Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg Tour (small group)
Overview
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In this tour you will get to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg and the world's most popular lighthouse located in Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia.
Lunenburg is considered the finest known example of a British Colonial Era settlement, with many of its building and homes dating from the 1700's and 1800's.
Peggy's Cove is a charming sea side fishing community located in the St. Margaret's Bay Region outside of Halifax. Its lighthouse is arguably one of the most photographed locations in Canada.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We have a (4) person minimum per tour. If (4) guests in total haven't joined the tour for that day, the tour will be canceled.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided commentary enroute to locations.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
Lunenburg
The tour starts in downtown Halifax with a 1.5 hour (approximate) drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, considered the finest known example of a British Colonial Era settlement in North America. Settled in 1753, Lunenburg is the second oldest British colony in Canada and home to the world famous tall ship, Bluenose II. Strolling through the streets of Lunenburg will take you back to an era long ago, when most of the inhabitants made their livelihood from the bounty of the sea and home to some of the finest seafood in Canada. See for yourself why this small charming town is one of the most endearing of its kind. You'll have 2:30 hrs. (approximate) to explore the Lunenburg at your leisure and have lunch at one of the town's seafood restaurants.
Peggy's Cove
After you leave Lunenburg, you'll be on your way to Peggy's Cove, home to one of the most famous light houses in the world and Nova Scotia's most iconic landmarks. The scenic drive to Peggy's Cove will take 1:30 hrs. (approximate). The rugged and captivating landscape is awe inspiring for those who have never witnessed the power of the sea, as waves crash along the coastline. You'll have 1 hr. (approximate) to explore the cove's fishing village, browse some of the area's small quaint shops, and take some amazing photographs that you'll cherish for years to come. The tour concludes with your stop in Peggy's Cove and you will return to Halifax 1 hr. (approximate) later.
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Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg Tour (small group)
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Reviews
201 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A lot to experience, well worth the day
Carl C,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is a full day and packs in some great sights and experiences. The history and overview of the area were excellent.
Beautiful Halifax
Tracey J,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our second tour with Anchor, and we thoroughly enjoyed it again. Justine was a wonderful guide/driver, and our time spent at Lunenburg and Peggy‘s Cove was delightful.
Fun, knowledgeable and interesting!
catherinej406,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fun day out. Our driver and guide was knowledgeable and helped make our day. Being in a small group is nice and it's easier to get to talk to people. Both Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg were interesting and colourful and worth visiting. Very long journey though!!
Yikes - not what we expected. Too many detours & poor time management. Needed a day to decompress from that experience
Nicole S,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We chose this tour because of the duration and the minimal stops. Our tour guide took unnecessary detours for “photo ops” that we didn’t want, leaving us with a grand total of 25 mins in Peggy’s Cove. In a 8 tour, it was so disappointing. We left thinking we’d be back by 3, ended up being back later than 5 and having spent most of the on the road or doing things we didn’t want to do. The guide was nice enough but he also insisted on talking the whole 8 hours. The driver also made inappropriate comments about politics, women, and generally was pretty unsafe on the road. I feel like I’m going to have to rent a car or do another tour to actually spend time where I paid to go this time. Disappointing.
Outstanding tour!!
VacationLover43,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the pleasure of having Carly as our tour operator and she was fantastic!! We had a group of 6 so we had our own van and it was quite comfortable. Since a private tour we asked her to show us the things she would show her family and she didn’t disappoint.. We saw Peggy’s Cove, the gardens, the titanic cemetery and probably more I can’t think it. What made it special is she had commentary along the way and made the drive interesting. Would highly recommend.
Perfect Day in Lunenburg and Peggy’s Cove
409katyn,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, Robert was very knowledgeable and the views were amazing! Had a great lunch in Lunenburg and many perfect photo ops!
Great value, relaxing & informative tour
Nicola B,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful, worthwhile day trip from Halifax. We left the city before 9 and were back by 5pm or so. The tour guide Robert was informative, helpful and took us to the best photo spots and made a wonderful recommendation for a lobster place away- out of the tourist spots. The van was clean and comfortable and Robert drove us safely. We had a decent amount of time in each location. Peggy’s cove was really lovely.
Don't go on a busy day!
carlp678,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Lunenberg was very interesting and worth the trip. Peggy's Cove, however beautiful the lighthouse is, was very crowded and flooded with tour buses. Our tour guide was mediocre and devolved into a one-on-one political discussion with one of the tour group. Inappropriate at the least!
Robert was such an...
Susan G,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Robert was such an excellent guide extremely knowledgeable about the area, it's history and took us to a lunch place that served the best Lobster sandwich ever!
Lunenburg and Peggy's Cove tour
Carlin N,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing! Robert was a great tour guide, he is very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to spend the day with! I would recommend this tour to everybody!
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