.
- Restroom on board.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Halifax Private Shore Excursion is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Halifax Private Shore Excursion will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance Tickets to Citadel hill
- Guide (English)
- Meals
- Restroom on board
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Operated by a business
