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The 15 Best Halifax & Nova Scotia Tours

137 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $36

The province is a coastline with a city on it. These 15 trips take in the Halifax waterfront, Peggys Cove granite, the Lunenburg harbour and the Cabot Trail, priced and timed for the driving distances involved.

Halifax Small-Group Express To Peggy’s Cove - Leaving downtown Halifax with a local guide
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Halifax Small-Group Express To Peggy’s Cove

3.Halifax Small-Group Express To Peggy’s Cove

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 651 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $79

Review of Halifax’s small-group Peggy’s Cove tour, with hotel pickup, a local guide, lighthouse views, free time, pricing, and practical tips.

“Omar, our guide, was excellent! He kept us informed regarding pickup, he was punctual, courteous, friendly, and very knowledgeable. Omar shared information on Halifax, on many of the sites to see and places to eat. Along the way to and from Peggy's Cove, Omar shared interesting facts, he really made the tour enroute interesting. Thank you Omar! We highly recommend this excursion.”

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Wine and Lunch Escape - What makes Nova Scotia wine different
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Wine and Lunch Escape

4.Wine and Lunch Escape

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

Explore Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley with three winery tastings, a scenic drive, and a satisfying lunch with wine or cider.

“Our tour guide Paul was very informative. We visited 3 wineries. Each had their own unique character as a winery. The trip was strictly a tasting not a winery tour or educational.”

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Small Group Tour - Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, the Annapolis Valley - Ten Minutes at Queensland Beach
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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

Explore Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, the Bay of Fundy, and Wolfville on a relaxed small-group day tour from Halifax.

“Sam is super accommodating and was very flexible helping me reschedule to meet a friend, and Evan was amazing. We learned s ton, had a great time, and I can't recommend this experience enough”

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Peggy’s Cove & Halifax Historic Tour - Peggy’s Cove lighthouse: one hour beside the Atlantic
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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 lighthouse in one practical half-day tour.

“Great narrative! It was a bit more time on the bus than I hoped. Our ship didn’t dock til afternoon so the ride back was dark and couldn’t enjoy the scenery.”

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Halifax Premium Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery - Peggy’s Cove and the lighthouse on the rocks
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Halifax Premium Tour: Peggy’s Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise Ft. a Live Musician - A Tall Ship With a Relaxed Feel
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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 $40

Review of Halifax’s Tall Ship Silva cruise, with live music, harbor views, sail raising, onboard drinks, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Not a lot of info about Halifax/harbour. It was a good experience. Staff were friendly. Maybe could have come around more often to ask about drinks etc”

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Three Sisters Sea Kayaking Day Tour - Launching From the Wild Beach
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Three Sisters Sea Kayaking Day Tour

10.Three Sisters Sea Kayaking Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $149

Paddle Cape Chignecto to the Three Sisters, explore tidal cliffs, enjoy a homemade picnic, and experience Nova Scotia from the water.

“Unforgettable Kayaking Tour at The Three Sisters! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had the pleasure of joining a kayaking tour at The Three Sisters yesterday July 31, 25 and it was absolutely magical. The scenery was breathtaking. Towering C statues, clear pristine waters, and the kind of coastal beauty that stays with you long after you leave. Our guide, Ethan, made the experience even more memorable. He shared fascinating stories rooted in folklore and Indigenous history, weaving them into the landscape around us. His knowledge of local ecology, wildlife, and edible plants was impressive—we even got to try different types of seaweed, which were surprisingly delicious! Ethan was funny, engaging, and clearly pa...”

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Half Day Small Group Tour in Peggy's Cove and Titanic Cemetery - On the road from Halifax to St. Margaret’s Bay
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Half Day Small Group Tour in Peggy’s Cove and Titanic Cemetery

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax - From Pier 21 to the Seaport Market
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Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

12.Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

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

Review of Halifax’s six-hour history tour, with Titanic sites, the Halifax Explosion, Dartmouth, Fisherman’s Cove, and practical booking advice.

“Paul was very knowledgeable and passionate about his city. A very enjoyable, comfortable and educational tour. Paul was very attentive to his passengers. As an avid photographer, I would have liked more stops to take photos but in fairness, I didn't request this and I'm sure Paul would have tried to accommodate my needs if asked to.”

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Cabot Trail Discovery Tour - Riding the Cabot Trail without driving
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Cabot Trail Discovery Tour

13.Cabot Trail Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 203 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $131

Review of the Cabot Trail Discovery Tour from Baddeck, with scenic stops, park access, guides, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The best part of the trip was Harry!!! We loved the stories, history, information and wonderful stops he chose to share with us. The views from the outlooks were spectacular and we loved that he chose some little known spots as well. In addition to time to explore the Eastern and Western shore he chose a bakery stop, a fun restaurant for lunch and an ice cream stop in the afternoon. The van was very comfortable with great windows to experience the views along the way. It was a great bargain and allowed all 4 of our group to see the beautiful surroundings without having to deal with the drive.…”

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Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg Tour (small group) - How to spend your 2.5 hours in Lunenburg
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Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg Tour (small group)

14.Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg Tour (small group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $131

Review of the small-group Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg tour from Halifax, with scenic drives, free time, guide tips, pricing, and cruise advice.

“The tour was great, and Reg was very knowledgeable about the history of the areas we were visiting and able to answer any questions we had, including recommending a great place for donair in Halifax! The van was spacious and comfortable, even with a full group of 14. Our tour started a little later due to must of the group coming from a cruise ship and Jeff was very good about notifying me of the later pickup time in advance so I could plan my morning before pickup effectively. Definitely recommend this tour, especially in Fall with the trees changing colours. So many spectacular views along the way!”

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Historic Halifax by Foot - The Old Burying Ground and Halifax’s earliest stories
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Historic Halifax by Foot

15.Historic Halifax by Foot

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Best value

Review of Historic Halifax by Foot: gardens, Citadel views, old churches, local stories, hills, price, pacing, and practical tips.

“My husband and I really enjoyed this walking tour. Glenn was an excellent guide and we learned a lot about the city and history of Halifax. The meeting point was easy to find and the tour waited for us since our ship was late in docking.”

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