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Best of Halifax Tour including Peggy's Cove
4.8/5
4
Hours
Up to 7 people
Hotel Pick-upThis Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy’s Cove combines the charm of the city with the rugged beauty of the coast, offering a perfect introduction to Halifax’s highlights. You will see the famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and Peggy’s Cove fishing village in an intimate small-group setting, then head back to Halifax to check out Citadel Hill and enjoy a guided driving tour of the city.
What's Included
- Beautiful scenic drive up to Peggy’s Cove and free time to explore the area
- Informative tour of Citadel Hill
- Narrated driving tour of downtown Halifax, passing multiple points of interest including: Titanic Cemetery, City Gardens, Pier 21, Halifax Farmers Market and Point Pleasant Park
- Intimate, guided, small-group tour experience (groups are limited to 7 people)
- Pick up and drop off from anywhere in downtown Halifax Peninsula
What you'll see
Pier 21
Step into history at Pier 21, Halifax! Explore Canada’s immigration past, hear real stories, and wal...
Downtown Halifax
Downtown Halifax serves as a cultural, entertainment and business hub for the area. Here you will fi...
Halifax Farmers Market
Discover Halifax Seaport Farmers Market—North America’s oldest market! Shop fresh produce, artisan g...
Halifax Harbourfront
Explore the charm of the Halifax Harbourfront, a picturesque waterfront destination offering stunnin...
Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
The small fishing community of Peggy's Cove is home to only around 30 residents, has plenty of cute ...
Citadel Hill
Uncover the secrets of Citadel Hill's storied past. Immerse yourself in its history and panoramic vi...
What you'll do
- Your sightseeing adventure begins with pick up directly from your hotel in downtown Halifax before heading out toward the picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, located about an hour from Halifax. Along the way, your guide will share fun facts and tips about the area.
- Once you arrive at Peggy’s Cove, you’ll have the opportunity to take a picture with the most photographed lighthouse in Canada - the iconic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse (also known as Peggy’s Point Lighthouse). You’ll also have free time to explore the area. The tiny fishing village of Peggy’s Cove offers some small shops you can check out or you can grab a seat on one of the benches and enjoy the stunning ocean views.
- After your visit to Peggy’s Cove, your guide will bring you back to Halifax to visit historic Citadel Hill. While here you will learn about the military history of the hill and see the Highlander re-enactment interpreters dressed in traditional uniforms from the 1800s. Following your visit to Citadel Hill, your guide will take you on a narrated driving tour of downtown Halifax where you will pass by some of the city’s most notable points of interest including the Titanic cemetery (Fairview Lawn Cemetery), City Gardens, Pier 21, Halifax Farmers Market and Point Pleasant Park.
- At the end of your Halifax tour, your guide will drop you back off at your hotel.
Tour Itineraries
Important Information
During winter months, adverse weather may result in the cancellation of the Peggy’s Cove portion and/or Citadel Hill portion of this tour
Pick up time will be confirmed 1-3 days prior to the tour date via email or phone. If you do not have access to these, please be ready 30 minutes prior to tour start time in the hotel lobby.
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