Historic Halifax by Foot
Overview
The Historic Halifax by Foot tour provides visitors an opportunity to sample the history, architecture and hospitality the city has to offer. Your local guide will lead you on a comfortable paced tour through the downtown area, with multiple stops at various locations for photos and conversation. With a small group size, guests will be able to enjoy a more personal tour.
What's Included
- Services of a local guide
- Snacks Food and beverages are not included.
Meeting Location
1055 Marginal Road
Halifax, NS B3H 4P7, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Halifax
NS B3J 1M3, Canada
Your tour will end on the Halifax waterfront, next to the Halifax Ferry Terminal.
What To Expect
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Halifax Public Gardens
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Burying Ground
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Paul’s Anglican Church, Halifax (pass by)
Grand Parade
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Province House (pass by)
Old Town Clock (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- As this is a walking tour, persons with walking issues should not participate.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-340150P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Services of a local guide.
- Snacks. Food and beverages are not included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Historic Halifax by Foot is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Historic Halifax by Foot 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
- Services of a local guide
- SnacksFood and beverages are not included.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- As this is a walking tour, persons with walking issues should not participate.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Operated by a business
