Historic Halifax by Foot | 2 hours 30 minutes

117 Reviews | Halifax
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Historic Halifax by Foot
2 Adults x $34.91
$69.82
Approx Total
$69.82

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Services of a local guide
  • Food and beverages are not included.

Overview

The Historic Halifax by Foot tour provides visitors an opportunity to sample the history, architecture and hospitality the city has to offer. Your local guide will lead you on a comfortable paced tour through the downtown area, with multiple stops at various locations for photos and conversation. With a small group size, guests will be able to enjoy a more personal tour.

Meeting points

Meet your guide across the street from the Canadian Immigration Museum. You will see a railway passenger car in front of the museum. Your guide will be across the street from the railway car.

End point

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Your tour will end on the Halifax waterfront, next to the Halifax Ferry Terminal.

Itinerary

  • Halifax Public Gardens

    With your local guide, enter the Oldest Victorian Gardens in Canada, through the main gates. Inside the Gardens your guide will explain the history and monuments found inside. Free time will also be provided to explore on your known.

    30 minutes

  • Old Burying Ground

    The Old Burying Ground is Halifax's oldest cemetery, founded in 1749. Your route will take you by the site featuring restored headstones, the only Crimean War memorial in North America and interesting tales of those laid to rest.

    10 minutes

  • Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

    Providing a commanding view of downtown Halifax and the harbour, walk to the top of Citadel and join your guide as they explain the importance of Halifax as a military establishment and the importance of the Citadel. Great photo opportunity. This tour does not go inside the Citadel National Historic Site.

    15 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Founded in 1749, St. Paul's is the oldest Anglican church in Canada, as well as the oldest building in Halifax. From the Grand Parade, your guide will explain it's connection to the Halifax Explosion.

  • N/A

    Your guide will stop at this historic military parade square dating from the founding of Halifax in 1749. At the north end of the Grand Parade is the Halifax City Hall, the seat of municipal government in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality. At the south end is St. Paul's Church. In the middle of Grand Parade is the cenotaph built originally to commemorate the soldiers who served in First World War, Second World War, and the Korean War. Your guide will also take this time to talk about the Halifax Explosion, the worst man made explosion prior to the Second World War bombing in Japan.

    15 minutes

  • Province House (Pass By)

    Constructed between 1817-1819, Province House is Canada's longest serving legislative building in Canada. The structure is considered one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in North America. It is also the location of a famous court case in 1835 which lead to freedom of the press in Canada. Your guide will provide details about the unique events that have taken place at Provinces and the people who have governed Nova Scotia.

  • Old Town Clock (Pass By)

    The Old Town Clock is one of Halifax's most famous landmarks. Constructed to provide the correct time to the local garrison, it has been helping Haligonians keep on time since 1803. Your route from Citadel Hill will take you past the front steps of the clock.

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • As this is a walking tour, persons with walking issues should not participate.
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking problems.

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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117 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 99 reviews with 5 stars

Informative and Pleasant

Published on Oct, 2024

We feel so glad we took this tour! Duncan was a fantastic guide. It was well organized, and we enjoyed learning about historic and current Canada. We met right by the cruise port, and it was a wonderful way to see Halifax when we only had one day!

Great time in Halifax

Published on Oct, 2024

This was a very informative tour. The tour guide was engaging and knew all about Halifax. Great day, thank you. Walked a lot but well worth it.

Great walking Tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Great Walking Tour. We had Glen as our guide. He did an outstanding job narrating our walk. The history and stories were great and was humorous too. We had a group of 7 and everyone was very happy with the tour. Great town!

Great experience

Published on Oct, 2024

Our guide was very pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. Out pickup information was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience .

Great walk through Hslifaxxhistory

Published on Oct, 2024

Our guide. Glenn, had a history degree and used this to give us a very interesting and informative insight into Halifax, how it has grown to be city of today. Grest tour at reasonable price. Bargain!

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