• South Park Street & South Street - Embark on this 5 km tour to discover churches, gardens, graveyards, and a variety of tourist attractions, historical buildings, artwork, and statues that define this must-visit area of the city.

Highlights include Victoria Park, the Old Burying Ground, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Halifax Citadel, the Old Town Clock, and more!

Experience Halifax not just visually, but audibly as well!

A live GPS map indicates your location and guides you to the next destination. As you approach, the tour guide commentary will play automatically.

The tour also features an engaging location-based trivia game. After the commentary, check your device and tap your guess for the answer.

Enjoy the professional tour guide experience without the crowded groups, strict schedules, and high costs.

It’s yours to enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Feel free to stop and start anywhere along the route.

Note: The number of travelers selected determines the number of devices the tour can be downloaded to.

• 1259 South Park St - Holy Cross Cemetery Part 2. Explore the cemetery and learn about its residents.
• Holy Cross Cemetery - Discover the story of the lost grave of William Condon as you explore this historic graveyard.
• Victoria Park - Enjoy a stroll through this stunning urban garden and learn about its many points of interest.
• JCRC+47 Halifax - Oland Memorial Fountain. Discover the beauty of this fountain and its significance.
• Cathedral Church of all Saints - Learn about this church across the street and its little mice issue.
• Clyde Street - Sir Walter Scott Memorial. Discover the importance of this statue and the man it honors.
• JCRC+Q2 Halifax - Robert Burns Statue. Enjoy a surprise as Robert Burns himself shares his story.
• Halifax Public Gardens - Enter through the tall wrought iron gate into the Halifax Public Gardens, a National Historic Site, featuring a formal Victorian-style garden.
• JCV9+2Q Halifax - Design of a Victorian Garden. Notice the formal design of a Victorian garden, crafted by Richard Power, an Irish horticulturist and landscape gardener.
• JCR9+X6 Halifax - Horticultural Hall. Discover the park’s oldest building, once a cold cellar, and the 130-year-old Bandstand nearby.
• Griffin’s Pond - Walk along what was once a swampy wasteland, spot ducks and geese, and find a quiet place to learn about the pond’s history.
• JCV9+FF Halifax - Boer War Memorial Fountain. Encounter this memorial, erected in 1903, honoring Canadian soldiers who fought in the Boer War.
• JCV8+7M Halifax - Victoria Jubilee Fountain. Learn about this fountain, celebrating Queen Victoria’s 60th year as monarch.
• Robie Street & Veterans Memorial Lane - Discover why the Protestant Camp Hill Cemetery was established on old Commons ground and explore the ancient stones.
• Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History - Discover the wonders inside what appears to be an ordinary modern brick building.
• JCW7+W8 Halifax - South Commons. Learn about Canada’s oldest urban park, serving the Halifax community for over 250 years.
• JCX6+W8 Halifax - North Commons. Understand the significance of the Commons and what it represents.
• Armoury Place - Discover the massive Halifax Armoury, built in 1895 as a drill hall for volunteer militia, and its current use.
• Halifax Citadel National Historic Site - Learn why Citadel Hill, the highest point in Halifax, was chosen for a fort and who it protected the city from.
• Old Town Clock - Discover why Prince Edward, Commander in Chief of the military, commissioned this clock.
• Grand Parade - See why the Grand Parade remains the city’s heart and learn about its construction. Also, view the Halifax War Memorial Cenotaph.
• Halifax City Hall - Learn why this building was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1997 and about the Memorial to Fallen Peace Officers.
• St Paul’s Anglican Church, Halifax - Discover the age and history of this church and its connection to slavery.
• St. Mary’s Basilica - Learn about this Gothic Revival Cathedral and the lasting effects of the 1917 Halifax Explosion.
• Old Burying Ground - Discover the age and history of this small cemetery. Take a moment to walk among stones with poignant tributes to those who passed centuries ago.
• Fort Massey Cemetery - Learn about the American Revolutionary War against British rule in 1775 and Halifax’s role as a naval base.
• Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• Alexander Keith’s Brewery - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• Halifax Central Library - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• Fairview Lawn Cemetery - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• Point Pleasant Park - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• Art Gallery of Nova Scotia - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• HMCS Sackville - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• Discovery Centre - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• The Emigrant Statue - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• St. Paul’s Church - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• Scotiabank Centre - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.
• Camp Hill Cemetery - Not a tour point, but nearby for leisurely exploration.

• Offline access: No signal or data needed after initial download
• Live GPS map with route and current location
• Keep your tour: Flexibility to enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours
• Accessible customer service through phone and email
• Automatic tour guide commentary at each point of interest

• Attraction tickets
• Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
• Smartphone or tablet
• **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.

This 5 km tour offers an exploration of churches, gardens, graveyards, and numerous tourist attractions, historical buildings, artworks, and statues that define this essential part of the city.

Key attractions include Victoria Park, the Old Burying Ground, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Halifax Citadel, the Old Town Clock, and more!

Experience Halifax not just visually, but audibly as well!

A live GPS map indicates your current location and guides you to the next destination. As you approach, the tour guide commentary will play automatically.

The tour also features an engaging location-based trivia game. After listening to the commentary, check your device and tap your guess for the answer.

Enjoy the professional tour guide experience without the hassle of crowded tour groups, strict schedules, and high costs.

Access the tour anytime, not just on your booking date. Feel free to pause and resume anywhere along the route.

The number of travelers you choose determines how many devices you can download the tour onto.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.