Guided Highland Village and Baddeck Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion

Overview

Available languages

English

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First, you will visit the Highland Village, a living history museum that vividly depicts how the Scots lived from the 1600s to the present day. You will have the opportunity to explore authentic period buildings and learn about the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Scottish settlers through interactive exhibits and demonstrations.

Next, you will travel to Baddeck, a charming village known as the home of Alexander Graham Bell. Here, you will discover the fascinating history of the inventor of the telephone and learn about his significant contributions to aviation, including the birthplace of the first powered flight in North America.

Our experienced driver-guides will provide engaging commentary throughout the tour, ensuring a memorable and informative experience.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

admission fees

Guide In-person: English

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch is not included, but we will stop at restaurants during the tour and you can purchase your own meals if you wish.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site

Take a Bannockburn discovery tour to Iona and Baddeck with one of our courteous and knowledgeable drivers. Touring Highland Village which depicts how the Scott's lived in the 1600s till present time, moving on to Baddeck the home of Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of telephone and birthplace of first air flight in North America with photo stops in between- tour time 3 hours

3 hours • Admission Included

Highland Village

Along the way, you will enjoy breathtaking scenery, with our driver making photo stops at all the must-see locations. This ensures that you can capture the beauty of the landscapes and the memorable moments of your journey. The entire tour lasts approximately 3 hours, providing you with a rich and fulfilling experience of Cape Breton's history and natural beauty. Our experienced driver-guides will provide engaging commentary throughout the tour, ensuring a memorable and informative experience.

3 hours • Admission Included

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Guided Highland Village and Baddeck Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion

Pickup included

Reviews

4.09

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Problem with refund!
Helene T,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Our ship Majestic Princess cancelled the stop due to safety concerns. We have not gotten an answer from the provider or Viator about refund of our payment. No answer to multiple emails and contact thru Viator app.
A miss at the highland village
Laurie C,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Poor timing missed th highland village. It was closed when we arrived and we were allowed to walk around but it looked more like a ghost town. There were no period actors and nothing to see/do demonstrations . The tour guide was very nice, thank you terry. The Alexander graham bell museum was a nice experience.
Great cruise excursion
rodneymartens60,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Highland Village was interesting, especially talking with the period aged costume individuals… they provided a lot of history to the village. The country side was beautiful… as the leaves were at peak it would have been nice to stop for more fall colors. Alexander Graham Bell museum was good, learned a lot more about the man
Great tour!
Francis G,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful tour of the Highland Village and the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, thanks to our exceptional guide, Tom. Despite some unexpected challenges—including a last-minute change in our ship’s docking procedure and a few late passengers—Tom handled everything with grace and professionalism. He quickly adjusted the itinerary without compromising the quality of the experience. Tom was incredibly informative, sharing rich insights into the history and culture of Cape Breton and the life of Alexander Graham Bell. His passion for the area was evident and made the tour all the more engaging. He was also attentive and helpful throughout, ensuring everyone was comfortable and well taken care of. Most impressively, Tom managed to get us back to the ship right on time, which was no small feat given the delays. Highly recommend this tour—and especially Tom—for anyone looking to explore these fascinating sites with a knowledgeable and reliable guide.
Bad experience
Alejandro I,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Not worth it, the driver kept us waiting 1 hour, then I drive 2. Hours without giving any information, left us in front of some pizzas gave us 25 minutes to eat, finally took us to the Alejandro museum Graham Bell gave us 45 minutes and returned to the port after an hour and a half of road
Sydney’s Best
Djpalin,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Bob, our driver and guide, was a bundle of energy and knowledge. He knows the area so well and did everything to make our visit memorable!
Great tour! Beautiful scenery.
Harlan M,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Knowledgeable guide. Beautiful sights. Highland Village is a place we would love to visit again. This was a great tour!
Great Tour of the area!
Catherine R,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tom was great!! Very knowledgeable and courteous. Love the small group sizes offered by Viator. Great way to see the area.
We liked the small group...
Theresa E,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
We liked the small group tour. Enjoyed stopping at Christmas Tree Island post office. The highland village was interesting but we enjoyed Alexander Graham Bell Museum a bit better. We had a little time to eat lunch in Baddeck. All in all a nice overview of the area
Nice local tour for cruise passengers.
3333Phil,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A nice tour to consider when visiting via cruise ship. Got to learn some history of the Scottish settlers and their way of life. Plenty of time to walk around the recreated village and interact with the characters who manned many of the buildings.