Peggy's Cove & Halifax Tour: Lighthouse & Titanic Sites

Two centuries of Halifax history in one morning, from the docks where immigrants landed to a lighthouse on the rocks.

A five-hour guided tour of Halifax and Peggy's Cove combines the city's historic port with Canada's most famous lighthouse. Starting from Pier 21 (where over a million immigrants arrived and 500,000 departed during WWII) the tour visits St. Paul's Church, the oldest Anglican church in Canada; Fort Needham Hill, a memorial to the 1917 Halifax Explosion; Fairview Lawn Cemetery, where Titanic victims are buried; and the Halifax Public Gardens. A live guide in English, French, German or Japanese narrates the route, and hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Halifax Citadel15m
2. Peggy’s Cove1h
3. Fairview Lawn Cemetery20m
4. Halifax Public Gardens20m

Halifax and Peggy's Cove tour

• Drive around The Citadel Fortress
• Visit Fairview Lawn Cemetery
• Explore Halifax Public Gardens
• See Peggy's Cove lighthouse

The experience

The tour starts at Pier 21, the historic immigration hub that earned the nickname "Ellis Island of Canada." From there, the route moves through downtown Halifax to St. Paul's Church, which survived the Great Halifax Explosion of 1917: one of the deadliest industrial disasters in North American history. The guide spends about 20 minutes at Fairview Lawn Cemetery explaining the Titanic's sinking off the coast of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, and the cemetery's role in the aftermath.

The Halifax Public Gardens, the second oldest public garden in North America, offers a quieter stretch where the guide explores the botanical layout and history. Weather permitting, the route includes a drive around the Citadel Fortress, the star-shaped fortification that overlooks the harbor. Then comes the shift from city to coast: the drive to Peggy's Cove and its lighthouse, the most photographed beacon in Canada, standing on the rocky shoreline. The route also passes through the seaside hamlets of Shad Bay, Big Lake, East Dover and West Dover.

The full tour runs five hours. A professional guide leads the group in your choice of English, French, German or Japanese, and pickup from your hotel is included in the booking. The pace moves between stops without long stretches of walking, making it suitable for mixed fitness levels.

What’s included

• Professional guide in your choice of English, French, German or Japanese.
• hotel pickup.
• stops at Pier 21, St. Paul's Church, Fort Needham Hill memorial, Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax Public Gardens, and Peggy's Cove lighthouse.
• drive around the Citadel Fortress (weather permitting).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (5 to 17 years) · Child (under 5)

GroupUp to 55

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aberdeen Bus Charters & Tours Inc.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want Halifax's immigration and disaster history plus Peggy's Cove's coastal views in one outing, rather than piecing together separate city and coastal tours.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 17 years); Child (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Great Halifax Explosion and why does it matter to this tour?

The Great Halifax Explosion of 1917 was a maritime disaster that killed thousands and damaged much of the city. St. Paul's Church and Fort Needham Hill, both stops on this tour, are directly tied to that event: the church survived the blast, and the memorial carillon at Fort Needham honors the victims.

Will we walk much during this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and includes a mix of short walks at each stop and time spent in the vehicle between sites. The pace is designed to be manageable for families with infants and strollers.

What is Fairview Lawn Cemetery and why is it on this tour?

Fairview Lawn Cemetery is one of three Halifax cemeteries dedicated to victims of the RMS Titanic, which sank off the coast of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. The guide narrates the ship's history and the cemetery's connection to that disaster during a 20-minute stop.

Is hotel pickup really included, or is there an extra fee?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour price. The guide will arrange the pickup time and location when you confirm your booking.