Halifax Cabot Trail Guided Walking Tours
from
$33.99
Buckwheat Corner
Nova Scotia
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
8
hours
  • • Explore Halifax's Historic Maritime Sites and Scenic Cabot Trail
  • • Enjoy 8 to 9 Hours of Flexible Walking and Driving Tours
  • • Experience the Most Immersive Audio Driving Tour on the Cabot Trail
or

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Nova Scotia with bundled self-guided audio tours, combining immersive walking experiences and a breathtaking driving tour. Explore the historic charm of Halifax and the stunning scenery of the Cabot Trail, all while enjoying captivating stories and insights that bring this remarkable region to life. With over 125 stories unlocked through GPS-triggered commentary on your smartphone, travel at your own pace without the crowds or schedules to hold you back. This is the ultimate way to explore Nova Scotia’s vibrant history and natural beauty.

The thrilling journey begins with three enriching walking tours, each offering a unique glimpse into Halifax’s rich maritime heritage, vibrant downtown, and poignant historical events. Discover the Halifax Boardwalk and Seaport, delve into stories of churches and graveyards, and learn about the significant Halifax Explosion of 1917. Each tour is meticulously designed to provide a flexible and enjoyable experience, allowing time to pause, take photographs, or linger at points of interest. Following the walking tours, the adventure continues with an audio driving tour along the iconic Cabot Trail, where breathtaking coastal views, charming communities, and natural wonders await exploration.

This bundled self-guided audio tour experience is not just a fantastic way to discover Nova Scotia; it also makes a thoughtful gift for friends or family who appreciate travel and exploration. With the ability to start, pause, and resume tours at any time—there’s no rush, just pure enjoyment at your fingertips. Give the gift of adventure and unforgettable memories today!

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Experience Overview:

Explore Nova Scotia In A Bundled Self Guide Audio Tours

Explore Halifax and drive the Cabot Trail with 3 immersive walking tours and 1 epic audio driving tour! Hear 125+ stories with GPS-triggered commentary on your smartphone—no schedules, no crowds, no pressure.
WALKING TOURS: Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport, Churches, Gardens & Graveyards, and the Halifax Explosion of 1917.
Discover Halifax’s rich maritime heritage, vibrant downtown, stunning gardens, and powerful stories from the past—all at your own pace

DRIVING TOUR: Cabot Trail Audio Driving Tour
Experience one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives. Breathtaking views, charming communities, and natural wonders await as you circle Cape Breton’s iconic route.

Enjoy at your own pace—start, pause, or resume any time. Your tours never expire.

Ditch the group tours, tight schedules, and high prices. GPS map shows where you are and plays audio as you go.

Just book, download, and go. Each traveler = one device download.
Join 25,000+ happy customers across 75+ tours!

Meeting Point

Buckwheat Corner

Buckwheat Corner, NS B0E 1B0, Canada

The tour starts and ends at Buckwheat Corner at the intersection of Cabot Trail Road and the Trans Canada Highway.

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Hydrostone Park

5547 Young St, Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7, Canada

HALIFAX EXPLOSION: This tour starts and ends at the Hydrostone Park.

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1193 South Park St

1193 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3H 2W9, Canada

HALIFAX CHURCHES, GARDENS & GRAVEYARDS: This tour starts and ends at the Holy Cross Cemetery.

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Pier 22 Pavilion

1031 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7, Canada

HALIFAX BOARDWALK & SEAPORT: This tour starts at the south end of the Halifax Boardwalk.

What's included:

  • Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
  • Hands free (audio plays automatically)
  • Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
  • Driving Tour: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island
  • Customer Service via Phone & Email
  • Walking Tours: Halifax Seaport & Boardwalk, Gardens, Churches & Graveyards, Explosion

Not included:

  • Smartphone or tablet
  • Transportation (use your own vehicle)
  • **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
  • Attraction tickets

What to expect:

Duration: between 8 hours and 9 hours

Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market

1209 Marginal Rd, , Halifax, B3H 4P6

Visit the oldest continuously open farmers market in all of North America.

5 minutes

The Emigrant Statue

1215 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P8, Canada

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

The Way Things Are

Downtown Halifax, Halifax, NS B3J 0L4, Canada

No, you're not seeing things.. those light posts are definitely crooked. Well tell you about the inspiration behind the famous sculpture.

5 minutes

Halifax Waterfront

Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3H 4P8, Canada

Learn all about the boardwalk itself from the boutiques to the murals, statues, attractions & more.

5 minutes

The Dockyard Clock

5072 George St, Halifax, NS B3J 1M4, Canada

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

Holy Cross Cemetery

1259 South Park St, Halifax, NS B3J 2K8, Canada

As you explore the historic graveyard, we'll tell you about the lost grave of William Condon.

5 minutes

Victoria Park

5720 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 2L1, Canada

As you stroll through this spectacular urban garden, we'll tell you all about it! There's a number of points of interest to explore here.

5 minutes

Griffin's Pond

Petite Allée, Halifax, NS B3H 1X8, Canada

While walking along what was once a swampy wasteland, you'll see ducks and geese and even a quiet spot to sit and learn some of the history of the pond.

5 minutes

Armoury Place

Armoury Pl, Halifax, NS B3K, Canada

We'll tell you about the ginormous Halifax Armoury built in 1895 as a drill hall for volunteer militia and what it's being used for today.

5 minutes

Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica

5221 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z3, Canada

You'll learn about a Gothic Revival Cathedral and how the effects of the Halifax Explosion in 1917 are still being felt today.

5 minutes

Novalea Drive & Hennessey Place

Novalea Dr & Hennessey Pl, Halifax, NS B3K 3E5, Canada

We'll tell you how the park began as military grounds to it's rebuilding of a neighbourhood park and memorial today.

5 minutes

Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower

3340 Union St, Halifax, NS B3K 5H1, Canada

We'll tell you about the impressive monument to the people of Halifax and Dartmouth, who experienced first-hand, the devastation of the Halifax explosion.

5 minutes

IRVING SHIPBUILDING INC.

3099 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3K 5M7, Canada

We'll tell about the controversy around this structure and why it ended up being built here.

5 minutes

Hennessey Place

Hennessey Pl, Halifax, NS B3K, Canada

TUDOR REVIVAL. As you walk along you'll see a block of rowhouse cottages, built using the English style, for surviving families.

5 minutes

Hydrostone Market

5515-5547 Young St, , Halifax, B3K 1Z7

Our tour ends here at the Hydrostone Market. This tour was not about monuments or buildings but about the people who lived through that awful day and those who raced to help them.

5 minutes

Baddeck

Baddeck

Hear Alexander Graham Bell tell you why he has a museum dedicated to him! You can even visit the National Historic Site and Museum which is close by.

5 minutes

Goose Cove

Goose Cove, NS, Canada

One of the prettiest spots along this section of the trail where several brooks join to flow into the cove. If waterfalls are your thing, there are several beautiful ones along Goose Cove Brook that are easily accessible.

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Wreck Cove General Store

42470 Cabot Trail, Birch Plain, NS B0C 1H0, Canada

A famous stop along the Trail. In business since 1976 they offer everything you need for a road trip including their legendary lobster sandwiches!

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Ingonish Harbour

Ingonish Harbour, Canada

Hear how the two harbours of Ingonish benefited the Mi'kmaq over 9000 years ago and continues to benefit residents and tourists today.

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Cheticamp

Cheticamp

Welcome to one of the Acadian capitals of the world! It’s a popular tourist town with whale watching, a museum, several restaurants and an excellent golf course.

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Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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Halifax Cabot Trail Audio and Walking Tours

Buckwheat Corner
Nova Scotia
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
8
hours
  • • Explore Halifax's Historic Maritime Sites and Scenic Cabot Trail
  • • Enjoy 8 to 9 Hours of Flexible Walking and Driving Tours
  • • Experience the Most Immersive Audio Driving Tour on the Cabot Trail
or

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