Private Tour
Halifax Private Shore Excursion
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the best of Halifax in just 4 hours on this private tour, perfect for cruise guests and short-stay visitors. Enjoy a scenic 50-minute coastal drive to the iconic Peggy’s Cove, passing charming fishing villages and lakes. Spend 1 hour exploring the famous lighthouse, granite rocks, and quaint shops of this postcard-perfect seaside village. On the return to Halifax, visit the Titanic Victims Cemetery for 20 minutes, where your guide shares powerful stories of the city’s connection to the tragedy. Next, explore the historic Citadel Hill from the inside, with 30 minutes to walk its ramparts, visit the barracks, and enjoy sweeping harbor views. Conclude your tour with a drop-off at the lively Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk or back at your original location. This tour blends stunning scenery, local history, and a personal touch—led by a knowledgeable local driver-guide. Book now for a relaxed, insightful, and unforgettable Halifax experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Peggy's Cove
Your 4-hour private tour starts right from the Halifax Cruise Terminal or your hotel in the city. We’ll hit the road for a scenic 50-minute drive toward Peggy’s Cove, passing through peaceful fishing villages, quiet lakes, and stretches of stunning coastal views along the way. It’s the kind of drive where you’ll want to just sit back, relax, and take it all in. Our first stop is the star of the show — Peggy’s Cove. You’ll spend about an hour exploring this tiny, postcard-perfect village. It feels like a place where time stands still, with colourful homes perched on the rocks, fishing boats in the harbour, and the salty Atlantic breeze in the air. Of course, we’ll visit the iconic lighthouse — one of the most photographed spots in Canada — standing proudly on giant granite rocks with the waves crashing below. You’ll have time to wander the rocks, snap a few unforgettable photos, visit local gift shops, and just enjoy the peaceful vibe of the place.
Fairview Lawn Cemetery
After your visit to Peggy’s Cove, we’ll head back toward Halifax — a drive of about 45 minutes — and stop at one of the most poignant sites in the city: the Titanic Victims Cemetery, officially known as Fairview Lawn Cemetery. Halifax played a significant role in the aftermath of the Titanic disaster, as it was the closest major port to where the ship sank. Here, you'll spend around 15 minutes walking among the graves of over 120 victims, including crew members, passengers from all classes, and even one grave marked only as “The Unknown Child.” Your guide will share moving stories and historical context that bring this place to life in a respectful and memorable way.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Guide (English)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Tickets to Citadel hill
Meals
Restroom on board
Pickup points
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Halifax Private Shore Excursion
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very pleasant private tour in Halifax
Laura V,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Al gave us a very nice tour. We went to Peggy's cove, through the town, coastal drive and saw King's college and fall color. We learned about the titanic. Al was friendly and informative.
Do it...
Joseph H,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Driver very knowledgeable and friendly. He was handicapped by some unpleasant weather, but did his best putting a happy face on the experience.
Our fun day in Nova Scotia with Doug
Joyce H,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was wonderful very knowledgeable and took time with us . He was just like a friend we had known. We went to titanic graves and he told us about some of them. And gave us plenty of time in Peggy’s cove. We went to the old fort he is a fantastic guide.
Halifax tour
Paula C,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Peggy’s Cove was beautiful and the cemetery was very interesting. Unfortunately, this was a private tour but our guide mostly drove. I have been on other private tours and the guides were interactive talking and giving information the whole time. This didn’t happen so the trip was disappointing.
Al was a great guide....
Tim K,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Al was a great guide. Worked in extra stop at lobster retailer. Flexed schedule to maximize schedule
Halifax & Region highlights
Cindy R,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Al provides a very personalized history and overview of Halifax and surroundings. We loved his unique perspective and insightful & informative comments. We would definitely recommend him for a tour!
Great tour in Halifax, NS
Jonathan S,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Visited Halifax on a cruise so had limited time is felt a tour to see the wider area was best. Fantastic tour. Claudio met us at the cruise terminal and took us to Peggy’s Cove and the Titanic cemetery. Claudio had a great knowledge of Halifax and surrounding area including the history. Along with the planned stops he also took us around some lesser known areas off the main tourist trail which was great. Fantastic tour which I would highly recommend.
Wonderful private tour. Our guide Al was fabulous. Full of knowledge about Halifax and an incredibly nice human. Highly
Janette J,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We opted for a tour of Peggy’s cove, citadel, titanic cemetery and waterfront. We ran out of time for Citadel as we spent longer at other sites. Thouroughly enjoyed our whole day and would highly recommend this tour, this tour company and Al if you are lucky enough to get him as your guide.
Covered all we wanted to see
Jennifer H,,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I live a private tour and this one did not disappoint. Perfect amount of time to see highlights in and around Halifax. Ziyan was super knowledgeable and friendly.
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