Private Luxury Halifax Tour: Balance of History and Scenic Coastal Drive
4.9
38 Ratings
Halifax
This tour is unique because it is a private tour in a late model luxury vehicle. It provides a good balance of history, along with scenic coastal driving and exploring.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site - The British ran the Halifax Citadel site as a fortress until 1906. Guests can drive up to the top of the hill and take some photos of the Old Town Clock and the downtown Halifax area from the high ground.
- Sir Sandford Fleming Park (The Dingle) - This is a beautiful 95-acre park. Its memorial tower was built in 1908 to commemorate 150 years of democracy. It also has beautiful trails along the ocean.
- Halifax Public Gardens - Guests can take a leisurely stroll through this downtown garden. It is a picturesque Victorian garden that is 154 years in the making.
- Fairview Lawn Cemetery - Guests can visit the final resting place of over 120 victims of the 1912 Titanic disaster. Among the victims was the unknown child, who through DNA testing has now been identified.
- Peggy’s Cove - Granite rocks are white-washed into the ocean, left from the Ice Age 10,000 years ago. Artists love to paint here because of the strong contrasts among the ocean, rocks and lighthouse.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Driver / Transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Breakfast
Location
1040 Marginal Rd
Marginal Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(38 Ratings)
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Susan
Oct 29, 2023
Great day with a great tour guide! - Stewart was a very informative and friendly driver. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and took us all over the place!
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Ted_k
Oct 24, 2023
Awesome guide - Our guide was awesome!! Stewart was very knowledgeable. History and other local information. Drove the less traveled route and it added to the experience. Well worth the time and cost.
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Adriennef833
Oct 15, 2023
Enjoyable, thorough, convenient tour - What a treat this tour was. Stewart is informative and enjoyable. The tour is convenient and thorough. Stewart took good care of my elderly mother and aunt. Everyone had a great time.
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Connector51713196939
Oct 12, 2023
Excellent despite the weather - It poured on and off during the tour and the lack of sun left the autumn colors dull, BUT the ride was very comfortable and informative and enjoyable.
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870kimb
Oct 11, 2023
Wonderful tour and excellent tour guide - We booked the Halifax/Peggy's Cove/Lunenburg tour. Stuart was prompt in answering our questions and when we arrived at the pier, he was waiting for us. He was an awesome guide, an excellent driver and a great sense of humor and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the Celtic music that he played during our drive. We had an enjoyable day with Stuart and would highly recommend booking with him.
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Shelleysz2396gp
Oct 7, 2023
Halifax to the MAX! - Wow, he was on time and very personable. Communication was easy by email, phone and in person. He opened doors to a gorgeously clean nice car. He was a safe driver and was so informative and knew so much history. You could tell he loved his town. Out of all my port excursions this one was my favorite.
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Abigail_r
Oct 4, 2023
Worth every penny - I couldn't recommend this more!!! We were able to see a LOT of Halifax plus Peggy's Cove in comfort and style. This is a fantastic tour and the driver was knowledgeable, kind and helpful. Worth every single penny. Thank you so much!
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Steve_m
Sep 26, 2023
Best tour guide in Halifax - Stewart did an outstanding job for the four of us. His knowledge of local history and laid back manor was very nice. We saw everything in a timely an relaxed style and it was great he knew when to be where to avoid the crowds. Can't go wrong with Stewart.
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Linda_h
Sep 14, 2023
Outstanding Experience and accessible too!!!! - This tour was excellent for our family. Traveling with a wheelchair and walker and having mobility issues was no problem for our tour guide. We loved the tour he planned for us and the flexibility. I would do this again without hesitation!!!
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Dorothy_j
Sep 8, 2023
Stewart was prompt, informative, friendly, and his car was very clean and comfortable. I would hire him again. - Our trip at Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our favorites were the light house, information, little colorful towns, scenery.
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