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Know Before You Go
  • not suitable for: people with mobility impairments, people with heart problems, pick up time will be confirmed 1-3 days prior to the tour date via email or phone., please be ready 30 minutes prior to tour start time in the hotel lobby.
  • pick up time will be confirmed 1-3 days prior to the tour date via email or phone., please be ready 30 minutes prior to tour start time in the hotel lobby.
Version 49 – July 15, 2025 10:38
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  • driving tour passing titantic cemetery, pier 21 and more, free time to explore the area at peggy's cove, intimate, small-group tour experience limited to 7 guests, see the famous peggy's cove lighthouse, visit the historic citadel hill
  • driving tour passing titantic cemetery, pier 21 and more, free time to explore the area at peggy's cove, intimate, small-group tour experience limited to 7 guests, see the famous peggy's cove lighthouse, visit historic citadel hill and see the highlander re-enactment interpreters
Version 47 – July 15, 2025 10:34
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Version 46 – July 15, 2025 10:33
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Additional Info
  • Pick up location is required for all guests.
  • Name of lead traveler is required for all bookings. 
  • If staying outside downtown Halifax Peninsula, Westin Nova Scotian, the Central meeting location is 1181 Hollis St, Halifax
  • If staying in downtown Halifax, our guide will pick you up directly from hotels.
  • Pick up location is required for all guests.
  • Name of lead traveler is required for all bookings. 
  • If staying outside downtown Halifax Peninsula, Westin Nova Scotian, the Central meeting location is 1181 Hollis St, HalifaxIf staying in downtown Halifax, our guide will pick you up directly from hotels.
Version 45 – July 15, 2025 10:33
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Short Description
  • Your Halifax sightseeing adventure begins with a pick-up from your downtown hotel, setting off for a day of scenic and historic exploration. 
  • First, you’ll head to Peggy’s Cove, a charming fishing village less than an hour from Halifax. Your guide will share interesting facts about the area along the way. At Peggy’s Cove, capture a photo with the iconic Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, Canada’s most photographed, and enjoy free time to browse small shops or relax by the stunning ocean. 
  • Next, return to Halifax to visit Citadel Hill, a historic fortress. Discover its military past and see Highlander re-enactors in 1800s uniforms bringing history to life. 
  • Then, take a narrated driving tour through downtown Halifax, passing key sites like Fairview Lawn Cemetery (Titanic graves), Halifax Public Gardens, Pier 21, the Farmers’ Market, and Point Pleasant Park. Your guide’s stories highlight the city’s vibrant heritage. 
  • Finally, you’re dropped back at your hotel.
  • Your Halifax sightseeing adventure begins with a pick-up from your downtown hotel, setting off for a day of scenic and historic exploration.
  • First, you’ll head to Peggy’s Cove, a charming fishing village less than an hour from Halifax. Your guide will share interesting facts about the area along the way. At Peggy’s Cove, capture a photo with the iconic Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, Canada’s most photographed, and enjoy free time to browse small shops or relax by the stunning ocean.
  • Next, return to Halifax to visit Citadel Hill, a historic fortress. Discover its military past and see Highlander re-enactors in 1800s uniforms bringing history to life.
  • Then, take a narrated driving tour through downtown Halifax, passing key sites like Fairview Lawn Cemetery (Titanic graves), Halifax Public Gardens, Pier 21, the Farmers’ Market, and Point Pleasant Park. Your guide’s stories highlight the city’s vibrant heritage.
  • Finally, you’re dropped back at your hotel.
Additional Info
  • Pick up location is required for all guests.
  • Name of lead traveler is required for all bookings. 
  • If staying outside downtown Halifax Peninsula, Westin Nova Scotian, the Central meeting location is 1181 Hollis St, HalifaxIf staying in downtown Halifax, our guide will pick you up directly from hotels.
  • Pick up location is required for all guests.
  • Name of lead traveler is required for all bookings. 
Know Before You Go
  • pick up time will be confirmed 1-3 days prior to the tour date via email or phone., please be ready 30 minutes prior to tour start time in the hotel lobby.
  • 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.
Know Before You Book
  • citadel hill availability may be affected by private functions and weather, full names of each traveler is required for booking, name of lead traveler is required for all bookings, pick up location is required for all guests, please note that adverse winter weather may result in cancellation of the peggy's cove and/or citadel portion of this tour.
  • citadel hill availability may be affected by private functions and weather, please note that adverse winter weather may result in cancellation of the peggy's cove and/or citadel portion of this tour.
Version 44 – July 15, 2025 10:31
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Highlights
  • driving tour passing titantic cemetery, pier 21 and more, free time to explore the area at peggy's cove, intimate, small-group tour experience limited to 7 guests, see the famous peggy's cove lighthouse, visit historic citadel hill and see the highlander re-enactment interpreters
  • driving tour passing titantic cemetery, pier 21 and more, free time to explore the area at peggy's cove, intimate, small-group tour experience limited to 6 guests, see the famous peggy's cove lighthouse, visit historic citadel hill and see the highlander re-enactment interpreters
Included
  • beautiful scenic drive up to peggy’s cove and free time to explore the area, entrance to 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, pick up and drop off anywhere in downtown halifax, qualified guide
  • beautiful scenic drive up to peggy’s cove and free time to explore the area, entrance to 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, pick up and drop off anywhere in downtown halifax
Excluded
  • food and drinks, gratuities (optional)
  • gratuities (optional)
Summary
  • The Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy’s Cove blends city charm and coastal beauty. Visit Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and fishing village, then explore Halifax’s Citadel Hill and enjoy a guided driving tour in a small-group setting.
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  • Discover the beauty and history of the coastal city of Halifax and nearby Peggy’s Cove on this small-group tour. You’ll have a chance to visit the famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and picturesque Peggy’s Cove fishing village before heading back to Halifax to explore Citadel Hill and enjoy a narrated driving tour of the city.
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Version 43 – July 15, 2025 10:30
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Short Description
  • Your Halifax sightseeing adventure begins with a pick-up from your downtown hotel, setting off for a day of scenic and historic exploration.
  • First, you’ll head to Peggy’s Cove, a charming fishing village less than an hour from Halifax. Your guide will share interesting facts about the area along the way. At Peggy’s Cove, capture a photo with the iconic Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, Canada’s most photographed, and enjoy free time to browse small shops or relax by the stunning ocean.
  • Next, return to Halifax to visit Citadel Hill, a historic fortress. Discover its military past and see Highlander re-enactors in 1800s uniforms bringing history to life.
  • Then, take a narrated driving tour through downtown Halifax, passing key sites like Fairview Lawn Cemetery (Titanic graves), Halifax Public Gardens, Pier 21, the Farmers’ Market, and Point Pleasant Park. Your guide’s stories highlight the city’s vibrant heritage.
  • Finally, you’re dropped back at your hotel.
  • Your sightseeing adventure begins with pick up directly from your hotel in downtown Halifax before heading out toward Peggy’s Cove.
  •  Along the way, your guide will share fun facts and tips about the area on the way to the picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, located just under an hour from Halifax. 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. 
Summary
  • Discover the beauty and history of the coastal city of Halifax and nearby Peggy’s Cove on this small-group tour. You’ll have a chance to visit the famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and picturesque Peggy’s Cove fishing village before heading back to Halifax to explore Citadel Hill and enjoy a narrated driving tour of the city.
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  • Discover the beauty and history of the coastal city of Halifax and nearby Peggy’s Cove on this small-group tour. You’ll have a chance to visit the famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and picturesque Peggy’s Cove fishing village before heading back to Halifax to explore Citadel Hill and enjoy a narrated driving tour of the city.
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Version 42 – June 17, 2025 06:01
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Landing Page URL
  • https://www.seesight-tours.com/tours/halifax-day-tour
  • https://www.tripshepherd.com/tours/halifax-day-tour
Version 40 – March 10, 2025 17:47
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Short Description
  • Your sightseeing adventure begins with pick up directly from your hotel in downtown Halifax before heading out toward Peggy’s Cove.
  •  Along the way, your guide will share fun facts and tips about the area on the way to the picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, located just under an hour from Halifax. 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. 
  • Your sightseeing adventure begins with pick up directly from your hotel in downtown Halifax before heading out toward Peggy’s Cove.
  • Along the way, your guide will share fun facts and tips about the area on the way to the picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, located just under an hour from Halifax. 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. 
Booking cutoff
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Summary
  • Discover the beauty and history of the coastal city of Halifax and nearby Peggy’s Cove on this small-group tour. You’ll have a chance to visit the famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and picturesque Peggy’s Cove fishing village before heading back to Halifax to explore Citadel Hill and enjoy a narrated driving tour of the city.
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  • Discover the beauty and history of the coastal city of Halifax and nearby Peggy’s Cove on this small-group tour. You’ll have a chance to visit the famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and picturesque Peggy’s Cove fishing village before heading back to Halifax to explore Citadel Hill and enjoy a narrated driving tour of the city.
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  • Address: See Sight Tours - Halifax Tours, 1226 Hollis St Suite 104, Halifax, NS B3J 1T7, Canada
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Version 19 – July 31, 2024 15:22
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Summary
  • Discover the beauty and history of the coastal city of Halifax and nearby Peggy’s Cove on this small-group tour. You’ll have a chance to visit the famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and picturesque Peggy’s Cove fishing village before heading back to Halifax to explore Citadel Hill and enjoy a narrated driving tour of the city.
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  • This scenic small-group tour is the perfect way to spend an evening in Halifax. It features a visit to Peggy’s Cove to watch the sunset against the backdrop of the famous lighthouse, dinner at a local restaurant and a narrated driving tour through downtown Halifax. 
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Version 16 – July 13, 2024 10:32
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Landing Page URL
  • https://www.tripshepherd.com/tours/halifax-day-tour
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  • Easy
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Version 11 – February 08, 2023 18:48
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Included
  • beautiful scenic drive up to peggy’s cove and free time to explore the area, entrance to 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, pick up and drop off anywhere in downtown halifax
  • beautiful scenic drive up to peggy’s cove and free time to explore the area, driving tour from halifax to peggy's cove, entrance to 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, pick up and drop off anywhere in downtown halifax
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Included
  • beautiful scenic drive up to peggy’s cove and free time to explore the area, driving tour from halifax to peggy's cove, entrance to 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, pick up and drop off anywhere in downtown halifax
  • driving tour from halifax to peggy's cove, entrance to citadel hill, free time to explore peggy's cove, 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, pick up and drop off anywhere in downtown halifax
Version 9 – February 08, 2023 18:45
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Included
  • driving tour from halifax to peggy's cove, entrance to citadel hill, free time to explore peggy's cove, 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, pick up and drop off anywhere in downtown halifax
  • driving tour from halifax to peggy's cove, entrance to citadel hill, free time to explore peggy's cove, narrated driving tour of downtown halifax, pick up and drop off anywhere in downtown halifax
Version 8 – January 30, 2023 13:20
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  • Best of Halifax Tour including Peggy's Cove
  • The Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy's Cove
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  • Name: Halifax
  • Search name: Halifax, Canada
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Cancellation notes
  • Full refunds will be offered for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to departure time. For cancellations made with less than 24 hours to departure time, a $50 cancellation fee per guest will apply.
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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Emergency Phone Number
  • 888-961-6584
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