Anchor Tours

Anchor Tours

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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Anchor Tours provides guided day tours based out of downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. We offer transportation and guide services to popular locations such as Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, Blue Rocks, Peggy's Cove, Chester, and Halifax. At Anchor Tours, we pride ourselves in offering our guests an authentic Nova Scotian experience. Learn about our heritage and enjoy what our maritime culture has to offer. On your journey, savour delicious fresh local seafood and specialty treats. We specialize in small intimate group tours and take our guests to places larger tours cannot - for a more unique personal experience. Join us today!
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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John C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
I've been to Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg before and yet found this trip with Jeff added another level of interest to both spots for me. Jeff's commentary felt thoughtful and well-planned yet conversational at the same time. The vehicle was very comfortable and I felt the itinerary worked well with plenty of time for us to explore what we wanted to--and lunch in Lunenberg was great!

My partner has never been to Nova Scotia before and she really enjoys Halifax but says that her stay wouldn't have been complete without this tour. There is something so exciting about the rich history of Nova Scotia and we are grateful for this experience!
Written June 23, 2022
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barb
Seattle, WA30 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
We booked the trip to Peggy’s Cove and Lunenberg with Jeff after reading reviews here and on Google. Not only is his tour price most competitive, his witty oratorical command is absolutely amazing and enjoyable. He has a fantastic and funny way of telling non-stop stories about not just the destination in question, but also random people from Halifax. We really enjoyed the ride and his company. The vehicle was immaculately clean as well.
Written June 13, 2022
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Anthony Lamb
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Couples
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We took the Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg Tour. A really beautiful part of the world! Lunenburg is full of authentic colonial era British builds. It's very quaint and idilic, but very hilly, so sturdy footwear is an absolute must. Peggy's Cove and the fishing village around the lighthouse is like something off a postcard. Pure beauty.

Tour:
Our tour guide Jeff was very pleasant and friendly. He collected us on time from our hotel and we took off without any fuss or faffing around (although as it was end of season we were the only 2 people on this particular outing.) Jeff is very much a person that is part of the area and the touring community. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the sights themselves, he also makes a point of delivering information about the people and the lifestyles of the areas that you're going through or visiting. (After all, what is a place without it's people?)
A friendly Nova Scotian tour from a guy who clearly knows and cares about the areas.

Thank you Jeff.
Written October 16, 2021
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Erin D
Newmarket, Canada2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
Booked the tour to Lunenberg and Peggy’s Cove. What a fabulous day! Picked up at our hotel by our driver and guide Reg, then picked up two more passengers and were on our way. Reg, a retired teacher, was so knowledgeable about the entire trip. He talked the whole trip filling us in on history, interesting sites and tidbits and answering all our questions. Arriving in Lunenberg, we did the fishing museum first, which was very interesting, then toured a schooner. Unfortunately the Blue Nose II was not in Harbour. Had an excellent lunch at a seafront hotel/restaurant and did some shopping in the quaint shops. Off to Peggy’s Cove; what a treat! Such a picturesque place and interesting maritime landscape!! This tour was well worth it. We were visiting Halifax for 5 days and I’m ever so glad we did this tour. Even my 10 year old son had a great time, was kept interested by Reg and learned a lot. Totally recommend!!
Written September 7, 2022
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Inspiration108237
Calgary, Canada2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
The Lunenburg and Peggy's cove trip was a great value for money and a very time-saving experience. In my travels, I usually don t take tours as I find them very expensive, and in the majority of the cases I am more than able to cover the itinerary on my own. After researching my travel options form Halifax to both Peggy's cove and Lunenburg, I quickly realized that Anchor tours was actually CHEAPER than the public transit options if I wanted to combine BOTH places. If I wanted to visit only Peggy's cove or Lunenburg, I probably would have used the public transit, which service was in very inconvenient times of the day and would have taken away from the experience. Jeff made everything very convenient. I was picked up from my hotel and dropped off there at the end of the tour. It was an amazing experience. Thank you Jeff.
Written September 25, 2021
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Varun
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
Excellent tour by Reg. The places we visited were scenic and absolutely breathtaking. But to add to the experience, Reg was the best tour guide we could ask for! He is a jovial person with an in-depth knowledge about the history of these places. He kept us engaged throughout the trip. But that’s not it, Jeff and Reg went above and beyond their duty to drop me off to my destination. I really appreciate their gesture. If you’re in Nova Scotia for a short time and want to get a glimpse of the beautiful province, I would highly recommend this tour!
Written June 15, 2023
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Kristel
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Family
Jeff is a great guide who is passionate about what he does. Aside from the history of the places we visited, he also shared stories about the locals which made the tour more memorable. Our group had a lot of time to walk around, eat, take pictures and experience Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and Peggy's Cove on our own pace. We had a wonderful time! We definitely recommend booking a tour with Anchor Tours especially if you have limited time in Nova Scotia.
Written October 4, 2021
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Lila S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
My friend was visiting me in Halifax for the weekend and I wanted to bring her to a few must-see places - Peggy's Cove and Lunenberg. I highly recommend Anchor tours to any tourist or local who want to explore Nova Scotia's top destinations and learn more about its history. Jeff is a very knowledgeable tour guide, who is very patient, kind, and accommodating! As a local, there was even some information and facts that I did not know of!

There was enough time to explore each location and Jeff gave us suggestions on what to see and where to go. Jeff is a great host who will pick you up and drop you off wherever is convenient for you and will take care of you for the whole trip. Definitely a great way to show my friend around Nova Scotia! Thank you Jeff for making our trip memorable! I would not hesitate to book with Anchor Tours and would love to do another trip soon.
Written May 31, 2022
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Debbie B
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
It was our first time coming to Halifax. I really enjoyed the wealth of history Jeff brought to both tours. On our first tour, my daughters enjoyed the ghost stories while my husband and I appreciated the depth of Halifax history that Jeff interwove into his downtown walk. On our second tour to Peggy’s Cove and Lunenberg, Jeff took the time to drive us out of the city to show us some equally interesting parts of the province along the coast. He included a great variety of facts and historical anecdotes both in and outside the city. For the countryside drive, the scenery was lush and beautiful and Jeff’s casual conversations were a pleasant way to truly understand some aspects of this wonderful province without worrying about the hassle of driving. Thanks again Jeff. We would highly recommend these tours.
-Debbie and Chris
Written August 21, 2021
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Hi Debbie & Chris, Thank you for your thoughtful review! It was a pleasure to have your family on our Halifax Ghost Walk and a tour of Lunenburg and Peggy's Cove. I'm pleased to hear you all enjoyed yourselves and that you would recommend Anchor Tours to others. I hope you come back to Nova Scotia in the future to explore more of our amazing province. There's so much more that I'd love to show you! Sincerely, Jeff Babineau Anchor Tours
Written August 23, 2021
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Allison C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
We only had a day to see Nova Scotia beyond Halifax. I definitely did my research on tour companies and Anchor tours had the most reasonable price and timings for a tour of Lunenburg and Peggy's Cove from Halifax. Jeff picked us up right at our hotel, exactly at the time he said he would be there, and filled us in the entire journey on information and stories on Halifax, Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and the surrounding areas. He definitely knows his stuff! Would not hesitate to book another tour with Anchor tours the next time I'm on the East Coast, and you shouldn't either!
Written October 19, 2021
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