Halifax & Peggys Cove & Coastal
4.5
Halifax & Peggys Cove & Coastal
By Bruces Tours
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Duration: 5h 30m
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Written guide: German
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- includes an insured van and driver with commentary.
What's not included- Does not include meals. They can be purchased in Peggys Cove.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- - departure time is flexible - if on a cruise, please include the name of the cruise vessel.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Halifax Stanfield Intl Airport, 1 Bell Blvd, Enfield, Nova Scotia B2T 1K2 Canada
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Port of Halifax, 1215 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P8, Canada
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 75170P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 75170P1
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- 1Halifax & Peggys Cove - 5.5 hours - $275 for one to six passengers and tour operator; i operate a taxi mini-van which can accommodate six guests, five guests is optimum; three guests sit in individual seats and three guests sit side-by-side and depending on the guests the side-by-side seating is tight seating and uncomfortable. Halifax - Historic downtown and Titanic tragedy burials at Fairview Lawn Cemetery for 90 minutes. Peggys Cove - Travel to Peggys Cove for 2 hours. At Peggys Cove for 60 minutes. Coastal - Visit Coastal Nova Scotia and return travel to Halifax.Â
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- Departure634582639220 contributionsLunenburg & Halifax Environs Tour- Outstanding Value for MoneyBruce gave my wife & I a fantastic personalized tour of historic Lunenburg, as well as central Halifax & the areas surrounding our travels. He was waiting for us at the pick-up point ahead of time, which meant we had bonus extra touring time. He gave us a full pre-departure briefing using a detailed map which set the scene for our tour & gave us a good idea of what to expect. He had a store-house of information & kept the narration coming.He gave us regular stops for refreshment & restroom stops & impromptu stops including some shopping. He tailored our trip to our interests, mainly photography, history & general interests. He had an in-depth knowledge of many aspects, particularly in historic Lunenburg & points of view that may be unlikely covered by others. We had a very nice lunch in Lunenburg right where he dropped us off for this. Our selected 6 1/2hour tour effectively & efficiently used our time allowed by the cruise ship movements & he made sure we were comfortably returned in time. We have no hesitation in recommending Bruce for a tour of Lunenburg & the Halifax Nova Scotia area generally - do yourself a favour! He gives really outstanding value for money & is such a personable driver & guide. I took over 200 photos of this tour which is many more than average & look forward to processing them from RAW format.Written July 12, 2024
- L659RNrichardj0 contributionsJust an amazing dayOut tour of Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and Peggy's Cove (amongst other places) was just fabulous. Bruce was very informative and caring - making sure we got regular stops for coffees and restrooms etc. Plenty time where we could stroll about in various places too - meaning a great mixture of Bruce showing us photo opportunities etc. and us being able to explore a little, get coffee and take more photos! The day was about 11 and a half hours long - which sounds a long time - but it flew as it was son interesting and the scenery was just amazing! Would thoroughly recommend Bruce to anyone wanting a tour of the Halifax NS area! If and when we visit Halifax again we'll be booking Bruce again for a different adventure!Written May 7, 2024
- Yuanie090 contributionsSee a lot and great value.Get to see a lot with this tour. Bruce is very well organized exactly what you will see. If you love instagram photos, you will love this tour. Bruce will point out exact photo shots for you to take but not a lot of flexibility to take other photos or do more things. If you are good to go with the flow and want to see a lot, this is a great tour, along with a great value.Written October 22, 2023
- 112ankitas0 contributionsFantastic day tourThe tour was fantastic; well thought of and thoroughly planned. We enjoyed our time at Lunenberg, Peggy’s cove and Mahone Bay. Bruce is very punctual, considerate and knowledgeable. He covered small details about the place in such a short time. Overall very happy.Written September 18, 2023
- ayn c0 contributionsGreat tour!We had a very thorough tour and visited everywhere in between Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and Peggy's Cove. It was an 11 hour day! Bruce is very knowledgeable and provided lots of opportunities for photos.Written April 13, 2023
- RC303190 contributionsGood way to get the highlights out of the city.We arrived via cruise ship and Bruce met us on time at the terminal and was very organized and thorough. Word of caution is that this is a long day so watch your time if you have a deadline to be concerned about. Bruce was very accommodating and adjusted the schedule to basically cover everything and still return to the city with no issues. It was a very enjoyable day.Written November 5, 2022
- Jeni W0 contributionsBest tour for Luenberg and Peggy’s Cove.Bruce was an excellent tour driver. You travel in his mini van. Four of us went to Peggy’s Cove and Luenberg for one of the best most informational and fun tours ever. This was not a cheap tour and worth every penny! Highly, highly recommend!!!Written October 17, 2022
- PMCLA0 contributionsFabulous tour!My wife and I had a private tour of 10+ hours. Bruce met us at our hotel where he gave us an overview of the tour and then drove us around some key spots in Halifax before heading for Lunenburg, a 1 1/2 hour drive. Along the way Bruce was a great source of information which made the drive pass by quickly. At Lunenburg and throughout the day thru Mahone Bay, Chester and Peggy's Cove Bruce stopped at numerous sites for photo ops and background history. Bruce has a wealth of information on Nova Scotia and it's history, culture, industries and more, as well as on Canada. If 10 hours + is too long for you then ask Bruce to reduce some stops and photo ops BUT do not miss out on this fabulous tour!Written September 26, 2022
- jakeh7130 contributionsAmazing Ten Hour Private TourBruce picked my wife and I up at our AIRbnb in Halifax and drove us to lunenburg, blue rocks, mahone bay, peggys cove, and back to the airport. This was a Private Tour that took ten hours. Bruce is very polite and knowledgeable about the area. Even just making small talk with him while we drove down the highway was a breeze. The day was fairly priced especially considering the price of gas and driving over 300kms. We gave him a hefty tip which he definitely deserved. I would recommend Bruces Tours to anyone travelling to HalifaxWritten August 29, 2022
- seanzik0 contributionsgreat tour of the Nova Scotia coast with Bruce!Our family of 5 had a wonderful tour with Bruce. First, it was very easy to reserve. We emailed for information and he responded quickly - he built our own tour based on what we wanted to see. When we opted to move the tour up a day, due to poor weather, he obliged right away. We certainly had a busy itinerary - about 11 hours but it went by fast. It felt like less of a series of destinations, as many of the large tour companies do. The first stop is where it was clear to me that we chose our tour properly. Most go directly into Lunenburg, but Bruce first took us to a peaceful golf course across the harbour to get a view of the town and have a family picture. Then back in the vehicle and off to the town - he provided lots of explanations, many opportunities for photos and to get out and discover on our own along our drive from Lunenburg to Mahone Bay, Blue Rocks, Peggy's Cove and then back to our hotel. There were many times where Bruce took us off the main road to find amazing vantage points and views. This was deeply appreciated. He carefully wrote down each and every photo stop for our records. The tour was peppered with lots of interesting insider information and unexpected things to see: a piece of the Berlin Wall. Lunenburg bump windows in the town, a drive to Oak Island to learn about treasure buried there, a chance to observe fisherman and lobster boats close up...and so much more. Many longer stops along the way to grab a snack, explore local communities, and admire the beauty of nature along the coast. Highly recommended - it felt like a personalized tour. Bruce was on our schedule - not his - which made it more relaxed and enjoyable too.Written July 1, 2022
- Renée R0 contributionsBruce knows Nova ScotiaWe thoroughly enjoyed Bruce's tour of Nova Scotia while on a cruise ship stop in June 2018. He knows his territory, and it's obvious he loves it. We wish we would have had more time to tour with him. We highly recommend him!Written December 20, 2019
- Popy_H0 contributionsExcellent way to explore Nova Scotia!My husband and I are visiting Halifax for the first time with friends. Peggy’s Cove was on our bucket list. I usually read reviews before I book my tours. Bruce Tours didn’t have many reviews on Viator, but I had a good feeling about it after reading the description of the tour. I am glad I made this decision! We were welcomed by Bruce, a lovely man with a warm personality and a huge smile. He greeted us in a spotless and comfortable mini van with complimentary water bottles. He loves his work and he managed to share his enthusiasm with us. The itinerary was very well thought out, combining leisure time with activity. The client is obviously at the heart of the itinerary planning, and attention to detail is second to none. I would highly recommend this tour agency to anyone wanting a fun, relaxed, educational tour - Bruce will deliver and will do his best to make this tour memorable. Thank you Bruce! Wishing you all the success you have ever dreamed of. Best of luck!Written September 23, 2019
- MarilynandRod0 contributionsGREAT BAY OF FUNDY TOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We took Bruce's tour of the Bay of Fundy the long weekend in September 2018 it was perfect! Bruce goes above and beyond!! He timed everything perfect for us to see. He gave us a list of the places we saw. A year has gone and we still talk about what a great day we had with Bruce.Written September 4, 2019
- Betty490 contributionsBay of Fundy TourBruce was fantastic. I highly recommend him to anyone who is interested in visiting the Bay of Fundy. Bruce knew the best places to take pictures and wrote down in order all the stops so that when we got home and we were looking at our pictures we would know when and where they were taken. You can tell he research the area so that he can take his customers to all the best stops along the Bay of Fundy. The tour was a little over 6 hours, but the time flew by. We were on a cruise, but the ship did not have any excursions to Bay of Fundy. Do not be afraid to step away from ship excursions and use locals. Bruce was the best and very reasonable. So glad I found him on trip advisor. Thank you Bruce for your time and for sharing your knowledge of the area with us.Written May 27, 2019
- Kathy R0 contributionsBay of Fundy tourDidn't know what to expect when we did the tour with Bruce of the Bay of Fundy. It turned out to be a fantastic adventure . Bruce is very knowledgeable ,does a great tour,knows all of the good places to go. We had a wonderful, memorable tour because of Bruce. We highly recommend his tours.Written November 8, 2018
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MaryKay S
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Sep 2022
We were so looking forward to our day in Halifax with Bruce, but due to Hurricane Fiona, we were unable to come in to Halifax to do the tour. Bruce did not offer ANY portion of the fully paid excursion to be refunded since it was not within their fully refundable time frame. So disappointing.
Written September 28, 2022
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Marsha S
Rockville, MD9 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
The highlight was that we got safely back to our cruise ship. We thought that with 6 hours, we would be able to help decide our itinerary. No way! We drove up and down neighborhood streets in Halifax, giving us some interesting information, but Bruce also pointed out every "burning bush" plant between Halifax and Peggy's Cove.
We asked questions about real estate and business in Halifax, questions that have been asked on every tour I've ever been on, and be said, "I'm not the one to ask about those things." He had a specific dialogue that he couldn't change.
If you're a photographer, and have a strong stomach, this might be for you...he drove on almost every side street, showing photo ops, we got some great photos, but also, some of us had serious car sickness!
The hours trip from Halifax to Peggy's Cove took three hours!
I won't be using his services again!
We asked questions about real estate and business in Halifax, questions that have been asked on every tour I've ever been on, and be said, "I'm not the one to ask about those things." He had a specific dialogue that he couldn't change.
If you're a photographer, and have a strong stomach, this might be for you...he drove on almost every side street, showing photo ops, we got some great photos, but also, some of us had serious car sickness!
The hours trip from Halifax to Peggy's Cove took three hours!
I won't be using his services again!
Written October 13, 2022
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Joan W
Surrey, UK32 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
Prompt pickup which was appreciated. So nice to have tour for aourselves rather than multiple pick-ups. Bruce stuck to his "script" so did not engage in any discussion about anything else. Informative about the sites and places we visited or drove past. Good idea of his to have prepared cards which we took a photo of before we started taking photos of that particular area. Less opportunity for photos from back seat so put your best photographer in the front. I still took 137 photos. My friend took well over 300 from the front seat.
Written September 17, 2024
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Victoria G
4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Bruce’s tour was fantastic. His vehicle is spacious and comfortable. Bruce is very knowledgeable and punctual. The tour was planned out perfectly and we saw so many beautiful spots that the cruise ship excursions would not have taken us to. The pricing is extremely reasonable for a private tour. Would 100% recommend.
Written August 17, 2023
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Gailrunningfox
Marlton, NJ47 contributions
Bruce was so knowledgeable and gave us so much information about Titanic cemetery, Halifax downtown, Peggy's Cove and surrounding area. There were 6 of us and had a comfortable ride. Bruce had bottles of water and a maple candy as a welcome gift. Loves photography and made sure you got the perfect shot. At end of tour he had written down exactly where we had taken the photo. Only wish that we had time to see more of the botanical gardens in Halifax.
Written August 28, 2024
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Denise Mather
1 contribution
Oct 2019
Thank You Bruce for an awesome experience, and adding Oak Island for us.
We had such a great day and saw so much.
This is the perfect tour if you only have one day to spend in Halifax.
I have an awesome album of pics to remember this trip by, thanks to you.
Very well done.
We had such a great day and saw so much.
This is the perfect tour if you only have one day to spend in Halifax.
I have an awesome album of pics to remember this trip by, thanks to you.
Very well done.
Written October 8, 2019
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Thank you for the wonderful note and we are so glad you had a special day in our city and province. We like to think we live in a very special part of this great planet and we love to share it with visitors. We hope to see you again, soon! Alan, for Bruce
Written October 9, 2019
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John Densem Member GGYC San Francisco, C
4 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Bruce himself has been doing this small van tour since 2004. Max travelers of 6. Intimate, personalized, interactive, not canned, not just all around Halifax plus side roads to many small coves with amazing photo ops, and a lunch stop at the restaurant right near the Lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove. This is the best way to see it all in one day! Don’t miss it but be sure to book ahead!!
Written July 19, 2019
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Thank you John for the kind words. Alan for Bruce
Written July 20, 2019
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Kathy P
Dundas, Ontario21 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
We got way more than expected with this tour. Bruce picked us up at our hotel exactly on time, and took us all over Halifax to various historical landmarks, but also some local interesting views and buildings. He made frequent stops so we could take pictures, and coached us on the best angles to get great photos. We then visited lots of little coastal villages before ending up in Peggy's Cove.
He kept a list of all the places we visited and photographed, so that at the end of the tour we would be able to remember all of the pictures we took (and there were lots!).
What an amazing day!
He kept a list of all the places we visited and photographed, so that at the end of the tour we would be able to remember all of the pictures we took (and there were lots!).
What an amazing day!
Written June 12, 2019
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We are certainly blessed with a very picture-perfect place to live and to share. Thank you for your kind words. Alan, for Bruce.
Written July 20, 2019
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edconw
Apopka, FL17 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
We booked Bruce's Tours for our group of 5 people in April 2019. We arrived by cruise ship and although there was a last minute change of where we were supposed to dock due to construction, Bruce gave us easy instructions to take the shuttle provided and he would meet us at the drop off point, which he did, right on time as planned. His van seats 6 tourists, however it is better suited for 5 people as to give more room in the back seat row. Bruce was a great tour host and provided insights and history of the Halifax area. He was insistent that we got the best photo shots possible. We toured the beautiful Peggy's Cove area and we were blessed with good weather, but quite windy. We toured the Halifax area in the afternoon so as to get back to the ship on time, no problem there. On our previous visit to Halifax in 2015 we took the HOHO bus as we were also on a cruise. I must say Bruce's Tours was much better than the HOHO as we were able to see much more, including residential neighborhoods, the Titanic cemetery ( up close with better history presentation) etc.
Also, the cost of Bruce's tour was very competitive in our opinion. We would use his company again when visiting the Halifax area.
Also, the cost of Bruce's tour was very competitive in our opinion. We would use his company again when visiting the Halifax area.
Written May 31, 2019
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Thank you for your kind words and we are thrilled to hear you loved the tour. We had a windy spring but as I write this we are in for a calm day with lots and lots of heat! We hope to see you again soon. Alan, for Bruce.
Written July 20, 2019
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margaretn20182018
New York City, NY3 contributions
Sep 2019
Bruce was a great tour guide. He was on time and was exactly where he said he would meet us when our ship docked. He showed us a map and explained where we would be going on our tour of Halifax and Peggy's Cove. He drove us all around Halifax and showed us many of the historical landmarks and let us take lots of photos. Peggy's Cove was a Beautiful Village with shops, food and lot of great photo opportunities. This was a Great Tour.
Written October 16, 2019
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We would like to take this tour 28.10.2019 for 6 people from the harbor. Is it possible?
Written October 11, 2019
Yes it is a great tour if you use a small tour company. The one we used had a van that can hold 6 people if necessary. Peggy's Cove can be chilly and very windy, but very scenic.
Written October 11, 2019
I am a solo traveller so I was wondering if I book the tour with I be grouped in a vehicle with other people or are the tours completely private and it will just be me and the tour guide? Or do I have a choice?
Written January 10, 2019
It is your choice. If you want a private tour, a car will pick you up and you will visit those places as shown on his itinerary. Most times, you can provide the guide with places you need to see on your tour. A tour guide will also add you to a group that has other people, and you can opt for this as well. You then pay accordingly. Ex., Tours by Locals....a set price is for the vehicle and not per person. Ergo, the total is divided per person. I would also ask the guide if you could be added to another tour already in place. If a "bus" is the vehicle of the tour, it is quite simple to be added. If you want a smaller or more personal tour, you can set it up according to your time and stops. Discuss this with your tour guide and find what they have available for you.
Written January 16, 2019
est-ce que l'excursion peut être en français et est-ce que les gens à Halifax parlent français ?
Written December 2, 2018
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