

Halifax Public Gardens Tours and Tickets
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Open to the public since 1867—the year Canada achieved confederation—the Halifax Public Gardens is one of the oldest Victorian gardens in North America. This National Historic Site of Canada was built on two formerly adjacent gardens, and today the idyllic urban green space is home to a variety of trees, flowers, and even tropical plants.
Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy's Cove
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Halifax is an ideal base from which to discover the delights of Nova Scotia, but organizing transportation and sightseeing independently takes time and effort. On this tour, spin through the Canadian countryside in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle with your guide. With admission fees plus pickup and drop-off at your downtown Halifax hotel included, hit top attractions including the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada and Peggy's Cove Lighthouse.
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$102.32
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Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour
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On this Harbour Hopper tour, you'll travel on both land and water aboard a nifty, renovated amphibious Vietnam War vehicle. The unconventional method of transportation gives you an overview of some of Halifax's key landmarks: First, drive by St Paul’s Cathedral, Citadel Hill and Halifax Public Gardens, then splash into Halifax Harbour for panoramic views of the waterfront.
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$44.21
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Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
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Halifax is a city that is rich in history. Rather than wandering around alone, ensure you get the most out of your visit to Halifax by joining a small-group tour and exploring the city in the company of a guide who can fill you in on all the fascinating details, from the legacy of the Titanic to that of the Halifax Explosion.
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Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
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Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore the Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport!
On this 2.5 km tour, you'll explore the many tourist attractions, historical buildings, artwork & statues that make up this must-see section of the city.
Highlights include the Halifax Farmers Market, CSS Acadia, Halifax Cabling Wharf, Dockyard Clock & more!
Don't just see the boardwalk, hear what it has to say!
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer.
Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices.
It’s yours! Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.
Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
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$5.54
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Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
On this 5 km tour, as well as the churches, gardens and graveyards, you'll explore the many tourist attractions, historical buildings, artwork and statues that make up this must-see section of the city.
Highlights include Victoria Park, the Old Burying Ground, St. Mary's Basilica, the Halifax Citadel, the Old Town Clock and more!
Don't just see Halifax, hear what it has to say!
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer.
Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices.
It’s yours! Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.
Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
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Discover the Halifax Explosion with a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Join tour guide Jeff on your smartphone as you discover one of the greatest tragedies in Canadian history. You'll not only see historical sites & landmarks, but hear the stories of survival & perseverance that surfaced during the 1917 Halifax Explosion.
During the tour you'll see the Memorial Bell Tower, Hydrostone District, learn about the miracle of Ashpan Annie, the adventures of Billy Wells, the ensuing tsunami & much more!
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
The tour also comes with a location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer.
Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices.
It’s yours! Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.
Note: the number of travelers selected is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
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$6.73
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Historic Halifax by Foot
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The Historic Halifax by Foot tour provides visitors an opportunity to sample the history, architecture and hospitality the city has to offer. Your local guide will lead you on a comfortable paced tour through the downtown area, with multiple stops at various locations for photos and conversation. With a small group size, guests will be able to enjoy a more personal tour.
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$27.76
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Small-Group Tour of Halifax with Pick Up
Explore Halifax - the City of Trees, with our fun and friendly local guides who will take you to witness the best views and learn about the city’s rich history and friendly locals. There is no better way to experience the city than with us.
Enjoy the top attractions and visitor experiences while avoiding long lines and wait times, with our fully guided and narrated tours with all attraction admission fees included along with a complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in the comfort of one of our air-conditioned vehicles
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$51.56
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Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
We offer authentic tours to all our clients both smaller and larger groups.
Each individual or group's need is different and we at Aberdeen Tours strives to go beyond and above to please and offer memorable tours.
Our knowledgeable guides will thrill you with not only the expertise of the area touring but will treat you as a STAR!
You will indeed be in the company of inspired, enthusiastic and educated guides who make thoughtful anecdotes and props to take you beyond the boundaries of sight-seeing. We will meet your group at the cruise ship pavilion at whatever time you desire.
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$131.66
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Private Tour in Halifax by a Luxury Vehicle with Informative Guide
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This tour is unique because it is a private tour in a late model luxury vehicle. It provides a good balance of history, along with scenic coastal driving and exploring.
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$399.00
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$399.00
per group

Halifax Now & Then
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A superbly presented tour of Halifax that puts the history and sites of the city into perspective within the context of the natural, cultural and political history of Nova Scotia from 1749.
This tour highlights the link between Halifax to the Bay of Fundy, Lunenburg and other areas. See the site of the Halifax Explosion and the sites related to Halifax's connection with the Titanic, including the final resting place of 121 Titanic victims.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Citadel Hill, Argyle St., Grand Parade, Province House, Lieutenant Governor's House, Old Burying Ground, St Mary's Basilica, Georgian to Victoria architecture of "Olde" Halifax north and south, Spring Garden Road & Public Gardens, Halifax explosion site & memorial, Hydrostone National Historic District, Titanic burial sites & graves
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$95.16
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- Spring Garden Road
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- Government House
- St. Paul's Anglican Church
- Alexander Keith's Brewery
- Halifax City Hall
- Province House
- Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Halifax Cruise Port
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Point Pleasant Park
- Halifax Harbour
- Fairview Lawn Cemetery
- Old Town Clock