Halifax: all 20 tours and excursions for your cruise
Halifax by private van with guide - full day
- Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Halifax at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include:
Peggy's Cove, Citadel Hill National Historic Site, Titanic Graveyard,...
Halifax by private van with guide - half day
- Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Halifax at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include:
Peggy's Cove, Citadel Hill National Historic Site, Titanic Graveyard,...
Halifax by private car with guide - full day
- Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Halifax at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include:
Peggy's Cove, Citadel Hill National Historic Site, Titanic Graveyard,...
Halifax by private car with guide - half day
- Cruise line: Silversea
Explore Halifax at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include:
Peggy's Cove, Citadel Hill National Historic Site, Titanic Graveyard,...
Heli-picnic escape to sambro island
- Cruise line: Silversea
Take a thrilling helicopter journey over Halifax and stunning Nova Scotia coastline to Sambro Island. Savour Nova Scotian wines on a private beach, explore a secluded cove and enjoy a local flavors picnic by the lighthouse.Helicopter Flight & Panoramic ViewsDepart the pier for a brief transfer to the Halifax International Airport. Receive a safety briefing and after take-off to the sky. With the city as your backdrop, see spectacular views of modern architecture mixed with historic buildings...
Annapolis valley wine & cheese
- Cruise line: Silversea
Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 1.25-hour drive into the heart of the Annapolis Valley, along the shores of the Bay of Fundy. Upon arrival, head to the award-winning winery for a guided tasting. Second Winery, Vineyard Tour, State-of-the-Art Tasting Room, Wine TastingNext, re-board your coach and head to a second winery. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the vineyard, then visit their state-of-the-art tasting room for a tasting of two-three wines. During the wine tasting,...
Local tastes of halifax by foot
- Cruise line: Silversea
Sample the best of Nova Scotia's food, beer and wine scene on this tasty tour that travels through downtown Halifax. Follow the iconic boardwalk on foot with your foodie guide who relishes the chance to introduce you to all things culinary while exploring one of Halifax's most vibrant hubs of culture and commerce. Visit several local hot spots for delicious food, beer and wine, trying everything along the way from traditional Nova Scotia seafood to local street food. Check out the bustling...
Iconic towns of nova scotia
- Cruise line: Silversea
Board the motor coach and brace yourself as you set out on a South Shore Adventure of Nova Scotia! Visit Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg and Mahone Bay and discover their colourful houses, museums, art galleries, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants. Lunenburg & Mahone BayEnjoy the many historic sites of Lunenburg which was founded in 1753 and declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995; Join your guide on an optional walking tour that will take you past some of Luneburg’s most historic...
Halifax by hop-on hop-off
- Cruise line: Silversea
Enjoy the Halifax Hop-On Hop-Off experience which includes a 90-minute loop tour with many different stops around the city and takes place aboard a vintage double-decker bus - a truly unique way to see this pretty town. Buses leave the pier at approximately every fifteen to thirty minutes continuously during the day. Onboard guides point out various sites along the way and maps are provided so you may decide on what you want to see and visit, and indicate where you may hop on and hop off. Upper...
Halifax by horse drawn trolley
- Cruise line: Silversea
Get an introduction to the city of Halifax that is both relaxing and entertaining on this delightful horse-drawn tour. Take a scenic and relaxing trolley ride through the downtown core of Halifax that takes you back to another era. Trot past Cornwallis Park, the Church Built in a Day, the hospital district, the Public Gardens, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, the Halifax Seaport, and more as your guide enlightens you on Halifax of the past and the city today. Learn of the city's connection...
Annapolis valley winery and grand-pré national historic site
- Cruise line: Silversea
Enjoy an unforgettable journey through the Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia, located between two parallel mountains along the shore of the Bay of Fundy. Visitors flock to this region known for its beautiful landscapes and highest tides in the world. Begin your adventure with a scenic one-hour drive through the western part of Nova Scotia peninsula to the Grand Pré National Historic Site. Located in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Grand Pré National Historic Site, once...
The best of halifax and peggy's cove
- Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the best of Halifax on this delightful excursion aboard your motor coach, joined by a knowledgeable guide on this snapshot-focused excursion. Departing the pier, drive first to Citadel Hill for a photo stop, followed by a walk through the lovely Public Gardens.Drive one hour to Peggy's Cove and take some time quaint shops and view the most famous lighthouse in all of Canada. Then drive to the Fairview Lawn Cemetery to the gravesites for the victims of the historic sunken ship, the Titanic.Drive...
Peggy’s cove and lobster lunch
- Cruise line: Silversea
Savor Nova Scotia's true fishing heritage as you explore the early 19th century coastal village that's inspired hundreds of artists and photographers - Peggy's Cove. Departing your ship, board your transportation for a scenic one-hour ride through Halifax as you travel to the idyllic fishing community that dates back to 1811. Once in Peggy's Cove, take some free time to explore the town at your leisure. Visit the quaint shops and view the most famous lighthouse in all of Canada. The lonely 1914 lighthouse...
Peggy's cove, mahone bay & lunenburg
- Cruise line: Silversea
Board the motor coach and brace yourself as you set out on a South Shore adventure of Nova Scotia. Visit Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Mahone Bay and discover all that they have to offer; such as colorful houses, museums, art galleries, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants. Departing the pier, drive one hour to the quaint village of Peggy's Cove, stopping at the most-visited light house in Atlantic Canada. After some free time here, continue (90-minute drive) to the many historic sites of Lunenburg,...
Halifax introductory drive
- Cruise line: Silversea
Tour the highlights of Halifax on this roving introductory driving tour. Your excursion begins with a visit to the Citadel Fortress, which dates to the mid-1700s. For more than 75 years, it functioned as the British Imperial bastion of control in North America. From this fine vantage point, enjoy the panoramic view of the harbor and city. The impressive early 19th-century Old Town Clock at the entrance is not to be missed.Take a relaxing stroll in the attractive Public Gardens. This nine-acre botanical...
Peggy’s cove coastal drive & titanic cemetery
- Cruise line: Silversea
Embark on an unforgettable tour to two of Halifax's iconic destinations: the vibrant fishing village of Peggy's Cove and the serene Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the final resting place of 121 Titanic victims. Scenic Drive, Peggy's CoveDepart the pier with your guide for a scenic, one-hour drive along the coastal highway to Peggy's Cove. This tiny rustic fishing village of just 40 year-round residents is highlighted by the impressive rock formations left by eroding glaciers and granite...
Halifax highlights
- Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the picturesque beauty, architecture and history of Halifax during this scenic sightseeing excursion through the city. Halifax Public Gardens Depart the pier with your guide for the drive through Halifax. Along the way, discover some of the splendid architecture and historic landmarks of this 270-year-old city and pass by St. Mary's Basilica. Its graceful spire rises 128 feet above the roof and is the tallest polished granite spire in North America. Next, visit the Halifax Public...
Halifax harbour highlights & wine sail
- Cruise line: Silversea
Step aboard a luxury motor sailing yacht or catamaran for a narrated harbor cruise experience curated to showcase the beauty of Halifax Harbour across the water, and the two delightful glasses of wine you’ll enjoy, created by Nova Scotia area estates. The engines will be eased back and the sails set for a wind-driven survey of the harbor’s most interesting sites. Learn about Halifax’s contemporary allure as well as its spectacular history, including tumultuous events such as...
Sea kayaking and mussel boil
- Cruise line: Silversea
The coastal terrain surrounding Nova Scotia’s Terence Bay is an exceptional area for exploring by sea kayak – and this guided adventure offers paddlers of any experience level the chance to glide through waters showcasing its pristine natural beauty. Introduction & Safety BriefingThe boathouse you launch from sits an hour by coach south of Halifax pier, in tiny Terence Bay village at the southern tip of the Chebucto Peninsula. On arrival, a 30 to 45-minute briefing covers safety...
Vip spirit tasting at the halifax citadel
- Cruise line: Silversea
Travel to the renowned Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and be welcomed by a uniformed interpreter dressed in the red wool doublet and Mackenzie tartan kilt of the 78th Highlanders. Your guide will lead you into one of Canada’s largest star-shaped fortifications, revealing its ramparts, rooms, and hidden secrets during a guided site tour. Then, you will be taken to a private VIP room where your Highlander host will guide you in tasting three spirits: Daily Ration Rum, Noon Gun Gin,...