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  • Halifax, Canada

Halifax Roots and Remembrance Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

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.

What to Expect

Private tour
9 stops
10 places
1 hr – 1 hr 30 min

Stop at: 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.

Pass by: The Five Fishermen

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

Stop at: 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.

Stop at: Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica

5 min

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

Stop at: Fallen Peace Officers Memorial

10 min

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

Stop at: Old Town Clock

10 min

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

Stop at: The Wave

5 min

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

Stop at: South African War Memorial

5 min

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

Stop at: Joseph Howe Statue

5 min

See the historic statue and hear the story of Joseph Howe

Stop at: Statue of the Lebanese Emigrant

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.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Walking Tour on our Walking Tour App in Halifax
  • Go at your own pace, stop and go anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Hands Free, location aware app, the tour plays as you walk.
NOT INCLUDED
  • No Food or drink
  • No human guide, this is all guided by our walking tour app
  • No admission, the tour is all outside

Meeting And Pickup

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

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2 total reviews

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Starting from

CA$13.54

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