Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
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Is Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour worth booking?
Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour is a 1-hour experience in Halifax, Canada, from $12 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4/5 rating across 23 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (23)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $12 per person
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore the Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport! On this 2.5 km tour, you'll explore many tourist attractions, historical buildings, artwork & statues that make up this must
What you get
- 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
About this experience
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore the Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport! On this 2.5 km tour, you'll explore many tourist attractions, historical buildings, artwork & statues that make up this must-see section of the city. Highlights include Halifax Farmers Market, CSS Acadia, Halifax Cabling Wharf, Dockyard Clock & more! Don't just see the boardwalk, hear what it has to say! GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your answer. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.
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
- **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
What you'll see and do
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore the Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport! On this 2.5 km tour, you'll explore the many tourist attractions, historical buildings, artwork & statues that make up this must-see section of the city. Highlights include the Halifax Farmers Market, CSS Acadia, Halifax Cabling Wharf, Dockyard Clock & more! Don't just see the boardwalk, hear what it has to say! Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play. The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. It’s yours! Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
Visit the oldest continuously open farmers market in all of North America.
5 minutes here
Samuel Cunard Statue
Learn about Samuel Cunard from the man himself! Ok, well it's our tour guide pretending to be him, but it's still very informative and lots of fun!
5 minutes here
Discovery Centre
Discover the Discovery Centre! We'll tell you all about the brand new interactive exhibit. All attractions along the tour are optional. You have the ultimate freedom to visit and pick up the tour right where you left off.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
The Emigrant Statue
A statue of a man holding a suitcase. There has to be more to it than that, right!? There is! We'll tell you all about it.
5 minutes here
Georges Island. We'll point out a great view of the National Historic Site and tell you all about it! You can even hop on a ferry and visit.
5 minutes here
No, you're not seeing things.. those light posts are definitely crooked. Well tell you about the inspiration behind the famous sculpture.
5 minutes here
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Take in the breathtaking harbour from the comfort of a hammock! We'll show you were to go, and be right there waiting when you wake up from your seaside nap.
5 minutes here
Take a ride on the big wave sculpture at the boardwalk! Don't worry, they have foam padding in case you fall. We'll tell you about why it's there (hint - it's because people have fallen).
5 minutes here
The Piazza at Bishop's Landing
We'll point out the 'Fountain at Bishop's Landing'. A popular cooling off spot, great for a warm summer day.
5 minutes here
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Learn all about the boardwalk itself from the boutiques to the murals, statues, attractions & more.
5 minutes here
HMCS Sackville
Discover what it was like to be a sailor fighting at sea in World War II! We'll tell you all about the ship and museum. If you want to know more, you can always go in and check it out.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
We'll show you Canada’s oldest and largest maritime museum where you can sit on a replica of a Titanic deck chair, or follow World War II convoys in the Battle of the Atlantic.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
Hop on board the CSS Acadia, an Edwardian steamship docked at the boardwalk. We'll tell you all about how this beautiful ship is an example of the graceful design that epitomizes the Edwardian Age.
5 minutes here
We'll point out the Halifax Cable Wharf, built in 1913 that was once a port for ships laying cable across the Atlantic Ocean and one of the last original structures on the waterfront.
5 minutes here
See Canada’s oldest working clock that's been telling time for over 250 years! The nine-foot pendulum encased in the base is driven by a 250 pound weight.
5 minutes here
We'll point out the ferry terminal, where you can snag a ride across the harbour to Dartmouth. You'll learn a bit about the area too!
5 minutes here
You'll discover that the popular restaurant is located inside what is likely the oldest building on the waterfront!
5 minutes here
We'll tell you all about the Collins Court & Bank Building, part of the Historic Properties section of the boardwalk.
5 minutes here
The tour ends at the Market Mall, a covered walkway home to pretty much everything and anything you could ask for!
5 minutes here
Holy Cross Cemetery
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by without stopping
Victoria Park
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by without stopping
Halifax Public Gardens
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by without stopping
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by without stopping
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Halifax
The tour starts at the south end of the Halifax boardwalk.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at the north end of the boardwalk in the Historic Properties.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tripvia Tours
Know before you go
- 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
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 60
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Halifax.
How much does Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $12 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Halifax usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Halifax is not rushed.
Is Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 23 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Halifax, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 1-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Halifax can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Halifax and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Halifax within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Halifax?
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On Outty we rank every Halifax experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Wine and Lunch Escape, Small Group Tour - Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, the Annapolis Valley, Best of Halifax 3 Hr Ebike Tour with Tour Guide. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Halifax?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Halifax?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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