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Halifax Explosion Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Halifax, Canada
  • 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
    • Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
    • Live GPS map shows route & your location
    • Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
    • Trivia questions at each stop (optional)
    • Customer Service via Phone & Email
    • Smartphone/tablet/headphones (audio will play from device speaker)
    • **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Hydrostone Park
      5547 Young St, Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7, Canada

      The tour begins and ends at Hydrostone Park.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours

    • 12/20/2024 - 04/08/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    Itinerary

    1

    Hydrostone Park

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    St. Joseph's Square

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Novalea Drive & Hennessey Place

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    MC72+M7

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Fort Needham Memorial Park

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Canada Family Court

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    M97V+Q8

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    3365 Robie St

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Robie Street & Wells Street

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    11

    M98R+44

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    12

    M99W+82

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    13

    M99W+PH

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    14

    M99W+JR

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    15

    M9CX+66

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    16

    Barrington Street & Duffus Street

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    17

    M99X+HQ

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    18

    IRVING SHIPBUILDING INC.

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    19

    MC92+3J

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    20

    Veith House

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    21

    MC74+X2

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    22

    MC72+7V

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    23

    Novalea Drive & Kane Place

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    24

    M96X+WM

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    25

    Hennessey Place

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    26

    MC62+M3

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    27

    Hydrostone Market

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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

    4.0
    based on 3 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    MIssed an Opportunity

    Larry_K, Nov 2025
    Unfortunately, the weather was miserable the only day we had to walk the Halifax Explosion Experience. I'm sure the information on the audio walk was informative.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Thank you for your great review! We are sorry to hear that miserable weather impacted your experience of the Halifax Explosion Experience walk. We truly appreciate you still rating us highly and finding the information informative! Remember that you can listen to all the audio and historical details even when you are not physically on the walk, so you don't have to miss a thing. We hope you enjoy the rest of the tour and have better weather on your next visit!

    Halifax explosion was a...

    Jean_C, Aug 2025
    Halifax explosion was a major disaster. Enjoyed learning about this seminal event in history. Difficult to follow audio walking tour.

    Response from Host, Aug 2025

    Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed learning about the history of the Halifax explosion. We also note your feedback on the tour experience and appreciate your comments as we work to provide a seamless and easy-to-follow tour for all of our customers.

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