About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr–1 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr–1 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is 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
Itinerary and highlights
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.
You'll stop outside the The Five Fishermen and hear it's historic story
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.
You'll see the old church and the old burial ground and hear the story of its history.
You'll stop in the square, you'll hear the story of the square, the statue and city hall.
What's the deal with the clock? Find out on the tour.
The wave, one fo the most popular statues in the city, so why the wave? Find out.
How is Halifax connected to the South AFrican War? Take the tour to find out.
See the historic statue and hear the story of Joseph Howe
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- WalknTours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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