Half Day Small Group Tour in Peggy's Cove and Titanic Cemetery
Description
Peggy's Cove and the Fairview Lawn Cemetery are some of the most popular locations in Halifax. This half-day tour is perfect for those who are looking for interesting locations to visit but don't have the time for a full-day experience. This is a small group shared tour that doesn't have the crowd and pressure found in a big bus experience.
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Itinerary
As you leave Halifax, you'll enjoy a scenic 1:30-hour drive along the beautiful coastline of St. Margaret's Bay, from the village of Hubbards to the iconic Peggy's Cove. After arriving in Peggy's Cove, you'll have an hour to visit the world's most popular lighthouse, explore the local fishing village, and even sample some local seafood if you like! Witness the power of the ocean as waves crash against the rugged and rocky coastline. Peggy's Cove will treat you to incredibly beautiful landscapes and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
As you leave Peggy's Cove and head back to Halifax (1:00 hr. approximate time), your next stop will be the Fairview Lawn Cemetery, where the remains of 121 Titanic victims are interred. The tragic loss of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912, was felt all over the world, including in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Due to Nova Scotia's close proximity to the Titanic's last known position, recovery ships from Halifax were dispatched to conduct the grizzly task of recovering those who perished. Halifax is home to the largest concentration of Titanic graves in the world. As you walk through the cemetery, you'll learn about the lives of those who were lost, the details surrounding the memorial, and the heartbreaking story of the unknown child of the Titanic.
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Pickup Locations & Times
GUESTS STAYING AT HOTELS: If your hotel is outside of our pick-up area in downtown Halifax, we will pick you up at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, located at 1919 Upper Water St., Halifax, NS. Please indicate that when booking your reservation. ATTENTION CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: Your pick-up or drop-off point will be the parking lot of Pier #22 in the Halifax Cruise Port. Your driver/guide will be holding a yellow sign with, "Peggy's Cove & Titanic Cemetery Tour" writtien on it. If you don't see our driver/guide, look for a van with our company name, "Anchor Tours", on the side of it. We will contact you by email no later than 8:00 p.m. the evening before the tour to let you know the exact time we will be by to pick you up. When you arrive in Halifax, please, make sure your cell phone is turned on and be available to receive calls or messages in case we need to contact you. Make sure you have included your mobile number in your reservation with Viator. Unfortunately, we are unable to wait for late arrivals. So for the consideration of others, please be punctual.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(294)
We went on this excursion from our cruise ship. Jeff was our guide. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and talkative. He had a plethora of information about the Titanic passengers and also interesting facts and stories. I appreciated his interest and obvious research of those buried from the ship wreck. It was also a beautiful day at Peggy’s cove so that added to our enjoyment of the excursion.
Nilah was amazing tour guide for us when we arrived in Halifax on Tuesday, August 11. She was very personable and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. She was a safe driver and made sure we got some trivia answers for when we got home.
Jeff was full of knowledge and passion, and made the tour that much better! It was the perfect amount of time at each stop, and the group size was indeed small (sprinter van), which helped move from spot to spot quickly without having to wait for everyone to get on/off.
It was awesome the person that led it was great informative and easy to talk with. She gave enough time in all the place to enjoy the atmosphere.
Carly and Jeff were waiting at the pier when we disembarked the ship. Carly was our tour guide and was very personable and informative with a lot of knowledge about the area and very specific insider details about the Titanic passengers and recovery efforts. I would recommend this tour to others.
A worthwhile tour of the main features of Halifax. Guide was extremely knowledgeable about the Titanic (maybe too much info) when we stopped at the Cemetery and the hour spent at Peggy's Cove was just the right amount of time. Was not rushed.
What a fantastic tour! An amazing tour guide, and their passion for the community was infectious. We learned a lot. Great tour!!!
Jeff was exceptional. His knowledge level was fantastic on all parts of trip, he spoke clearly, entertaining, one of the best trips like this we have had. Answered all questions. Safe driver, comfortable van. Bravo!!!
Our tour guide Carley did a great job on our half day tour to Peggy’s cove . Very friendly , engaging and knowledgeable . The tour is a pleasant drive with amazing views … you will not be disappointed
excellent trip,Jeff is an incredible storyteller and really brought the history, legends, and character of Nova Scotia to life. He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and having a great experience.
