Overzicht
The Historic Halifax by Foot tour provides visitors an opportunity to sample the history, architecture and hospitality the city has to offer. Your local guide will lead you on a comfortable paced tour through the downtown area, with multiple stops at various locations for photos and conversation. With a small group size, guests will be able to enjoy a more personal tour.
- Aanbevolen door 98% van de reizigers
- Excellentiecertificaat
- Gratis annuleren tot 24 uur van tevoren
- Mobiel ticket
Wat is inbegrepen
Services of a local guide
Snacks
Afspraak en ophalen
Reizigers komen samen bij het afspreekpunt.
Afspreekpunt
Meet your guide across the street from the Canadian Immigration Museum. You will see a railway passenger car in front of the museum. Your guide will be across the street from the railway car.
Eindpunt
Your tour will end on the Halifax waterfront, next to the Halifax Ferry Terminal.
Wat je kunt verwachten
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Halifax Public Gardens
30 min
With your local guide, enter the Oldest Victorian Gardens in Canada, through the main gates. Inside the Gardens your guide will explain the history and monuments found inside. Free time will also be provided to explore on your known.
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Old Burying Ground
10 min
The Old Burying Ground is Halifax's oldest cemetery, founded in 1749. Your route will take you by the site featuring restored headstones, the only Crimean War memorial in North America and interesting tales of those laid to rest.
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
15 min
Providing a commanding view of downtown Halifax and the harbour, walk to the top of Citadel and join your guide as they explain the importance of Halifax as a military establishment and the importance of the Citadel. Great photo opportunity. This tour does not go inside the Citadel National Historic Site.
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St Paul’s Anglican Church, Halifax
15 min
Founded in 1749, St. Paul's is the oldest Anglican church in Canada, as well as the oldest building in Halifax. From the Grand Parade, your guide will explain it's connection to the Halifax Explosion.
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Grand Parade
15 min
Your guide will stop at this historic military parade square dating from the founding of Halifax in 1749. At the north end of the Grand Parade is the Halifax City Hall, the seat of municipal government in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality. At the south end is St. Paul's Church. In the middle of Grand Parade is the cenotaph built originally to commemorate the soldiers who served in First World War, Second World War, and the Korean War. Your guide will also take this time to talk about the Halifax Explosion, the worst man made explosion prior to the Second World War bombing in Japan.
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Province House
15 min
Constructed between 1817-1819, Province House is Canada's longest serving legislative building in Canada. The structure is considered one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in North America. It is also the location of a famous court case in 1835 which lead to freedom of the press in Canada. Your guide will provide details about the unique events that have taken place at Provinces and the people who have governed Nova Scotia.
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Old Town Clock
15 min
The Old Town Clock is one of Halifax's most famous landmarks. Constructed to provide the correct time to the local garrison, it has been helping Haligonians keep on time since 1803. Your route from Citadel Hill will take you past the front steps of the clock.
Annuleringsvoorwaarden
Annuleer minstens 24 uur voor aanvang voor een volledige terugbetaling.
De tijden zijn lokaal voor de ervaring (America/Halifax).
Aanvullende informatie
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems.
- Mobiel of papieren ticket geaccepteerd
- Maximaal 6 reizigers per boeking
- Elke boeking moet minstens één volwassene bevatten.
Veelgestelde vragen: Wandeltocht door Halifax langs Grand Parade en de Old Town
Kan ik Wandeltocht door Halifax langs Grand Parade en de Old Town gratis annuleren?
Ja. Annuleer minstens 24 uur voor aanvang voor een volledige terugbetaling.
Where does the tour start?
Meet your guide across the street from the Canadian Immigration Museum, across the street from the railway passenger car in front of the museum.
Where does the tour end?
The tour ends on the Halifax waterfront, next to the Halifax Ferry Terminal.
Which places does the tour visit, and in what order?
It visits 7 stops in order: Halifax Public Gardens, Old Burying Ground, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, St Paul’s Anglican Church, Halifax, Grand Parade, Province House, and Old Town Clock.
How long is the walking tour?
The tour lasts 2 hours 30 min.
Is pickup provided?
No, all travellers meet at the start point: across the street from the Canadian Immigration Museum, across the street from the railway passenger car in front of the museum.
What language is the tour guided in?
The guide speaks English.
Uitgevoerd door TayMac Tours
