Private Experience Peggy's Cove and Coastal Sites Half-day Tour, Halifax

Despre activitate

Explore the stunning local landmarks from Halifax on your exclusive half day tour (5 hrs) with a local Nova Scotia Professional Guide. You will be kept informed and entertained.

Avoid crowds of the tour buses with this small group tour. We linger at stops, ensuring a relaxed exploration, adhering to the schedule for a punctual return. Flexible stops based on time/interests.

Learn local history, culture, & key events like our Titanic connection with a visit to Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the largest Titanic victims' resting place.

Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia's top destination. The iconic lighthouse, perched on the rugged Atlantic coast above a lively fishing village, enhances its charm. (1 hr from Halifax). The tour is timed with stops before Peggy’s Cove to avoid the tour buses, when possible.

As we journey back, revel in the scenic beauty, with highlights of the city of Halifax based on time and routes taken.

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Pe scurt

Durată: 5 ore
Confirmare: Confirmare în 48 de ore
Bilet: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Grup: Doar grupul tău
Persoane pe rezervare: 1–15
Ghid: engleză
Organizator: Down East Tours

Ce include

Inclus

Inclus: Private transportation
Inclus: Bottled Water
Inclus: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Inclus: Knowledgeable Guide

Nu este inclus

Nu este inclus: Lunch: Grab a bite on the go in Peggy's Cove or optional based on interest of a local sit down meal based on availability/time allowances.

Itinerar

Fairview Lawn Cemetery

45 min

Halifax’s Connection to the White Star Line TITANIC - Travel from your pickup location to the Fairview Lawn Cemetery (Titanic Graveyard). Halifax has the distinction of having the largest resting place for the victims of the Titanic with three gravesites with the Fairview Lawn Cemetery having 121. The TITANIC struck an iceberg at 11:40 PM (April 14,1912) and sank in about 2 hrs. and 20 minutes with just over 700 survivors. Recovery ships were dispatched from Halifax. Learn some of the personal stories of those laid to rest, including the ‘Unknown Child’ and some of the Band Members who ‘Played on’ ... travel time to site and time at site total about 45min
Acadian Maple Products

1 h 15 min

Travel from Halifax is about 45 min (mix of highway and coastal) from Fairview Lawn Cemetery to the ACADIAN MAPLE STORE. A real taste of 100% Nova Scotia maple syrup and products. Enjoy a hot cup of maple coffee or sample homemade maple fudge and other products or take some home with you ! They also offer apparel and merchandise. Typical time spent here about up to 30 mins. .. note: Acadian Maple Store is closed on certain days during the season .. Sun, Mon, Tues. If this is the case with your tour guide will discuss optional stops(s).
Peggy's Cove

2 ore

Travel time from Acadian Maple Store to Peggy's Cove is about 30 mins. Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia's top destination, rests in a rural community on St. Margaret's Bay's eastern shore. The iconic lighthouse, perched on the rugged Atlantic coast above a lively fishing village, enhances its charm. The most photographed lighthouse in Nova Scotia (if not Canada). A perfect place to grab a quick meal, a lobster roll and enjoy the beauty of the village and coast. Time here is 90 mins
Halifax

o oră

Return back to Halifax from Peggy’s Cove travel time is about one hour. Guide will entertain with commentary of local history and sights along the way. Drop off to the same location as the pickup point unless otherwise arranged. Note for cruise guests. Return to Halifax Cruise Port is always taken into consideration with tours timed for drop off in most cases, no later than 1 hour before last call (1.5 hrs before ship departure) This allows for any flex time for unforeseen traffic delays; last min port shopping or to board early.

Punct de întâlnire și preluare

Poți fi preluat de la cazare sau poți veni direct la punctul de întâlnire.

Punct de întâlnire

Cruise Guests: I will have a BLUE Sign with your name on it and will be in an area that is visible. Pier 20,22 - I will be across from Main Exit Doors.... Pier 23 - I will be across from Main Exit Doors or visible area from exiting the ship.

Punct de final

Cruise Guests: I will have a BLUE Sign with your name on it and will be in an area that is visible. Pier 20,22 - I will be across from Main Exit Doors.... Pier 23 - I will be across from Main Exit Doors or visible area from exiting the ship.

Locuri de preluare

Hotel Guests: Meet in the main lobby - Please confirm Hotel

Cruise Guests: I will have a BLUE Sign with your name on it and will be in an area that is visible. Pier 20,22 - I will be across from Main Exit Doors.... Pier 23 - I will be across from Main Exit Doors or visible area from exiting the ship.... NEW 2024/2025 - Tendered Guests to Pier 24 which is expected to be a new pickup point for tour guides in that general area.

Cum folosești biletul

Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port, Airport, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building,

Cruise Guests: I will have a BLUE Sign with your name on it and will be in an area that is visible. Pier 20,22 - I will be across from Main Exit Doors.... Pier 23 - I will be across from Main Exit Doors or visible area from exiting the ship.... NEW 2024/2025 - Tendered Guests to Pier 24 which is expected to be a new pickup point for tour guides in that general area.

Anulare

Anulare gratuită

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bine de știut

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Unable to accept baby car seats.
Vehicle is Dodge Grand Caravan - seating up to 6; 1 in front., 2 in middle bucket seats, up to 3 in rear bench seat; note that with oversized /very tall guests, numbers should be reduced for comfort
Please advise of any walkers so I can ensure I have room the day of the tour.