Halifax Premium Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Description
Your adventure begins with pick up directly from your hotel in downtown Halifax before heading out toward Peggy’s Cove. Along the way, your guide will share fun facts and tips about the area. Once you arrive at Peggy’s Cove, you’ll have the opportunity to take a picture with the most photographed lighthouse in Canada - the iconic Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse (also known as Peggy’s Point Lighthouse). After your visit to Peggy’s Cove, your guide will bring you back to Halifax to visit historic Citadel Hill. Following your visit to Citadel Hill, your guide will take you on a narrated driving tour of downtown Halifax where you will pass by some of the city’s most notable points of interest including: the Titanic cemetery (Fairview Lawn Cemetery), City Gardens, Pier 21, Halifax Farmers Market and Point Pleasant Park. At the end of your Halifax tour, your guide will drop you back off at your hotel.
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Itinerary
Your adventurous day begins with a scenic drive to Peggy’s Cove. Located just under an hour’s drive away from Halifax, Peggy’s Cove is a picturesque fishing village with plenty to see and do. While driving up to Peggy’s Cove, your guide will point out notable sights, landmark, and scenic views. Upon arrival at Peggy’s Cove you will be given plenty of free time in which you can explore the area around the historical lighthouse, stroll along the ocean looking for tidal pools, head into the village to watch the fishermen come and go, or go shopping in one of the small boutiques and shops.
It is perhaps best known as the final resting place for over one hundred victims of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Officially known as Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the non-denominational cemetery is run by the Parks Department of the Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax Public Gardens are one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian garden in North America. They were founded by the Nova Scotia Horticultural Society in 1836 and were recognized as a National Historic Site in 1984. The Halifax Public Gardens is also part of Canada’s Garden Route.
Drive by the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, one of the oldest continuously operating farmers’ markets in North America, known for its vibrant local vendors and waterfront location.
Pass by Pier 21, Canada’s historic gateway to immigration where over one million newcomers first arrived in the country between 1928 and 1971.
you will stop at Citadel Hill where a living historical guide will be waiting to take you on an amazing tour. Throughout the tour you will explore prison cells and alleyways that date back to 1745. At the end of the tour you will watch the daily noon cannon fire.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickups are available in downtown Halifax. Cruise ship guests should contact our team with which ship they will be arriving on before arrival to ensure smooth tour arrangements.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(413)
Throughly enjoyed Peggy’s Cove! Beautiful doesn’t even begin to describe it. Could have set there all day! Titanic cemetery was very moving. Izzy told us why the stones were marked the way they were. Pointed out certain stones. Citadel was great so much history. Watched the rifle demonstration and then the bagpipes band marched. Was awesome and highly recommend this tour.
Pedro was AWESOME as our tour guide/driver! Knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating! Dropped us off at harbor, different from pick up area.
Chloe was an excellent tour guide. We enjoyed the ride out to Peggy's Cove. She pointed out many points of interest along the way. Peggy's Cove was amazing to see. The Titanic cemetery was very moving to see. We loved our tour.
Great locations. Our guide was super sweet, my husband lost his license and cruise door key in peggys cove and she offered to take us all the way back on her time to find it. Locally another tourist turned it in at the pier....
Brittany is the best guide. Thank you.
Because the driver/guide was 45 minutes late we were unable to tour the Citadel. One third of the tour wasn’t delivered. The guide was knowledgeable and very accommodating, but her driving ability was a bit underwhelming. She blew through a red light and a stop sign along with many hard stops. Because the middle row seat did not latch properly that caused the seat and occupant to lurch forward during the hard stops. Your van needs a good cleaning as well and because the driver couldn’t charge her phone I used mine for directions and used a significant amount of my allotted data on international roaming. Chloe was a sweet person, tried very hard to make up for the shortcomings, but likely needs additional training. Just not a good day for anyone.
Excellent tour! Nice Mercedes Van, with an amazing Tour Guide. Emily was great to listen to, she was super friendly, absolutely the best we have had on a excursion type tour. She could be an ambassador to this company as we are now looking at other tour offering from them. Best of my trip. A+++, highly recommended.
Although our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, there were a few hiccups with our tour. Our guide was 45 minutes late in picking us up. She did let us know via text that she was arriving late. Because of our late start our entry into the Citadel didn’t happen as we arrived after they closed. We were only able to view the site from the exterior. Perhaps in trying to catch up, or perhaps from lack of attention, our driver/guide blew through a red light in downtown Halifax and a stop sign near the pier as we were returning. Numerous curb bumps and short stops lend evidence to just not very good, or safe, driving skills. The tour stops were great, we can’t speak to the Citadel, but the Titanic gravesites were especially interesting, as was Peggy’s Cove. But Chloe was informative and very accommodating and we will give her two stars because of that.
Well organized tour covering Peggy's Cove, the Citadel, and the Titanic Cemetery in one day. Pickup was punctual, the pacing between stops felt smooth, and our guide was knowledgeable throughout. Peggy's Cove was the highlight, the lighthouse and rugged coastline are breathtaking. Great option if you want to see Halifax's must-sees without renting a car.
We had a wonderful time on our tour of Peggy's cove, the titanic cemetery and Citadel Hill in Halifax. Loved the small group in a comfortable vehicle. Our guide was very knowledgeable and ensured we had just the right amount of time at each location.
