Halifax Sightseeing Tour including Peggy’s Cove

Discover the best of Halifax!

Your Halifax sightseeing adventure begins with being picked up from your hotel in downtown Halifax and heading out towards the picturesque fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, located about an hour drive from Halifax. Along the way, your guide will share fun facts and tips about the area.

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). The tiny fishing village of Peggy’s Cove offers some small shops you can peruse or grab a seat on one of the benches and enjoy the spectacular ocean views.You’ll have some free time to explore the area.

After your visit to Peggy’s Cove, you'll head back to Halifax to visit historic Citadel Hill. You will learn about the military history of the hill and see the Highlander re-enactment interpreters dressed in traditional uniforms from the 1800s.

Next, 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 Pier 21, the Titanic cemetery (Fairview Lawn Cemetery), Halifax Farmers Market, City Gardens, and Point Pleasant Park.

At the end the tour, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

 What's included:

• Beautiful scenic drive up to Peggy’s Cove and free time to explore the area.
• An informative tour of Citadel Hill.
• A narrated driving tour of downtown Halifax, passing multiple points of interest including Titanic Cemetery, Pier 21, City Gardens, Point Pleasant Park and Halifax Farmers Market.
• An informative tour of Citadel Hill.
• Intimate, guided, small-group tour experience (groups are limited to 7 people).
• An experienced, knowlegable tour guide.
• Pick up and drop off from anywhere in downtown Halifax.

Duration: 4-hours

When: Available year-round tours daily.

Need to know:

• During winter months, adverse weather may result in the cancellation of the Peggy’s Cove portion and/or Citadel Hill portion of this tour.

Whether you are looking for a unique experience gift or new ways to discover Halifax attractions, add this to your list of fun things to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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