Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
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Halifax, Canada
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the culture and history of Nova Scotia’s wine country during this half-day, small-group tour of Annapolis Valley. Get picked up at your hotel in Halifax and set out on a multi-faceted itinerary that includes the Grand Pre National Historic Site, Hall’s Harbour, and the historic village of Wolfville. Sample wines and products at Fox Hill Cheese for a small fee. Admire views of the Bay of Fundy during the tour.
- Explore Nova Scotia’s wine country with a small-group tour
- Sip wine and taste locally made cheese
- See the natural beauty of the Annapolis Valley
- Learn about local history and see historic sites
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Guests driving to Pier 22 @ 1041 Marginal Rd can park ALL DAY for $10.00 CAD. Very Secure Parking
- Entrance fee - Grand Pre National Historic Site: Fees: Adult $9.00...Senior $7.50...Commercial Group, per person $7.65...Youth Free ...PricesCA$9.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Grand Pre National Historic Site
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Old Post Road
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Blomidon Look-Off
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Hall's Harbour
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Sheffield Mills (Pass By)
5
Fox Hill Cheese House
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Planters Ridge
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
1365 Church Street Vineyard An Winery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Acadia University (Pass By)
Wolfville (Pass By)
8
Luckett Vineyards
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Tour Vehicle Ford Transit 350 XLT High Roof 15 Passenger Van
- Tour is Four Guests Minimum to Ten Guests Maximum
- Seating is the First Confirmed has the First Choice of Seats in Vehicle
- When booking a travel itinerary, it can be frustrating to have to fill out unnecessary information. By putting "N/A" in the boxes that relate to either not being on a cruise or not staying at a hotel, you can quickly and easily indicate that those options don't apply to you.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 45 reviews
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Pamela_T, Aug 2026
This was a fun trip. We got out of Halifax and into some beautiful countryside. We enjoyed seeing the orchards and farms in the area, and had a very entertaining stop at one of the 3 included vineyards. Very knowledgable guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Pamela_T for taking the time to review your Tour of the Amazing Annapolis Valley....Thrilled to hear you had a Fun Trip exploring all the Nature Wonders & Beauty of Nova Scotia's Garden and entertaining stop at 1365 Church Street Winery and my Friend the Crazy Dutchman John...Merci Beaucoup for kind words...
Steve_F, Aug 2026
This is a very well organized tour. Paul McNeil is the owner as well as the driver and the guide. When you book the tour you are spending the time with him. He's very knowledgeable and very organized. His van is state of the art with video capabilities. He's extremely professional. This is a great tour to get outside of the city and see the beautiful Annapolis valley. Although you do go to the vineyards we don't drink wine but we went because we got to see things we could not see otherwise such as Grand Pre and hear the history of the Acadians as well as seeing the tide come in and out of the Bay of Fundy. You'll also have a great lunch in a scenic location. Van clean and spotless, comfortable and not crowded. Paul is your man!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Steve_F for taking the time to review your Tour of The Amazing Annapolis Valley...I am over the Top THRILLED you had a Gem of a Tour with me on my Annapolis Valley NATURE & Wine Tour...Spectacular Views, Vistas and The Sad & Tragic Story of the Acadians and throw in few indeed a Flock of Bald Eagles added BONUS a Beautiful Day Weather wise...I BELIEVE we checked ALL the Boxes...Merci mille fois for your Exceptional review and your VERY KIND WORDS!!!
GEORGIA_M, Aug 2026
Great experience! The tour was very informative, and we got to see many memorable places, including the Annapolis Valley. Photographing bald eagles was a major highlight of the trip. It was definitely a trip to remember.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you GEORGIA_M for taking a moment to review your Tour of The Amazing Annapolis Valley...I am Thrilled you had a Great Experience and got to see some Memorable Sites and was able to get some Spectacular photos of Bald Eagles…Merci Beaucoup for kind words...
MaryKathleen_M, Aug 2026
This was an interesting trip with a very knowledgeable guide. The scenery was beautiful. Took off one star because it seemed rushed toward the end.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you MaryKathleen_M for taking a minute to review your Tour of the Annapolis Valley...Not sure why you felt rushed at the end of the day...The Tour did run over by quite a bit so being Rushed would Not have happened...You where a Hotel Guests and I mentioned on Tour Hotel Guests Tours and Cruise Guests Tours are completely different as Cruise Guests Hotels are leaving But Hotel Guests are Not...That’s NOT rushing that’s being diligent…Bottom line Merci Beaucoup for your Four Star Review
Judith_J, Jul 2026
Wonderful tour of the Annapolis valley. Beautiful agricultural lands. Grand Pre was very moving to see and hear what happened to the Acadians. Wine tasting at the vineyards was fun and enjoyed the scenic views.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you Judith_J for taking a moment to review your Tour of the Amazing Annapolis Valley...Happy to hear you had a Wonderful Tour of Nova Scotia's Garden with it's spectacular Views, Vistas & Vineyard and the Sad Story of the Acadian Expulsions that is indeed a really moving and sad part of Nova Scotia's History...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words...
Isabella_K, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful day during this trip! Annapolis valley is very pretty! In addition to wine tasting we learned a lot about the Acadians and we visited the museum and historic site dedicated to them. We traveled in a very comfortable vehicle. The guide was excellent!! He was very knowledgeable and extremely organized! He kept us busy with relevant and interesting documentaries on the way and he made sure that we all had a great time. We highly recommend this excursion!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you Isabella_K for taking a minute to review your Tour of The Amazing Annapolis Valley...Glad to hear you and your Mother had a Wonderful Day and a Great Time exploring ALL the Annapolis Valley has to offer it was a Perfect Day and ticked all the Boxes I like to tick off...#1 Beautiful Sunny Day...#2 Hearing about the Sad Story of the Acadians #3 Bay of Fundy Tides Low...#4 Bald Eagles...# 5 Amazing Views & Vista's and of course #6 As the French would say Degustation of some of Nova Scotia's Nectar of the God's WINE All in All a Spectacular Day...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words...
Karen_T, Jun 2026
Our tour with Paul of the Annapolis Valley was absolutely fantastic. We stopped at a few wineries and had the opportunity to learn about the regions history at Grand Pre. We seen a few eagles, had some lobster and enjoyed the breathtaking views. Paul was a top notch tour guide and highly recommend this tour. This was definitely one of the highlights of our two weeks in the Maritimes😀
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you Karen_T for taking the time to review your Tour of the Amazing Annapolis Valley...Elated to hear you had an absolutely fantastic time enjoying some of Nova Scotia Great Wine's and the Views and Vista's and Natural Beauty of Bald Eagles & Bay of Fundy Tides that Mother Nature has Blessed the Annapolis Valley with in abundance...Merci Beaucoup for your VERY KIND WORDS that I Greatly Appreciate....
Lynette_P, May 2026
Paul is a fantastic tour guide! Our day was gray & got progressively wetter, but we enjoyed seeing the various sites & hearing about the local area. Paul was able to adapt to the weather & make the most of the day for our group.
The Annapolis valley tour was something a bit different, as it was history, nature & wine. A perfect tour if you want to make the most of limited time in & around Halifax.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you Lynette_P for taking a moment to review your Tour of The Amazing Annapolis Valley....Elated to hear you ALL had a Memorable Day even if Mother Nature didn't cooperate with the Rain but did with the Low Tides @ Halls Harbour...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
Jackie_S, Oct 2025
It was a great tour,,, so much information about the area,, would recommend this to everyone,, beautiful
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you Jackie_S for taking the time to review your Tour of The Amazing Annapolis Valley...Pleased to hear you had a Great Tour....Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
Beatrice_B, Jul 2025
Fantastic views interspersed with a combination of history and wine-tasting. Great information about Acadian history.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you Beatrice_B for taking the time to review your Tour of the Amazing Annapolis Valley...Views, Vistas and Vineyards...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
Audrey_R, Jul 2025
Had a great time on this tour. Went deeper into the Arcadian history. Enjoyed incredible scenery of Nova Scotia's agricultural life.
Tasted delicious wine, cheeses and ice-cream.
Always having special photo sites/spots, thanks to Paul.
This was my 3rd tour with amazing/knowledgeable and warm tour guide Paul, from Half day Tours.
Did the Half day Historic one (learned what has shaped the contemporary Nova Scotia's people).
Did the Half day Peggy's Cove/Lunenburg, learned more about Nova Scotia's culture.
Highly recommend the 3 tours and Paul's unique, professional, passionate and warm guide.
Another thing to point out is that groups are small and bus is very comfortable.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you Audrey_R once again for reviewing your Trilogy of Tours you did with me...To say I am Happy would be an understatement...I am overwhelmed by your Amazing Reviews of the Tours you and your Daughter did with me and the VERY kind words you used to express your Tour experiences with me...Muchas Gracias
Meredith_S, Jul 2025
It was perfect!
I loved the onboard films. They were informative and made the travel time fly by.
Paul was extremely knowledgeable about the areas and the sites we visited.
His introductory question when we got on the bus asking us where we were from helped our group bond
Paul was thoughtful and considerate.
I definitely would recommend any of Paul’s tours.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you Meredith_S for taking the time to review your Tour of the Amazing Annapolis Valley...Elated to hear you had a perfect day exploring ALL the Best of the Annapolis Valley...Tides, Views & Vistas and an Eagle or Two...Merci Beaucoup for your VERY kind words
Candice_B, Jul 2025
Very beautiful stops, breathtaking views, informative guide. Learning about Acadian history was interesting. We really enjoyed the visit to the winery as well. Overall it was an excellent tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you Candice_B for taking the time to review your Tour of Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley...Views, Vista's & Vineyards....Pleased to hear you had a Memorable time exploring ALL the Annapolis Valley has to offer...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
Cher_H, Jun 2025
Great excursion with excellent food(lobster, scallop, ice-cream, wine) and narrations. Serene sceneries. A must-see in Nova Scotia!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you Cher_H for taking the time to review your Tour of The Amazing Annapolis Valley...Glad to hear you had a Great Excursion & Excellent Meal in the Valley...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words..
Curtis_A, Aug 2024
Paul was a great tour guide. very informative. Also on the long drive to the valley he had videos pertaining to where we were going, so we got a history from him and then watched an in depth version. Very accomodating and great day. Highly reccomend.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you Curtis_A for taking the time to review your Tour of The Amazing Annapolis Valley...Delighted you had a Great Tour and seen some of Mother Natures astounding Views, Vistas & Tides at The Bay of Fundy and of course sampled some of Nova Scotia's Finest Seafood & Wines...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
kfbischoff, Aug 2024
Paul, our guide delivered an amazing tour of the Annapolis Valley! He supplied us with lots of information about Halifax and each area we visited! We stopped to see the views of the Bay of Fundy and then got a closer look when we visited Halls Harbour! Lunch at Halls Harbour Lobster Pound was delicious! The gelato and wine tasting stops were great! The Church Street Winery created a personal tasting for all members of the tour! You can tell Paul enjoys his job and sharing his knowledge!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you kfbischoff for taking the time to review your Tour of Nova Scotia's Amazing Annapolis Valley...Thrilled to hear you had an Amazing Tour of the Views, Vistas & Vineyards...Merci Beaucoup for your VERY kind words
Joseph_L, Jun 2024
The scenery was just incredible on this trip, and Paul is so knowledgeable about his beloved Nova Scotia! The wineries were tremendous fun, as we had such a good group of people to share this with!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank Joseph_L for taking the time to review your Tour of The Amazing Annapolis Valley...Views, Vista's & Vineyards...Stocked to hear you had tremendous fun on a Beautiful day in this spectacular Province of New Scotland...Hope you enjoyed your Birthday Bottle of Wine...Merci Beaucoup for you VERY kind words
Cathy_P, Jun 2024
Paul was absolutely fabulous! His knowledge and enthusiasm for Nova Scotia and its history created a a marvelous tour of Annapolis Valley. Highly recommend!!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you Cathy _P for taking the time to review your Tour with me ...Happy to hear you had an absolutely fabulous Tour of Amazing Annapolis Valley and the stunning Views, Vistas, Vineyards and Mother Natures incredible Tides in the Bay of Fundy...Merci Beaucoup for kind words
Sandra_H, Aug 2022
Very knowledgeable with ample time to enjoy the sites. Great Vistas and good time spent at each stop.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thank you Sandra H for taking the time to review your Tour of the Annapolis Valley...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words
MariaAlejandra_F, Jul 2022
It was a great day to spend a tranquil day in the countryside. Very educational trip between rides got to hear a little on the history of Halifax
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you MariaAl for taking the time to review your Tour of the Annapolis Valley...Elated to hear you had a great day exploring the Annapolis Valley...Merci Beaucoup for your kind words..
Irina_V, Jul 2022
Amazing tour, covers many villages in the area, beautiful points of view where we stopped to take a pictures. Great spot we stopped for a lunch that was recommended! We also visited some great wineries in the valley. Paul is a great guide, very kind and tells interesting stories. Tour is well organized, on time, excellent communication. We enjoyed the tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you Irina_V for taking the time to review your Tour of the Amazing Annapolis Valley...Pleased to hear you had an excellent time...Merci Beaucoup for your very kind words...
Susan_V, Jul 2022
Paul was fantastic. The tour was part history, part wine tasting. The van is equipped with video; Paul narrated some things and showed us a video on Halifax’s role in the Titanic disaster. We saw the countryside, including a look at the Bay of Fundy, had lunch and went to three different wineries for tasting. If you’re going to Halifax, do yourself a favor and contact Paul!
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