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Halifax Like a Local Darkside Walking Tour

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

Overview

    What's Included

    • Public transportation
      We take the longest consistently operating salt water ferry in North America - the world's cheapest ocean cruise!
    • Coffee and/or Tea
      We typically stop for coffee and a snack. Your guide will have bottles of water but they are fuelled by caffeine and love it when you buy them a coffee!

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • The Emigrant Statue
      1215 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P8, Canada

      Please go to the north end of Pier 20 or south end of the boardwalk behind the Discovery Centre and look for the guid with the grey hat that says "Tour Guide".

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 08/07/2025 - 04/08/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM

    Itinerary

    Georges Island (Pass By)

    Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (Pass By)

    Hmcs Sackville (Pass By)

    1

    Halifax Harbour Ferry

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    2

    Alderney Landing

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Halifax Harbour Ferry

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    4

    Province House

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    St. Paul's Anglican Church

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica (Pass By)

    6

    Old Burying Ground

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Government House (Pass By)

    The Emigrant Statue (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Traveler Photos

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 3 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Worth the money

    Margaret_E, Aug 2025
    Jimmy is warm, informative and very entertaining. It was honestly like spending the day with family. We learned alot about the area. Hi also takes good pictures! Only wish there was more on the bootlegging and lore!

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Thank you so much! I'm grateful that I had the time with you. It was great meeting you. I appreciate the feedback!

    From $480.39

    per group (up to 8)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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