The best way to get to know a new city is by exploring its hot spots with an insider. Friendly and personable people, Haligonians enjoy nothing more than welcoming guests to the city they love.
Here are 8 ways that you can get out and explore Halifax.
Boat tour – Halifax Ferry and Murphy’s on the Water
Looking for that perfect skyline shot or a tour with less walking and more watching? For a short Harbour tour, hop aboard a Halifax ferry, North America’s oldest saltwater ferry service, and you’ll head across the Halifax Harbour an arrive in Dartmouth at Alderney Landing in just under 15 minutes… where you can then explore downtown Dartmouth and return to Halifax on another ferry.
Looking for a longer boat tour – be sure to stop by Murphy’s on the Water next to the Halifax ferry terminal on the Halifax waterfront to book your spot aboard one of their boats. From the Tall Ship Silva to the Harbour Queen Riverboat, enjoy a themed harbour tour such as “Wines on the Water” or sit back and enjoy a dinner cruise at sunset to kick off your evening.
Jeep tour – Open Top Tours
Hop in a 4×4 Jeep for a fun and intimate way to experience everything from the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site to Peggy’s Cove to the Annapolis Valley and Lunenburg. Although the tours can take you out of Halifax, all Open Top tours are customizable if there are sites in the city you need to see, maybe even with the top down!
Segway tour – Segway Nova Scotia
Want to turn heads as you tour Halifax? Try out a Segway tour. Your experienced guide will provide training and orientation prior to your departure. Enjoy a standard offering like the Waterfront Tour or City Tour. Guides will even take you across the harbour to Dartmouth for a different perspective of the Halifax skyline. Customized tours available.
Cycling tour – I Heart Bikes
Whether you prefer to explore the city on your own by renting a bike or as part of a guide tour, you’re sure to have fun explore Halifax on two wheels. Enjoy exploring at your own pace or have your guide share information about the neighbourhoods, history and urban core as you pedal through city streets and along the waterfront boardwalk.
Food tour – Local Tasting Tours
This is one of the most delicious ways to get around town! On a Local Tasting Tour you will meet local chefs, watch kitchen demonstrations, and, of course, taste their delicious creations. Foodies will love this walking tour, which highlights some of the best cuisine in the city. Your tastebuds will enjoy sampling everything from artisanal wood-fired pizza to handmade chocolates and craft beer. For a behind-the-scenes look at culinary culture in the city’s North End, try an Open Kitchen Food Tour.
Amphibious vehicle tour – Harbour Hopper
A visitor favourite, the Harbour Hopper tours you around the streets of Halifax and along the waterfront – in the water! Your guide aboard this amphibious vehicle will provide an overview and history of some of the city’s historic highlights and notable landmarks. Then make a big splash as you drive into the water and tour the harbourfront alongside ships, boats and jet skis!
Photo tour – Picture Perfect Tours
On a tour with Picture Perfect Tours you will explore the most photogenic spots in and around the Halifax area, including McNabs Island in the Halifax Harbour, with a professional photographer. Receive helpful tips and capture memories while enjoying the beautiful scenery. Tours to other areas of the province, including Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg and the Eastern Shore are also available.
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