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Halifax Roots and Remembrance Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

4.0 (5 reviews) one hour – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Halifax Roots and Remembrance Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

Our tour will take you from the peaceful Halifax Public Gardens, through the heart of historic downtown, and finishing at the Lebanese Emigrant Statue by the bustling harbor. Along the way you'll see the historic sites, the statues, the buildings, the clock towers, the squares and you'll discover the story of Halifax. Go at your own pace. Stop and go as you please. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. It's hands free, so keep your phone in your pocket and your head up. It never expires, go anytime.

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At a glance

Duration
one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Walking Tour on our Walking Tour App in Halifax
  • Included: Go at your own pace, stop and go anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Included: Hands Free, location aware app, the tour plays as you walk.

Not included

  • Not included: No Food or drink
  • Not included: No human guide, this is all guided by our walking tour app
  • Not included: No admission, the tour is all outside

Itinerary

  1. Halifax Public Gardens

    10 min

    The tour starts at the historic Halifax Public Gardens, what's the story, and what's the deal with the statue? Find out on the tour. Then you'll be guided step by step through Halifax.

  2. Stop 2

    Passing by

    You'll stop outside the The Five Fishermen and hear it's historic story

  3. Winston Churchill Statue

    5 min

    The tour stops at a few spots here, the old library, and the Winston Churchill Statue, where you'll hear his connection to the city.

  4. Stop 4

    5 min

    You'll see the old church and the old burial ground and hear the story of its history.

  5. Stop 5

    10 min

    You'll stop in the square, you'll hear the story of the square, the statue and city hall.

  6. Old Town Clock

    10 min

    What's the deal with the clock? Find out on the tour.

  7. Stop 7

    5 min

    The wave, one fo the most popular statues in the city, so why the wave? Find out.

  8. Stop 8

    5 min

    How is Halifax connected to the South AFrican War? Take the tour to find out.

  9. Joseph Howe Statue

    5 min

    See the historic statue and hear the story of Joseph Howe

  10. Stop 10

    5 min

    The tour ends at the waterfront at the Statue of the Lebanese Emigrant, you'll hear it's story, then be able to explore more.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour starts at the historic Halifax Public Gardens, what's the story, and what's the deal with the statue? Find out on the tour. Then you'll be guided step by step through Halifax.

End point

  • The tour ends at the waterfront at the Statue of the Lebanese Emigrant, you'll hear it's story, then be able to explore more.

Using your ticket

Below are the instructions to take the tour. Please read :)

Thank you for booking the Halifax Roots and Remembrance Walking Tour.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code clock1003 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code clock1003

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code clock1003

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Halifax (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select the Halifax Roots and Remembrance Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code clock1003

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go outside the Halifax Public Gardens Main Entrance @ 1605 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2L2, Canada

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

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

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.0 out of 5 · 5 reviews
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