Halifax Seaport & Boardwalk Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
- Price from
- $9 / person
- Location
- Halifax, Canada
- Rating
- 4.0 / 5 · 24 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tripvia Tours
- Meeting point
- The tour starts at the south end of the Halifax boardwalk.
Description
Make Halifax’s lively waterfront your own self-guided story route. Stroll the Seaport and Boardwalk on a 2.5 km GPS-guided audio tour that plays automatically through your smartphone. Hear immigration and seafaring stories as you pass Pier 21, the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, Georges Island, HMCS Sackville, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, CSS Acadia and the historic waterfront. Download before you go, start when you like, pause anywhere and continue at your own pace. This is a self-guided outdoor experience; attraction admission, optional interior visits, a smartphone and an in-person guide are not included.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 5+)
- $9
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Explore Canada's immigration story at Pier 21, with an optional visit to the museum inside.
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
Browse local flavours and waterfront energy at North America’s oldest continuously operating farmers’ market.
Samuel Cunard Statue
Meet Halifax-born shipping pioneer Samuel Cunard at his waterfront monument.
Discovery Centre
Discover hands-on science at the Discovery Centre, with an optional visit inside.
The Emigrant Statue
Pause at The Emigrant, a moving tribute to the courage and hope of newcomers to Canada.
Admire Georges Island National Historic Site across the harbour, with seasonal ferry visits available separately.
Spot The Way Things Are, Chris Hanson and Hendrika Sonnenberg’s playful sculpture of crooked light posts.
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Relax in a waterfront hammock and enjoy sweeping views across Halifax Harbour.
See The Wave, a bold waterfront sculpture that became one of Halifax’s best-known photo stops.
The Piazza at Bishop's Landing
Cool off beside the playful Fountain at Bishop’s Landing on a warm waterfront day.
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Stroll Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk past shops, murals, public art and harbour views.
HMCS Sackville
See HMCS Sackville, Canada’s Naval Memorial, with an optional seasonal visit aboard the ship.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Explore Atlantic Canada’s seafaring heritage at the Maritime Museum, with an optional visit inside.
See CSS Acadia, a preserved Edwardian-era hydrographic ship moored beside the Maritime Museum.
View the historic Cable Wharf, a 1913 landmark linked to Halifax’s transatlantic cable era.
See the landmark Dockyard Clock, a working 19th-century timepiece overlooking the harbour.
See the Halifax Ferry Terminal, gateway to a quick harbour crossing to Dartmouth.
Visit Privateers’ Warehouse, one of the waterfront’s oldest surviving buildings and home to The Lower Deck.
Discover Collins Court and Bank Building within Halifax’s atmospheric Historic Properties.
Finish at Market Mall, a covered passage lined with shops and waterfront character.
Georges Island National Historic Site
Take in a harbour view of Georges Island National Historic Site and its star-shaped Fort Charlotte.
C.S.S. Acadia
View CSS Acadia from the boardwalk, a preserved Edwardian-era hydrographic ship.
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
QUEEN’S MARQUE frames the harbour with striking architecture, public art and inviting waterfront spaces.
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
WOMEN VOLUNTEERS MONUMENT honours the women who supported Canada during wartime.
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
THE STOCKS offer a playful nod to colonial-era punishment within the Historic Properties.
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
PICKFORD & BLACK BUILDING recalls one of Halifax’s storied shipping and merchant firms.
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
NOVA SCOTIAN CRYSTAL’s former waterfront workshop remains an exterior reminder of the city’s glassmaking craft.
What's included
Included
No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Live GPS map shows route & your location
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
Customer Service via Phone & Email
Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
Not included
Attraction tickets
Smartphone or tablet
Headphones or earbuds (optional)
In-person tour guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.0
24 reviews
How it compares in Halifax
- No. 47 by number of reviews among 195 tours in Halifax
- Starting price $9 is 87% below the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Halifax
Excurgo comparison of 195 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Halifax Seaport & Boardwalk Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 27 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $9 per person for this Halifax experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The tour starts at the south end of the Halifax boardwalk. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tripvia Tours.
Reviews(24)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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