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Halifax Then And Now Tour.

5.0 (3 reviews) 1–2 hours Free cancellation
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Halifax Then And Now Tour.

About this activity

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

Bus Tours Private and Luxury Ports of Call Tours Shore Excursions DSA non-compliant Port Pickup Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration
1–2 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 24 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English
Operated by
Aberdeen Bus Charters & Tours Inc.

Ages: Children (0–4 years) · Youth (5–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

  1. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

    30 min Admission not included

    On this tour, we will stop to get a great picture of the city from the Citadel and watch the change of guard depending on the time of our arrival;

  2. Fairview Lawn Cemetery

    35 min Admission not included

    121 victims of the RMS Titanic were buried in Halifax

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Bus or vehicle with company`s name ABERDEEN CHARTERS & TOURS.

End point

  • We will drop you off in downtown Halifax, Extra charges may occur if the drop-off is further from downtown Halifax. Cruise ship passengers will be dropped off at the pier.

Pickup points

1675 Lower Water Street. Maritime Museum of The Atlantic.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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