Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
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Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
By Halifax Titanic Historical Tours
Recommended by 100% of travellers
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C$175.00
from per adult
C$175.00
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 13-100, max of 10 per group
Duration: 6h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
What's not included- Lunch
- Gratuity
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Guests driving to starting point Pier 22 can park for $10.00 CAD for All Day..Very Secure Parking
- Entry/Admission - Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- Entry/Admission - Old Town Clock
- Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- Guests can be picked up at any listed Downtown Hotel and Cruise & Driving Guests can meet at Pier 22 Parking Lot 1041 Marginal Rd ...Very secure parking for $10.00 CAD All day
- 1041 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7, Canada Will pick up Guests at any Downtown Hotel and Cruise Guests will meet Pier 22 Parking lot with sign-on Vehicle your surname
- Ports:
- Port of Halifax, 1215 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P8, Canada
- Pier 22 Pavillion, 1031 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7, Canada
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 273936P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Seating is the First Confirmed has the First Choice of Seats in Vehicle
- Tour is Four Guests Minimum to Ten Guests Maximum
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
- Nova Scotia lifted All Covid Mandates on March 21, 2022 (Subject to Change)...Personal Face coverings/Masks are encouraged but your choice. We will have supply Masks if you wish to wear one also Aloe Purell Hand sanitizer in every row of the Vehicle plus Lysol wipes & Kleenex
What you can expect during your visit- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- Which attractions will I visit with Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- Historic Properties
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Province House
- How much is Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax?
- Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax price starts from C$179.49. Discover and book Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax on Tripadvisor
- What is the Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax cancellation policy?
- Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax?
- Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax is hosted by Halifax Titanic Historical Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Halifax Titanic Historical Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 273936P1
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Itinerary
- You'll start at1041 Marginal RdOr, you can also get picked upSee departure details
- Pass byCanadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21Harbourside MarketThe Emigrant StatueSamuel Cunard StatueHalifax Waterfront BoardwalkGeorges Island National Historic SiteAlexander Keith's BreweryHMCS SackvilleMaritime Museum of the AtlanticArt Gallery of Nova ScotiaHistoric PropertiesSaint George's Round ChurchSt. Paul's ChurchHalifax City HallProvince HouseGovernment HouseOld Burying GroundSt. Mary's BasilicaHalifax Court HouseHalifax Central LibraryFort Massey CemeteryHoly Cross CemeteryOur Lady of Sorrows ChapelCathedral Church of all Saints
- 1Camp Hill CemeteryStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 2Halifax Public GardensStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 3Halifax Citadel National Historic SiteStop: 15 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 4Old Town ClockStop: 15 minutes - Admission excludedSee detailsPass byPoint Pleasant ParkDalhousie University
- 5Mont Blanc Anchor SiteStop: 5 minutesSee detailsPass byUniversity of King's College
- 6Sir Sandford Fleming Park (The Dingle)Stop: 10 minutesSee details
- 7Mount Olivet CemeteryStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 8Fairview Lawn CemeteryStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 9Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell TowerStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 10Fort Needham Memorial ParkStop: 20 minutesSee detailsPass byHydrostone MarketMont Blanc Cannon Site
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- Stay65052000Great tour. Don’t miss it.Before jumping on a Holland America Cruise, I booked this tour directly through Trip Advisor because of the great reviews. I was not disappointed. Paul was a great communicator before, during and after the trip. The van is very comfortable and easy to get in and out. Paul is super knowledgeable about the area and also supplements with great video presentations. He was timely and gave us all the tips on where to eat and shop. Highly recommend this tour. I’ve been on plenty of these around the world and this is one of the best.
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- 687melindal00Worth your time! No regretsGreat tour experience! Definitely felt like I visited more of Nova Scotia South Shore with Paul than if I had gone alone. Paul is incredibly knowledgeable and had a lot of insights regarding Halifax history. Also managed to beat out the bigger tour buses on our trip to Peggy's Cove, so managed to visit whilst the area was still relatively empty. I enjoyed the trip a lot, thank you Paul!
- M1232ORtiagob00Fantastic tour, beautiful places and the best guide!The tour couldn`t have been better. Paul, the tour guide, was very knowledge about the local history of Halifax, and took us to some unplanned stops like this roadside lobster shop, which was definitely a treat. The tour allowed more than enough time to explore Peggy`s Cove and Lunenberg, with a good lunch break in Lunenberg for some lobster rolls. After the tour was done, Paul went out if his way to show me couple spots I wanted to go in Cole Harbour, just amazing!
- allisonmI4491EE00So happy we did this!Excellent tour! We were visiting from out of province -- family of 5 with 3 kids in their 20's-and this tour was a great way to see some spots away from Halifax. Paul is a proud ambassador of Nova Scotia and is an excellent tour guide: professional, fun and personable. We will definitely do another of his tours on return visits to NS! Enjoyed lunch at a great local restaurant The Knot Pub in Lunenburg that was recommended by our Haligonian friends.
- JoeL438900Paul is amazing!Paul arrived hotel on time to pick me up. He is very talkative and experienced, knows everything about Halifax. The car was very comfortable and got enough time to walk around at Peggy Cove and Lunenburg. Very recommended!
- Bootsnbeans00A Tour That Stands Out!When we travel we always like to take tours. This tour was hands down the best one we have ever taken, and that is because of our tour guide Paul. He was so informative, and passionate about what he was talking about. This was not the standard run of the mill tour, we are use to taking! He was a really neat guy to meet and went out of his way to make our tour meaningful and we really appreciated his hard work!
- Steven B00Tour of a beautiful part of Nova Scotia’s coastline with fascinating historyAn informative small group tour with Paul as an expert guide. Paul will pick you up from your hotel, drive you the most scenic routes, and provide local insight and history. On our tour he beat the big bus tours to Peggy’s Cove so that our group of six were the only ones there (almost) and despite the fog, made it a great day out. If you only have one day travelling outside of Halifax, I’d really recommend this tour!
- Steven B00If you like a bit of everything…Super tour packing a lot in - history, nature, food and wine! Great communication and transit. Paul provides expert knowledge and knows how to flex the tour based on the weather, or to beat the queues, or to stop the minibus / van to let you look at bald eagles. Thanks Paul!
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- davidbQ8145EI00This is the tour company to book withPaul is by far the most knowledgeable, experienced and professional tour guide to go with. I recommend any of the tours offered by Halifax Titanic Historical Tours and recommend his services for airport pick up and drop off. Be warned about See Sight Tours, they are a company run out of Ontario, their vans use Ontario plates and the guides are not as experienced.
- Wilda W00Lovely relaxing day in the Annapolis ValleyAfter some intense days of walking 10-mile days in Montréal (got some fun blisters on my feet as proof), it was so lovely to be driven around. Paul was a wonderful guide who curated some thoughtful stops for us, including some photo ops, a lobster lunch stop, a gelato stop, and 3 wineries. I was apprehensive about being in a car for 6 hours but it didn't feel like that much time was spent in the car, as we had very relaxing stops where we got to stretch our feet and enjoy some tastings. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Nova Scotia.
- Jane S00The way to see the Annapolis Valley is with this tourThe way to see from Halifax to the Annapolis Valley, take a tour in a fancy van that seats eight comfortably. Paul, our guide was very professional and knowledgeable about the area. He knew the restaurants and sites to take us to and how to avoid the crowds. I would highly recommend this tour.
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annette r
4 contributions
May 2023
Paul is extremely knowledgeable about EVERYTHING, he is a font of information and has many years experience. The tour was thorough and fun!
Written May 28, 2023
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Paul M
Thank you annette r for taking the time to review your Tour or Historic Halifax, Dartmouth & Fisherman's Cove...Delighted to hear you had a fun time exploring this City that is Truly steeped in World & Canadian History...Merci Beaucoup for you very kind words
Written May 30, 2023
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Emily M.
2 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Couples
Excellent tour! Paul was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeable and professional. Good communication. Made for a nice trip and had documentaries and little videos to watch along the way to further enrich our knowledge. Very attentive to details. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!
Written April 30, 2023
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Paul M
Thank you Emily M for reviewing your Tour of Nova Scotia Beautiful South Shore...Elated to hear you had an Excellent tour exploring Lunenburg, Mahone Bay & Peggy's Cove...Merci Beaucoup for you kind words
Written April 30, 2023
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kcolton
Orange, CA350 contributions
Awesome tour. Guide very knowledgeable and we explored some great spots. Learned alot of history about Halifax. Would recommend. Cash only
Written March 1, 2023
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Thank you kcolton for taking the time to review your Tour of Historic Halifax...Glad to hear you all had an Awesome time in this Unforgettable City...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words!!
Written March 3, 2023
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Jacqui E
Goderich, Canada41 contributions
1000% worth every penny
We love to see the sites, but a guided tour is so worth it because Paul gave us the back stories, the nuances and descriptions. Paul added photos and videos to support the tour, which made it even more interesting.
What i ver much love is his support for local, artisan shops and restaurants. Included in the tour were local stops at the Farmers Market, Fisherman’s Cove shops and the little restaurant. These are EXACTLY the places i love to visit and I loved supporting these hardworking folks.
Do this tour at the beginning of your stay. His tour gave us a much better appreciation of the city, and as we explored the city during our stay, we often said, “Remember what Paul said about that place?” 🤣
We love to see the sites, but a guided tour is so worth it because Paul gave us the back stories, the nuances and descriptions. Paul added photos and videos to support the tour, which made it even more interesting.
What i ver much love is his support for local, artisan shops and restaurants. Included in the tour were local stops at the Farmers Market, Fisherman’s Cove shops and the little restaurant. These are EXACTLY the places i love to visit and I loved supporting these hardworking folks.
Do this tour at the beginning of your stay. His tour gave us a much better appreciation of the city, and as we explored the city during our stay, we often said, “Remember what Paul said about that place?” 🤣
Written November 16, 2022
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Thank you Jacqui E for taking the time to review your Tour of Historic Halifax, Dartmouth & Fisherman's Cove...Thrilled to hear you all had a Memorable Tour of this Unforgettable Historic City that is truly steeped in World & Canadian History...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
Written November 18, 2022
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Colette J
1 contribution
Oct. 2022 • Couples
Great day! A must do for all visitors. We did all the tours. Learned about and enjoyed all the sites - time well planned during all tours
Written November 11, 2022
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Paul M
Thank you Colette for taking the time to review your Trilogy of Tours of Nova Scotia..Elated you hear you had Memorable Tours of Canada's Ocean Playground...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
Written November 11, 2022
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patde
Portland, OR57 contributions
Oct. 2022
After two cancellations, our New England/Atlantic Canada cruise finally came to pass. Early on in planning, I had booked Paul McNeil’s Halifax Titanic Historical Tour. It was refreshing that he required no deposit, so we were out no money as the 2+ years passed. I reconfirmed with Paul a couple of times and, finally, we were able to visit Halifax in October 2022. Unfortunately, the cruise line had a too-short port time for a city so steeped in history. I had no prior knowledge of Halifax, and didn’t know what to expect. After spending several hours with Paul, I was left longing for more time there. He tailored his tour to our needs and tried to fit in all he possibly could, while mindful of our ship’s departure time.
In the course of 25 cruises, we have taken many, many tours and Paul is at the top of our list of guides we’ve experienced. His knowledge of the city was obvious and his love for it became apparent in his dialogue. His occasional personal interjections added to our enjoyment.
My husband and I were very comfortable in the van and the large tablet mounted above the dash held many slides and videos that added to our understanding and enjoyment of the sights we viewed.
As a testament to the kind of person Paul is, I must tell a somewhat simplified tale of a personal incident. After ending the tour, standing in line to reboard the ship, I was onboard when I realized I was missing my small backpack. I phoned Paul’s cell and he said he’d head right back to the terminal. I was a bit panicked as, by that time, we were very close to all-aboard time. A conscientious young man on the ship’s security staff told me to stay put and he’d go to the terminal. He connected with Paul and retrieved my backpack. A bit later, Paul phoned me to see that I had my backpack and all was well. Paul went the extra mile, literally as well as figuratively!
Given the opportunity, I would book another tour with Paul McNeil in a heartbeat! I can’t recommend him highly enough!
In the course of 25 cruises, we have taken many, many tours and Paul is at the top of our list of guides we’ve experienced. His knowledge of the city was obvious and his love for it became apparent in his dialogue. His occasional personal interjections added to our enjoyment.
My husband and I were very comfortable in the van and the large tablet mounted above the dash held many slides and videos that added to our understanding and enjoyment of the sights we viewed.
As a testament to the kind of person Paul is, I must tell a somewhat simplified tale of a personal incident. After ending the tour, standing in line to reboard the ship, I was onboard when I realized I was missing my small backpack. I phoned Paul’s cell and he said he’d head right back to the terminal. I was a bit panicked as, by that time, we were very close to all-aboard time. A conscientious young man on the ship’s security staff told me to stay put and he’d go to the terminal. He connected with Paul and retrieved my backpack. A bit later, Paul phoned me to see that I had my backpack and all was well. Paul went the extra mile, literally as well as figuratively!
Given the opportunity, I would book another tour with Paul McNeil in a heartbeat! I can’t recommend him highly enough!
Written October 31, 2022
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Paul M
Thank you patde for taking the time to review your Tour of Historic Halifax, Dartmouth & Fisherman's Cove...Elated to hear you had a Memorable Tour of this Amazing Unforgettable World Class City...Merci Beaucoup for your very kind words
Written November 1, 2022
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Jay C
4 contributions
Oct. 2022
Absolutely best tour of our entire trip. My party of 4 combined with a party of 5 and we spent 1/2 day traveling around Halifax and listening to stories, facts, etc. from Paul McNeil. He certainly knows his stuff and the entire tour was very enjoyable. I also appreciated that we reserved our spots on the tour with just a phone call (we were traveling on a cruise ship with a port call in Halifax). There was no deposit required and he was extremely professional throughout the entire process. Highly recommend both Paul and this tour for anyone stopping in Halifax. Money well spent!!!
Written October 26, 2022
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Paul M
Thank you Jay C for taking the time to review your Tour of Historic Halifax a City Truly Steeped in World & Canadian History literally on every corner in this Unforgettable & Memorable Town...Hope you have a chance to return...Merci Beaucoup for your VERY kind words...
Written October 29, 2022
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flybycrow
Volo, IL9 contributions
Oct. 2022
Paul was an exceptional guide who took us to the historical sites that the tour buses go to, but he also drove us to less touristy historical sites that were just as interesting. My favorite thing (and surprise) is his van has a large monitor in front of the van. He used the technology a lot to enhance our knowledge with pictures or short documentaries. My second favorite thing was his van is specious and has a high roof. It was easy to get in and out of. Depending on when you make your reservation, your seat is assigned and you know it. First gets first row. Very simple and keeps things fair. Just a great experience!
Written October 18, 2022
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Paul M
Thank you flybycrow for taking the time to review your Tour of Historic Halifax, Dartmouth & Fisherman's Cove...Elated to hear you had a Memorable Tour of Canada's "Crown Jewel City"...Merci Beaucoup for your VERY kind words...
Written October 21, 2022
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kcolton
Orange, CA350 contributions
We did this tour with 2 other couples from our ship. Paul was very informative and showed us a lot of the historical parts of Halifax. Knew of all the right places to visit and even planed to go to the Fort for the shooting of the cannon at noon perfect time. Highly recommend this tour. Don't forget that it is cash only
Written October 18, 2022
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Paul M
Thank you kcolton for taking the time to review your Tour of Historic Halifax...Happy to hear you had a Fantastic Tour of this Memorable City...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words...
Written October 18, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
JJ-SC21
Aiken, SC17 contributions
We had a great tour of Halifax with Paul. His knowledge of the history of the city was incredible. The video screen in the van was very helpful when hearing some of the stories about his city and its history.
Written October 17, 2022
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Paul M
Thank you JJ-SC21 for taking the time to review your Tour of Historic Halifax...Happy to hear you had an Excellent Tour of this Amazing City Steeped in World & Canadian History...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
Written October 17, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
slfspi
Springfield, IL7 contributions
Do you pick up from the Hollis Halifax Hotel? What time does this tour start and approximately what time would we be picked up?
Jack C R
Tucson, AZ4 contributions
What to do if the is only 2 of us senior citizens for 29 Sept 2021?
Jack C R
Tucson, AZ4 contributions
Is there any way of securing tickets for the 1/2 day Historical tour of Halifax on 29 Sept 201-21 , even if there is only two of us senior citizens ? A Waiting list? Anything
What is the departure time for this trip on Monday July 26, 2021. Thank you