Peggy's Cove & Halifax Highlights Private Tour Titanic Cemetery

Stand at Peggy's Cove lighthouse, then walk among 121 Titanic graves in one afternoon

A private tour from Halifax that combines the iconic Peggy's Cove lighthouse and fishing village with five Halifax landmarks, including Fairview Lawn Cemetery where Titanic victims are buried. The itinerary is flexible based on your group's interests. Pickup is included; a guide speaks English or Hindi; water bottles are provided. The tour runs about four hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Fairview Lawn Cemetery10m
2. Halifax Citadel15m
3. Halifax Public Gardens10m
4. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic10m
5. Point Pleasant Parkpassing by

Halifax and Peggy's Cove sightseeing

• Drive to Peggy’s Cove
• Visit Peggy’s Point Lighthouse
• Explore fishing village and coastline
• Return to Halifax city
• Visit Fairview Lawn Cemetery
• Tour Halifax Citadel fortifications
• Walk through Halifax Public Gardens
• Explore Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
• Pass by Point Pleasant Park
• Pass by Africville Museum

The experience

The route starts with a scenic coastal drive to Peggy's Cove, where you stand at the iconic lighthouse perched on rugged granite rocks overlooking the Atlantic. The charming fishing village spreads below with its colourful houses and working harbour. The landscape itself is the draw here, and the photo stops are built into the pace. After soaking in the coastal views, you return to Halifax for the city portion.

Back in the city, the tour hits five stops tailored to what your group wants to see. Fairview Lawn Cemetery holds 121 Titanic victims, including the grave of the Unknown Child. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic houses Titanic exhibits alongside stories of the Halifax Explosion and the city's seafaring past. The Halifax Citadel sits on a hill overlooking the harbour, and you walk its fortifications and ramparts: the Noon Gun fires when scheduled. Halifax Public Gardens offers Victorian-era walking paths, fountains and statues in a quiet setting. Point Pleasant Park rounds out the day with waterfront trails and views back across the harbour.

Your guide speaks English or Hindi and shapes the stops around what matters to your group. The tour is private, so the pace and the focus stay yours. Pickup from your Halifax location is included, and you'll have water bottles for the drive.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Halifax location.
• water bottles.
• private guide speaking English or Hindi.
• entry to Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax Citadel (outer site), Halifax Public Gardens, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (outer site) and Point Pleasant Park.
• flexible itinerary based on your group's preferences.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (5 to 65 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by A1 Rides

Is this one for you?This tour suits couples, families and small groups who want the coastal landmark and the city history in one outing without arranging their own transport. The private format means your guide adjusts the pace and the stops to match what your group finds most interesting.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

What is Fairview Lawn Cemetery and why is it significant to the Titanic story?

Fairview Lawn Cemetery is the largest burial site for Titanic victims, with 121 people buried there. Visitors can see their marked graves, including the grave of the Unknown Child, and learn about the tragedy through the cemetery itself.

Can I choose which Halifax landmarks to visit, or is the itinerary fixed?

The itinerary is flexible. Your guide tailors the stops (Citadel, Public Gardens, Maritime Museum, Point Pleasant Park) based on your group's interests and what you want to see most.

What is Peggy's Cove like when you arrive there?

Peggy's Cove is an iconic fishing village built around the lighthouse on rugged granite rocks overlooking the Atlantic. The colourful houses, working harbour and dramatic coastline are the main attractions, with plenty of photo spots along the rocks and waterfront.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup from your Halifax location is included in the tour. Your guide will arrange the meeting point when you book.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs about four hours total, including the drive to Peggy's Cove, time at the lighthouse and village, and the five Halifax stops on the return.

Will I have time to explore inside the Maritime Museum or just see the outside?

You'll visit the outer site of the Maritime Museum, where you can explore exhibits about the Titanic, the Halifax Explosion and Nova Scotia's maritime heritage. The time allocated allows you to see the key exhibits without rushing.