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Private 5 Hour Tour to Peggys Cove and Historic Halifax

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Overview

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5 hours

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Discover the Best of Halifax & Peggy’s Cove in Just 5 Hours!

This engaging half-day tour combines the natural beauty of Peggy’s Cove with the deep historical roots of Halifax, offering an unforgettable experience in just 5 hours. Travel along Nova Scotia’s stunning Lighthouse Route with a knowledgeable local driver-guide as you head to Peggy’s Cove, one of Canada’s most iconic landmarks.

Back in Halifax, visit the Mont-Blanc Anchor Site and learn about the catastrophic Halifax Explosion of 1917. Pay your respects at the Titanic Grave Site, where over 100 victims of the tragic voyage rest, and hear stories of courage and loss that connect Halifax to this global event.

Continue to the Halifax Citadel, a star-shaped fortress. Step inside to explore historic ramparts, exhibits, and enjoy stunning views over the city. The tour ends with a stroll along the lively Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, the perfect place to relax and soak in the local vibe.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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

Private transportation

Bottled water

Admission Fees to Citadel National Historic site

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meals

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

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Peggy's Cove

Experience one of Nova Scotia’s most scenic drives as we travel along the breathtaking Lighthouse Route on a 45-minute to 1-hour journey to the iconic Peggy’s Cove. Along the way, enjoy panoramic coastal views, charming fishing communities, and dramatic seascapes. Upon arrival, spend approximately 1 hour exploring this picturesque village. Your driver-guide will walk you through the history and stories behind the famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse—one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. Stroll through Peggy’s Cove Village, a living postcard of colorful homes, fishing shacks, and lobster traps, and visit the William deGarthe Museum, where you’ll see the unique rock carving memorial the artist created as a tribute to Nova Scotian fishermen. You’ll also visit the Swissair Flight 111 Memorial, a serene site overlooking the ocean, dedicated to the victims of the tragic 1998 crash. This stop is a perfect blend of coastal beauty, local heritage, and heartfelt storytelling.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
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Mont Blanc Anchor Site

Following our return from Peggy’s Cove (Approx. 1 hour), our first stop back in Halifax is the Mont-Blanc Anchor Site. This dramatic display features one of the massive anchors from the SS Mont-Blanc, the French munitions ship involved in the Halifax Explosion of 1917. Blasted over 3 kilometers from the blast site by the force of the explosion, the anchor now stands as a striking symbol of the event’s magnitude. During this 10-minute stop, your driver-guide will explain the circumstances leading up to the disaster—how a collision between two ships in the harbour led to one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in recorded history.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Private 5 Hour Tour to Peggys Cove and Historic Halifax

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Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

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  • Best tour of our trip! Money well spent and would do it again!

    Amy N,

    Oct 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Messaged our driver for meeting location which was right in front of the terminal. Zamir was awesome! Provided water for us all and car was spotles. He was very informative of history of Halifax and gave us information for all locations we were going to. Having a private tour guide was the best. We moved at our pace rather than the pace of 20 other bus riders. We also could be flexible in the areas we stopped at. He even stopped off at a Lobster wholesaler for a quick lobster lesson. Basically the 5 hour time was ours and he was willing to spend whatever time we wanted at each location. At the end he dropped us off at a nearby restaurant which he recommended and it was wonderful! Highly recommend this tour! Thanks Zamir!!!

  • Amen- the best tour guide

    Janice G,

    Oct 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour of Peggy’s Cove in Halifax was just simply amazing! Amer was our driver and tour guide and it was so obvious that he loved his city and tried to show us everything great about it! He was so full of information and knowledgeable about everything it made the tour extremely enjoyable. He made sure that we saw the highlights and stopped at this beautiful red maple tree to take our picture because we came for the fall colors! I cannot say enough, good things about Amer! He took us to Peggy’s Cove, the light house, Citadels, and the flower garden. It was great!

  • Prompt driver. Nice...

    Greg W,

    Oct 19, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Prompt driver. Nice sights. Back at the ship on time. Very flexible with tour options. Loved Peggys Cove. Scenic drive.

  • Halifax great tour.

    Susana P,

    Oct 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent. Anant was a super guide, very friendly, knew so much about the history. It was like he became a friend. What a great experience!

  • Great Way to See What You Want

    Doug S,

    Oct 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What a wonderful way to see Peggy's Cove and Halifax. Our driver was exceptional and modified the tour to meet our needs and desires . This was a better way to see everything without being part of a large tour bus. The large tour groups seemed to be too big and a lot of herding and waiting. Our driver/guide was incredible, and the food stop we went to was a locals only sort of place, but exceptional.

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