Open Top Private Tours
Open Top Private Tours
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“Open Top Tours” provides visitors a unique and intimate way to enjoy Nova Scotia in 4 X 4 Jeeps. We do have a 6 pax Buick Enclave and acessc to 9, 14, and larger vehicles. We would love to take you on a day tour and excursion to visit local fishing villages, taste our amazing wines or simply relax on our spectacular beaches. Our guides are well versed and will share stories along the way. We are proud to offer you several tour options to suit your pleasure in all seasons. Whether you are in town for business or pleasure you should experience the beauty of Nova Scotia in one of our Open Top Jeeps !
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Fearless12980270239
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Friends
Karl was THE BEST!!! Very attentive…knowledgeable on the area and history..fantastic sense of humour….went out of his way to show us sights off the beaten path. Karl took the time to get to know each and every one in our group of 5 classy old birds.
We saw more in 2 days then what we could have hoped for…If we ever come back to Halifax…..Karl is the first person we will call….
Thanks again for a wonderful 2 days.
Patti….Nancy….Barb….Cheryl……Judy
We saw more in 2 days then what we could have hoped for…If we ever come back to Halifax…..Karl is the first person we will call….
Thanks again for a wonderful 2 days.
Patti….Nancy….Barb….Cheryl……Judy
Written September 24, 2023
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uomark
Phoenix, AZ11 contributions
Aug. 2019
We booked this tour as soon as we saw our cruise itinerary.
Karl Dias was great and easy to work with.
We saw Oak Island, Peggy's cove, the Titanic graveyard ...
Karl was entertaining, helpful, and knowledgeable.
It was the best activity on our 9 day cruise.
Karl Dias was great and easy to work with.
We saw Oak Island, Peggy's cove, the Titanic graveyard ...
Karl was entertaining, helpful, and knowledgeable.
It was the best activity on our 9 day cruise.
Written August 20, 2019
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Wronkolada
Atlanta61 contributions
Jun. 2019 • Friends
Booked a private tour with Karl and Jim of Open Top Tours. We had a group of 8 and used a Jeep and SUV. The advantages of a private tour is going to see places a cruise ship tour would never stop. These guys were knowledgeable and great to be with. Can’t say enough about them and the tour
Written June 22, 2019
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Janine Hart
Laaber, Germany642 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Thank you to Karl!! Truly enjoyed our time along the coast and bays! We went to Fairlawn cemetery, Terence Bay, Peggy’s cove and places in between. Remarkable landscape and I am not a fan of the 24+ passenger buses. Loved the one on one attention, and he was gracious to allow a few requests for my husband and me.
Written May 25, 2019
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Mackenzie
Agoura Hills61 contributions
Oct. 2018 • Couples
On a blustery day, October 18, 2018, Jim picked us up and our tour began. First we were introduced to the city of Halifax, parks and neighborhoods, downtown, harbor walk, university, historical points of interest, including a wee bit of history of where the term "loose lips sink ships" came from - Halifax. After, we were driven out to Prospect, a wonderful and off-the-beat fishing village, followed by an excellent lunch at Shaw's Landing (not a tour bus stop) en route to Peggy's Cove. All - wonderful. The blustery part comes from the fact that in one day we enjoyed sun, wind, hail - more sun - more hail - a bit of snow - then sun again. Clouds and weather truly blow through. Jim gave us the full experience! Thank you very much! We highly recommend anyone wishing to see more to consider this company an option. Well worth it!
Written November 14, 2018
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rjklawfirm
Houston, TX4 contributions
Oct. 2018 • Couples
We echo the 5 star reviews of Open Top Tours for 2018. Karl provided 2 of us with a memorable, unique, Halifax experience. Karl, himself, was respectful, engaging, a lively conversationalist and historian, and just all-around fun to be with.
Written October 24, 2018
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FrequentFlier819676
1 contribution
Sep. 2018 • Family
One of our port of calls on our cruise ship was Halifax. After researching excursions available in Halifax, we decided on Open Top Tours. Karl was easy to find once we disembarked from the ship. He was right where he said he would be, holding a sign. We did a 5 hour tour with Karl and it was fantastic! All excursions are costly but if you are able to spend a little bit to get a good tour of the city, don't hesitate to book a tour with Open Top Tour.
Written October 24, 2018
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3dogmombbj
Dunedin, FL35 contributions
Oct. 2018 • Couples
My group of 4 toured in the Buick with Jim. He gave us great suggestions on what time to visit Peggy's Cove to miss the crowds of the 6 cruise ships in port that day. We also visited other small fishing villages and went to a great restaurant for lunch. The lobster grilled cheese was everything!
Written October 23, 2018
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Iteach38
los angeles, california62 contributions
Oct. 2018 • Couples
We had a great tour with Karl in our last port of a 14 day cruise. Karl met us at the port and our day began. The weather was cold for us being from California so Karl took us up close to many sites so we wouldn’t have to leave the Jeep. He stopped at places so we could take pictures of the fall colors. Lunch was great. We enjoyed Peggy’s Cove. Karl was very knowledgeable. We had a great day! Would highly recommend this tour. Thanks Karl, Joan
Written October 23, 2018
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Barbara M
1 contribution
Oct. 2018 • Couples
This was a wonderful tour in Halifax. We were in a 6 passenger car even though there were only 2 of us. Our tour guide Jim was great and so knowledgeable....we covered some of downtown Halifax, stopped at aWonderful restaurant for lunch and the highlight was Peggy’s Cove. We also visited the cemetery of victims of the Titanic, and walked through the public gardens. Jim will cater to wherever you want to go and know absolutely everything! It was a wonderful day and i highly recommend this tour if you are in Halifax for a day.
Written October 22, 2018
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chinaloha
Honolulu, HI68 contributions
Are you Available on September 11 for a group of 4. Adventure of the Seas supposed to dock at 1:30 a.m and leave at 7:00 p.m. currently thinking of booking for 4 hours, but can we extend if we find there’s more to explore? My sister took your tour a couple of years ago and raved.
Karl D
Halifax, Canada35 contributions
Good afternoon, I do have availability on September 11.
I will have a sign with your last name and will meet you directly across the street from the terminal. It takes aprox 30 min to disembark. If you need more time we can certainly extend the tour.
Thank you
Karl
Hi, Karl are you available on October 19, 2019. My husband and I are cruising to Halifax on a Princess cruise we will dock at 9 am and depart at 6 pm
Karl D
Halifax, Canada35 contributions
Hi Sherrie and thank you for your email. I do have availability on October 19th. Are you interested in the a Peggy’s Cove village and lighthouse tour.
I can pick you up from the cruise ship terminal. I will have a sign with your last name and will meet you directly across the street from the terminal.
This tour takes aprox 4-5 hours at a relaxed pace. It takes aprox 30 min to disembark.
Thank you
Karl
greatgoal2015
Quincy, MA
Hi Karl
Thanks for the tour information. I will take the tour with my mother. How can I contact with you to talk about more further information?
Thanks
Judy
greatgoal2015
Quincy, MA
Hi Karl
Are you available on 9/30 ? Our cruise ship will arrive at Halifax on 9/30 9am and will leave by 7pm. Can you give us idea how to visit Halifax ?
Thanks
Judy
Karl D
Halifax, Canada35 contributions
Hi Judy and thank you for your email. I do have availability on September 30. We can tour the Peggy’s Cove area which is lovely. I take you away from the crowds and tour the small fishing villages. I will have a sign with your last name and meet you directly across the street from the terminal. It takes aprox 30 min to disembark. Based on 4 hours the total cost including taxes will be $322.00 total
Thank you
Karl
Elizabeth Rhodes Studio
Bowling Green, KY
Hi! Is there any availability for a party of four on October 2? We will be arriving on the Disney Magic.
Thank you!
Karl D
Halifax, Canada35 contributions
Hi Elizabeth and thank you for your email. I do have availability on October 2nd. We can do the Peggy’s Cove village and Lighthouse tour. I will meet your party when your ship arrives.
I will have a sign with your last name.
Based on 4 hours the total cost will be $322.00 tax incl
I accept all credit cards and cash.
Hope this helps
Karl
abshanfeld
Chesterfield, MO
We ..2 0f us..will be arriving off a cruise ship Monday Sept.17, 2018...Would like to set up a private open top tour of Halifax...Peggy's Cove and in between..What /who are available..cost..?? and amount of time to allot..??
Karl D
Halifax, Canada35 contributions
Good afternoon, sorry about the late response as I do not usually get question on this site. My phone number is902 4996674
I do have availability, the Peggy’s Cove lighthouse Village and lighthouse tour takes aprox 4 hours at a relaxed pace
Gots cost based on 4 hours will be $322.00 tax incl
Thanks in advance
Karl
cummingscynthia76
Elk Grove, CA
I would like to know how I make reservations for this tour? I am looking for a tour that leaves from the cruise port in Halifax
Karl D
Halifax, Canada35 contributions
Good morning and thank you for your email. You can book me at
902 499-6674
I will pick you up from the cruise terminal. What day do you arrive?
Thank you
Karl
marginal
usa25 contributions
sorry i meant to say my husband wants fall foliage. best tour for this first week of oct.
MelZilkowsky
Halifax, Canada88 contributions
Thank you for your inquiry. We would recommend the Annapolis Valley tour as you would see a lot of the trees lining the way to the valley and in the valley. Here you would also have chance to visit local wineries and/or walk the ocean floor if the tides are out. this is a 6 hour tour
Additionally the Peggy's Cove tour is very beautiful with any tress and foliage and local sites and travel along the coastline this is a 5 hour tour and longer if desired
Each year the colours peak in the first few weeks of October starting with reds and then unfolding into yellows and oranges into the third week of October. Each season the timing of colours does change as it is dependent on temperatures.
Please contact us with more details on the date of your arrival along with your cruise ship to see if we have a available jeep. Dates are booking up quickly with many days having more than one cruise ship in. This would also allow us to ensure appropriate time for your tour.
Contact Karl Dias 902-499-6674
More information on our tours on our website
Thank you
marginal
usa25 contributions
we will be on cruise. have visited halifax before. my husband wants all foliage. what is best tour first week of oct.
MelZilkowsky
Halifax, Canada88 contributions
Thank you for your inquiry. We would recommend the Annapolis Valley tour as you would see a lot of the trees lining the way to the valley and in the valley. Here you would also have chance to visit local wineries and/or walk the ocean floor if the tides are out. this is a 6 hour tour
Additionally the Peggy's Cove tour is very beautiful with any tress and foliage and local sites and travel along the coastline this is a 5 hour tour and longer if desired
Each year the colours peak in the first few weeks of October starting with reds and then unfolding into yellows and oranges into the third week of October. Each season the timing of colours does change as it is dependent on temperatures.
Please contact us with more details on the date of your arrival along with your cruise ship to see if we have a available jeep. Dates are booking up quickly with many days having more than one cruise ship in. This would also allow us to ensure appropriate time for your tour.
Contact Karl Dias 902-499-6674
More information on our tours on our website
Thank you