Paul our guide was great! He was enthusiastic, passionate and extremely knowledgeable. He picked us up at our hotel in a fancy Lincoln Continental Sedan with treats and beverages included. We had a 6-hour narrated tour which included Historic Halifax, Dartmouth & Fisherman's Cove. We saw the cannon blast at noon at the top of Citadel-National Historic Site, visited Titanic grave sites, walked through the public garden, learned so much about historical events of Halifax including the 1917 Explosion, to the importance of Pier 21. We enjoyed a lovely lunch at Evans Seafood. It was an amazing tour from start to finish!

This had to be one of the best excursions we’ve ever had. As any excursion goes you never know what to expect and usually you cross your fingers hoping that’ll be good. Paul was amazing, from the moment I booked the excursion until the moment he dropped us off back at the port. Paul was early to pick us up which gave us the advantage of being early at Peggy’s cove. His mission was to get us there before all the other tour buses and that he did given us the opportunity to enjoy it without crowds. Paul also took the scenic route instead of the highway so that we had the chance to admire the beautiful scenery, slowing down for us to be able to take pictures and stopping at small places that were interesting like a lobster place where we received a lesson on the different types of lobsters very interesting 😊 Paul drove us around Lunenburg pointing out so many interesting details. Overall it was a great experience Paul was definitely a 10 out 10 highly recommended.

This was an absolutely fantastic tour of Halifax and everything about it. Our guide Paul was so passionate and enthusiastic about Halifax and its history. Our tour lasted almost 7 hours and we were on a cruise ship and in Halifax for the day. He picked us right up at the port, had a sign with our names on it and there were 4 others with us in a nice van. A great small group of 6 people. We toured around the whole city, got to walk through the Public Gardens, stopped at the Citadel and saw the cannon fire at noon and the changing of the guard, learned so much about the explosion that killed many in Halifax and also learned things I did not know about the Titanic. We went to 2 different Titanic cemetaries and passed by even more. We stopped in a charming fishing village and had lunch at a local and delicious seafood restaurant. We could not have asked for a better day with a more enthusiastic host. He provided waters for us the entire day and also had a TV screen in the car to show us pictures and videos about all of the great stories he told us throughout the day. An absolutely fantastic tour that is a must do when visiting Halifax!

Read the excellent reviews and went to Paul’s website after not being impressed by the cruise line’s offerings or prices for excursions on the day we were in Halifax. We were initially interested in his Titanic tour so I inquired and received a response in less than 24 hours. While he wasn’t offering it on that particular day, he offered us spots on the South Shore one. What an awesome stroke of luck we didn’t even realize had occurred! Paul confirmed our reservation via email with detailed instructions for pick-up when we arrived in port, and followed up with a text to make sure I received them. All very reassuring. Paul’s tour is top notch! A must do for anyone visiting Halifax. First, it’s a van vs. a bus, so easier to get around city streets and small town roads. He knows his way around traffic! The small group size also allowed for us to take as much time as we wanted or even cut short allotted time at each stop. Paul drove us along the scenic coast and waterways for a perfectly picturesque ride. (The big buses took the highway.) Along with the major stops, we made a couple of “off the beaten path” ones that truly make this a unique experience. Like a little beach area with white sand and turquoise water….on the South Shore of Nova Scotia! It was instagram-worthy with fall foliage as a backdrop. And then we also got up close and personal with some live lobsters at another quick drop-in. Along the way, Paul had videos for us to watch that related to the area and/or events that had taken place there. No substitute for his knowledge and entertaining narration, but interesting additions to it! Our lunch stop had lots of options for all tastes and enough time for a little shopping. We returned to the port with ample time before “all aboard”. I would tour with Paul any time again and again!

Paul was a great tour guide! Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, patient (we were a group of 10 family members…including one 92 year old). We saw so many sites and learned lots about the history of Halifax. He shared videos and still pictures which further enhanced our understanding of the history of Halifax and also made it easier for our elderly mother to enjoy sites that she didn’t feel up to walking around. Great lunch suggestion, too! Be sure to use this tour company if you’re interested in a private tour. He even picked us up at the cruise dock!

I can't say enough good things about Paul McNeil's exceptional tour of Halifax. From beginning to end, we were delighted: by the helpful communications from Paul before the tour; the clean, well-appointed, and comfortable touring van; the camaraderie of our small tour group; and most of all, for the wealth of information, history, and stories shared by Paul throughout the experience. He knows Halifax, a city he clearly loves, its history, and Titanic history inside and out. You won't find a better tour of this city at any price.

We did the Historic Halifax Dartmouth Titanic tour during our stay inHalifax.Paul our driver and tour guide was absolutely amazing. His knowledge of the history of Halifax including the harbour explosion in 1917 is extensive . The stories he has of passengers on the Titanic that are conected to Nova Scotia ,including all the the Titanic passengers buried in Halifax cemeteries(he takes you to the other rarely seen cementary as well) ,was so impressive. For our lunch stop he took us to the ferry terminal over in Dartmouth and I thought "ah what the heck" however he assured us the little restaurant inside had amazing food. Once again Paul came through as i had the best lobster roll of our whole 3 week maritime trip. His audio and visual presentations inside the van was a real nice touch. He took us to a real fishing village as well as to the Citadel for the noon gun. Just an awesome day ! This tour was well worth the money and i highly highly recommend it if your staying in Halifax

Paul is very passionate about his city and really brings the sights to life. We are left with a much greater understanding and deep respect for the history of Halifax and it's people. The tour exceeded our expectations!!TY

We are a group of four sisters on an eastern seaboard birthday cruise. There were nine passengers in the van. This tour is highly recommended. Paul our guide clearly has a passion for Halifax. His extensive wealth of knowledge held our attention and was augmented with multi media. All the stops had their own charm. Fisherman’s Cove was our favourite. Authentic, working fishing village with plenty of time given to explore and do photo shoots. Paul was very conscious about getting us back to the ship on time which we much appreciated. Thank you, Paul! We hope to return to the charming Maritimes.

We recently took this tour of Halifax, which turned out to be one of our favorite stops during our vacation in Canada. I usually love snapping lots of photos during tours, but I wasn’t able to this time because the back seat of the van had smaller windows, and there weren’t many stops to get a good look at some of the very interesting architecture and views. Our guide, Paul, was knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Halifax. He shared so many interesting facts and stories, both amusing and tragic. The sound system in the van worked well, and there was an audiovisual screen up front, showing historic photos. However, we would have preferred more actual stops and less screen time to really soak in the sights. One thing I would have changed is the amount of time we spent in the cemeteries—just a bit too long. Also, Paul spoke somewhat negatively about touring Peggy’s Cove, which I don't understand because my daughter and her family had a tour there and were absolutely thrilled with it. Overall, while there were a few things I would have tweaked, it was still a pretty enjoyable experience, and Halifax itself definitely left a great impression on us!

From pickup at our Hotel to drop off we discovered so much about the history of Halifax thanks to Paul’s encyclopedic knowledge of his city. In addition, his passion and devotion came through as he also included visits to places neglected by other tour companies with special emphasis on those resting now in peace from the 1917 explosion. He also respected all victims of the Titanic by including visits to their graves in the three cemeteries where they lie. His vehicle is spacious and extremely well equipped with the ability to show images and videos to enhance his already detailed commentary. Finally his choice of restaurant in Dartmouth for lunch was able to provide gluten free fish and chips so my wife could for once enjoy battered fish. Thank you Paul for everything including our airport return. Neil and Pauline

We had a modified tour that included Peggy's Cove and Titanic sites. Paul included a lot of history . He did an excellent job. I highly recommend it.

Excellent tour, we visited Peggy's Cove and quaint fishing villages. Our tour guide Paul was very prompt, informative and professional. He communicated well prior to our tour with clear simple instructions. He kept us ahed of the crowded tour buses. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour.

Paul is a great tour guide who obviously enjoys working with people, and loves Halifax and its history. We learned so much about Halifax, its history and development as an early part of Canada's history. The tours of Titanic related areas, and the 1917 explosion were very informative. Loved the tour and the city of Halifax. Thank you Paul.

I highly recommend this tour. We chose this tour instead of a shore excursion from our ship. I'm glad we did! Six hours seems like a long time, but the time flew by on this multimedia tour. Paul's knowledge of the area made for a fantastic day! His van was clean and comfortable. He even helped us capture great photos at our various stops! You will learn so much about Halifax and the surrounding area on this tour. Thanks for a great day!