Private Tour
Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
Overview
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Looking for things to do in Sydney, Nova Scotia, now Cape Breton? Consider walking on our scavenger hunt to discover the city first! Walk from City Hall to Sydney Harbor by way of the Cossit and Jost Houses and the Highlands Arts Theater.
Discover the unavoidable tourist attractions and the peculiarities of what locals call home. Solve challenges at each stage of your journey. During this time, you will also be exposed to the neighborhood’s history.
2 versions are available, both going to the same locations but with different challenges: #1 starts at City Hall; #2 starts at the Port of Sydney cruise terminal.
The Sydney NS Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 1.8 km / 1.1 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 1 to 2 hours to complete.
See the sights! 18 locations
Learn some local history
Challenge your knowledge: 12 varied challenges
Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout
Pet-friendly throughout
Start whenever you are ready – no fixed schedule
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
18 points of interest seen
24/7 customer support
12 varied challenges
This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
What To Expect
Learn about the cruise pavilion and its public market. Walk around to solve a few challenges. Spend 10 minutes here.
The Big Fiddle
Listen to an original song played from this giant fiddle which reflects the Celtic heritage of the people here. Your challenge is to uncover the fiddle's name. Also, see see Sydney's public market and learn about the Tartan of Cape Breton and that of Nova Scotia Close to : - St.Patrick's Church Museum - Cape Breton Highlanders Museum
Options
Sydney #1 tour
Alternate starting point: This is the exact same tour with the same challenges, but it starts at City Hall instead of the Cruise Terminal
Starting point:
City Hall - Cape Breton Regional Municipality, 320 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 7B9, Canada
Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
Alternate starting point: This tour is the same but has 2 different starting points for your convenience. Either start and end at the Cruise Terminal,
Starting point:
Port of Sydney, N.S., 90 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1A4, Canada
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun way to explore Sydney
Denise R,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00My husband and I enjoyed running around town solving fun problems as we answered several questions about the place. It gave us great opportunities to talk to people along the way which made the experience even richer. We learned odd things at every stop. People were so friendly and curious about the scavenger hunt that it really increased our enjoyment. Would love to do this again in other towns and cities.
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