Halifax Tours

See the historic sights of Halifax in a futuristic way… on a Segway. After getting comfortable on the machines, join your guide and small group for a fun morning or afternoon. Roll along the Waterfront, the Public Gardens, the Citadel National Historic Site, Argyle Street and more. You’ve never seen Halifax like this before.

During this tour, guests can expect to learn about key historic events in our city’s history including the founding of Halifax, the Acadian Expulsion, the Halifax Explosion, and the many reasons why we Haligonians love this city today. Participants will learn about all major historical groups including the Acadians, Black Loyalists, Jamaican Maroons, Mi'kmaq, and British. Featuring a lovely ride along the Halifax boardwalk and into Point Pleasant Park before making our way into the Heart of the City, join us as we explore our City's favourite Green Spaces, Architecture, Urban Hubs, Night Life and Local Hot Spots. Our small group format allows for a relaxed experience between you and your guide hopefully feeling like a casual ride between friends. Please note the majority of this tour is conducted on bike lanes. Highlights: Halifax Waterfront, Point Pleasant Park, Citadel Hill, Public Gardens, , Downtown Halifax, Halifax Central Library & more.

On this Harbour Hopper tour, you'll travel on both land and water aboard a nifty, renovated amphibious Vietnam War vehicle. The unconventional method of transportation gives you an overview of some of Halifax's key landmarks: First, drive by St Paul’s Cathedral, Citadel Hill and Halifax Public Gardens, then splash into Halifax Harbour for panoramic views of the waterfront.

Halifax is an ideal base from which to discover the delights of Nova Scotia, but organizing transportation and sightseeing independently takes time and effort. On this tour, spin through the Canadian countryside in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle with your guide. With admission fees plus pickup and drop-off at your downtown Halifax hotel included, hit top attractions including the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada and Peggy's Cove Lighthouse.

Help hoist the sails as you take a ride on the Tall Ship Silva. An afternoon cruise on the Halifax Harbour on this 130’ schooner is complete with the opportunity to join the crew manning the sails, tying knots or even taking a turn at the helm! If you prefer, you can sit and watch the action while taking in the history and Maritime beauty of Halifax.

Welcome to tour the oldest working brewery in North America. Take and unforgettable tour of Alexander Keith's original brewery. Experience beer tastings and brewing education together with real Nova Scotian good times. Songs, stories and - of course - our fine variety of ales. Air Conditioned & Non Alcoholic beverages available. All ages permitted.

Come ashore and explore the oceanside city of Halifax on foot during this half-day guided walking tour that reveals architecture, East Coast culture, landmarks, and more. See the architecture of the capital city of Nova Scotia and learn about the history that shaped it from Province House, the Citadel, and the House of Assembly to lively modern areas like Spring Garden Road where you’ll visit local bars and shops.

Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play! On this 5 km tour, as well as the churches, gardens and graveyards, you'll explore the many tourist attractions, historical buildings, artwork and statues that make up this must-see section of the city. Highlights include Victoria Park, the Old Burying Ground, St. Mary's Basilica, the Halifax Citadel, the Old Town Clock and more! Don't just see Halifax, hear what it has to say! The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. See your score as you go! Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour too.

Visit one of Canada’s most recognizable landmarks: Peggy’s Cove, during a half-day excursion to that includes a tour through the city of Halifax. Come ashore and discover this seaside city’s maritime culture, history, and sights. Visit a tiny East Coast community before heading down the coast to Peggy’s Cove to climb on the devonian granite rock formations under the lighthouse at the ocean’s edge.

With red-sand beaches, towering lighthouses, Victorian architecture, and beautiful countryside, Prince Edward Island is the jewel in the crown of eastern Canada—but its remote location makes it hard to reach. On this 5-day tour, explore top attractions including Charlottetown and Green Gables, and savor a traditional lobster supper. With accommodation, some meals, national park entry fees, and round-trip travel from downtown Halifax, see the best of Prince Edward Island with ease.

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore the Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport! Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play! On this 2.5 km tour, you'll explore the many tourist attractions, historical buildings, artwork & statues that make up this must-see section of the city. Highlights include the Halifax Farmers Market, CSS Acadia, Halifax Cabling Wharf, Dockyard Clock & more! Don't just see the boardwalk, hear what it has to say! The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. See your score as you go! Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour too.

The best part of this tour is the down-home hospitality Sam tries to deliver with every ride. There is no real set schedule, so we have a bit more flexibility in how we do things. Sam will help you from the time you first write to the time she hugs you goodbye at the last stop and beyond if you're traveling to anywhere else that she is familiar with. Get to know other travelers and share once in a lifetime experiences along the way.

Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. You'll not only see historical sites & landmarks, but hear the stories of tragedy, survival & perseverance that surfaced from the 1917 Halifax Explosion. During the 5km tour you'll see the Memorial Bell Tower, Hydrostone District & various memorials, and learn about the miracle of Ashpan Annie, the adventure of Billy Wells, the ensuing Tsunami & much more! Don't just see the landmarks & memorials, hear what they have to say. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. See your score as you go. Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour too.

Explore Halifax with ease and efficiency on a short segway tour of the city’s top destinations. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and stories about popular landmarks in the city center, including the Halifax Citadel, Argyle Street, and the Waterfront Boardwalk. Departure times are offered at various times throughout the day for your convenience.

This tour is about Halifax's Remarkable History including Titanic and Halifax Explosion Sites and the Stories and Miracles of these Two Historic Tragedies. Van and Full Size SUV are equipped with a microphone to the speaker system and the Van has a large tablet mounted to roof to show Guests Videos and Photos to enhance your Tour experience so you have a Memorable, Unique Tour of Historic Halifax

Discover the rich heritage of the Maritimes and fishing at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. The museum explores how fishing has always been an important part of the culture of the Canadian Maritimes. Much more than just a look at the work of fisheries, the museum delves into the way of life on the sea, as it was and continues to evolve.

The South Shore of Nova Scotia is known for its picturesque coastal scenery and seaside towns. Home to the world-famous Old Town Lunenburg, known for its narrow streets, unique architecture, and colorful waterfront and also UNESCO World Heritage Site and Home to Bluenose II, Mahone Bay and Chester there is a photo op on around every corner. We also can stop at Swiss Air 111 Memorial Site in Bayswater then onto Canada’s most beloved lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove perched upon granite worn smooth by the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. There is so much more to explore on Nova Scotia’s South Shore, add these must-do adventures to your vacation plans!

We offer authentic tours to all our clients both smaller and larger groups. Each individual or group's need is different and we at Aberdeen Tours strives to go beyond and above to please and offer memorable tours. Our knowledgeable guides will thrill you with not only the expertise of the area touring but will treat you as a STAR! You will indeed be in the company of inspired, enthusiastic and educated guides who make thoughtful anecdotes and props to take you beyond the boundaries of sight-seeing. We will meet your group at the cruise ship pavilion at whatever time you desire.

Operation City Quest scavenger hunt of Halifax, takes you on an adventurous walk around the city. To play Operation City Quest, you'll use an app to collect points by finding items around the city using an app on your phone. You can also perform challenges to gain points. Check out the rankings in the app when you're done to see your score compared to other teams across the nation. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Halifax

Nova Scotia boasts some of the finest winery in Canada. Known for its historic maritime culture, fantastic beaches, the Bay of Fundy's record tides now add a great wine to that list. The earliest vines in Nova Scotia were planted in around 1610 by Champlain's hard-working band of settlers. It was and still is great to relax to a glass of wine after a hard day's work. Today the wine industry in Nova Scotia has grown to become a proud addition to the province's economy. We will begin our tour with the narration of the areas of our intended sites. Our first visit will be at the Domaine de Grand Pre Winery, where we will spend about two hours exploring this site. We will spend the day investigating the various vineyards where you can take in the beauty and sample their unique offerings. This is a day that is spent outdoors so please dress appropriately for this tour. Walking shoes are ideal.

Enjoy a scenic drive to the Annapolis Valley to experience 3 award winning wineries. Sip your way through Nova Scotia wine country and learn about our cool climate wines. Stop one includes a tour/tasting at the first winery. At the second winery enjoy a guided tasting and lunch with wine at Luckett Vineyards, overlooking the beautiful Minas Basin fed by the Bay of Fundy (Luckett Vineyards is only available during May-December). Finally, visit a third winery after lunch for a final guided tasting before heading back to Halifax.

Peggy's Cove is one of the most unique, captivating and exhilarating eye-openers in Nova Scotia. The quaint seaside hamlets of Shad Bay, Big Lake, East Dover and West Dover, to mention but a few, are also breathtaking. Known as Canada's most famous fishing village, Peggy's Cove, with its famous glacier rocks, offers an attraction that predates the stone age. As well, visitors can see the only post office in North America that is in a lighthouse. We stop here for approximately 30 minutes and if you're enjoying yourself, you can stay and enjoy a delicious fish chowder or perhaps a nice cold beer.

Come along with me oh, the places you will see! Sightseeing/storytelling tours leaving downtown Lunenburg daily. Experience magnificent seascapes, treasured places and hidden gems, authentic working fishing villages and stops at local picture-perfect locations along the way. It is the natural beauty and ocean vistas that will be the destination points and the backdrops for our local tours. We visit the places you came here for. The magnificent ocean and seascapes. The treasured places and hidden gems. Authentic working fishing villages and local picture-perfect locations. We’ll even add in some local stories for good measure. We only take 8 at a time so seating is limited but we think it’s more fun that way. Our adventure to beautiful Bluerocks is approximately an hour and a half from start to finish and we’ll get you back to the Lunenburg waterfront before the crow flies. This tour is a must-do if you want to experience first hand what the locals already know.

Why not combine our two most popular tours into one? See the sights of the historic port city of Halifax and then take in the famous breathtaking sights of Peggy's Cove. Our tour would commence from Pier 21 with its Historic block as the "Ellis Island" of Canada, where more than one million immigrants came through and more than 500,000 left from during WWII. From there we will visit St. Paul's Church, the oldest Anglican church in Canada. As well, St. Paul's Church was among some of the buildings that withstood the Great Halifax Explosion of 1917. We will drive on to Fort Needham Hill where a memorial carillon was built for the victims of that explosion. Then we'll be on to Canada's most famous lighthouse. Peggy's Cove is one of the most unique, captivating and exhilarating eye-openers in Nova Scotia. The quaint seaside hamlets of Shad Bay, Big Lake, East Dover and West Dover, to mention but a few, are also breathtaking.