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Halifax

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Where Halifax sits, what to see there, and what to book.

Top sights
8
Bookable experiences
198
Time zone
America/Halifax

Halifax sits in Nova Scotia, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 198 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.

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What to see in Halifax

Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.

What travellers book in Halifax

The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.

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Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour

4.7 (1,499)55 min

Get a snapshot of Halifax’s classic sights in an unconventional way — on a 55 minute Harbour Hopper tour. You'll travel on both land and water aboard a renovated amphibious Vietnam War vehicle. Drive by St Paul’s…

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Halifax Premium Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

4.4 (463)4h

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…

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Peggy's Cove Small-Group Express: Scenic Tour from Halifax

4.2 (875)3h

Explore the beautiful Peggy’s Cove, with our fun and friendly local guides who will take you from your downtown Halifax hotel to the iconic Peggy’s Cove. Enjoy the most photographed lighthouse in Canada and its…

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Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg Tour (small group)

4.7 (296)7h 30m

In this tour you will get to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg and the world's most popular lighthouse located in Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia. Lunenburg is considered the finest known example of a British…

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Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

4.6 (88)1h 30m

Experience golden hour, that magical time of night when the sun makes its way below the horizon, on the Halifax Sunset Cruise aboard our signature ship, the Tall Ship Silva. Purchase wine, beer, cocktails, and other…

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Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

4.3 (349)2h

A cruise aboard The Tall Ship Silva is the perfect way to fully appreciate a beautiful day on the Halifax Harbour. Join us on our comfortable and thoroughly impressive vessel for this relaxing afternoon outing on the…

from $40.13 / personView details

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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.

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