Historical Tours

Best 30 Historical Tours in Nova Scotia , Canada


Featured Nova Scotia Attractions
Halifax

Peggy’s Cove

Peggy’s Cove

★★★★☆4.6 (1,604)
Nova Scotia

Cabot Trail

Cabot Trail, Victoria County

★★★★☆4.5 (562)
Halifax

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

5425 Sackville St.

★★★★☆4.5 (4,044)

Featured Nova Scotia Tours
Half Day Small Group Tour in Peggy's Cove and Titanic Cemetery Free Cancellation
Halifax

Half Day Small Group Tour in Peggy's Cove and Titanic Cemetery

Peggy's Cove and the Fairview Lawn Cemetery are some of the most popular locations in Halifax. This half-day tour is perfect for those who are looking for interesting locations to visit but don't have the time for a full…

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (245)
Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg Tour (small group) Free Cancellation
Halifax

Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg Tour (small group)

In this tour you will get to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg and the world's most popular lighthouse located in Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia. Lunenburg is considered the finest known example of a British …

★★★★☆4.8 (207)
Halifax Peggy’s Cove Express Save 5% Free Cancellation
Halifax

Halifax Peggy’s Cove Express

Explore the beautiful Peggy’s Cove, with our fun and friendly local guides who will take you from your downtown Halifax hotel to the iconic Peggy’s Cove. Enjoy the most photographed lighthouse in Canada and its beautif…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.1 (807)
Halifax Hop On Hop Off Bus Free Cancellation
Halifax

Halifax Hop On Hop Off Bus

Explore Halifax your way on colourful vintage London double-decker buses with a convenient Hop-On Hop-Off pass. Enjoy a 60-minute loop with 7 stops at top sights like the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Halifax Citadel,…

★★★☆☆3.3 (204)
Day Trip to Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and Peggy's Cove from Halifax Free Cancellation
Halifax

Day Trip to Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and Peggy's Cove from Halifax

Embark on a memorable journey through some of Nova Scotia's most iconic coastal landmarks with a private transfer service. Explore Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Mahone Bay in just one day, with a total duration of 6 hours…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (23)
Best of Halifax 3 Hr Ebike Tour with Tour Guide Free Cancellation
Halifax

Best of Halifax 3 Hr Ebike Tour with Tour Guide

What makes this tour unique: • Expert local storytelling — knowledgeable guides share Halifax’s history, heritage, culture, and hidden gems, including perspectives on the Mi’kmaq, African Nova Scotian, Acadian, and Bri…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (180)
Peggy Cove Tour with Small Group Free Cancellation
Halifax

Peggy Cove Tour with Small Group

40 min drive away from Halifax to Peggy’s Cove is a picturesque fishing village with plenty to see and do. While driving up to Peggy’s Cove, Over 160 historic lighthouses are located across the province of Nova Scotia, n…

🕐 4 hours
Private Peggy’s Cove and Halifax Highlights Guided Tour Free Cancellation
Halifax

Private Peggy’s Cove and Halifax Highlights Guided Tour

Discover the best of Nova Scotia on this relaxed, fully private tour from Halifax. Travel the scenic coast to the iconic Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, where you’ll enjoy free time to explore the fishing village, capture photo…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore Free Cancellation
Halifax

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

The South Shore of Nova Scotia is known for its picturesque coastal scenery, the world-famous Old Town Lunenburg, known for it's, unique architecture, and colorful waterfront also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (122)
Halifax: Peggy's Cove tour Free Cancellation
Halifax

Halifax: Peggy's Cove tour

Enroute to this seaside village pass, you travel along the winding coastal highway of the Lighthouse Route to the tiny fishing village of Peggy’s Cove, it is little wonder it has been an inspiration for artists and an ir…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (275)
Private Fortress of Louisbourg and Lighthouse Tour Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

Private Fortress of Louisbourg and Lighthouse Tour

Authentic Historical Immersion: Step into the 18th century with interactive demonstrations and costumed interpreters. • Expert Guides: Knowledgeable local guides provide stories and insights that make history come alive…

Blackwood Tours: Highland Village, Baddeck, Bell Museum Tour Free Cancellation
Sydney

Blackwood Tours: Highland Village, Baddeck, Bell Museum Tour

Please Note!, we only offer 1 tour per ship, when booking please book with the scheduled time of your ship's arrival. If your ship's arrival time changes then so does your tour start time. You have 1/2 hour to get to you…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (82)
Private Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay & Lunenburg Tour From Halifax Free Cancellation
Halifax

Private Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay & Lunenburg Tour From Halifax

Experience the best of Nova Scotia’s South Shore on a private, fully customizable coastal adventure. This 6-hour tour takes you from Halifax to the iconic lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove, through the charming seaside town of …

🕐 6 hours
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax Free Cancellation
Halifax

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

This Tour is about Halifax's Remarkable History including all the Titanic and Halifax Explosion Sites and the Stories and Miracles of these Two Historic Tragedies. See ALL that Historic Halifax, Dartmouth and Fisherman's…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (231)
Louisbourg and Alexander Graham Bell Museum Shore Excursion Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

Louisbourg and Alexander Graham Bell Museum Shore Excursion

Our drivers and guides are all local and highly experienced as we are the tour company in Cape Breton with the longest history(since 1985). Our drivers and guides are all capable of the culture and history of Cape Breton…

Historic Halifax by Foot Free Cancellation
Halifax

Historic Halifax by Foot

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 downtow…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.7 (194)
Cabot Trail Scenic Culture and Adventure Drive Tour Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

Cabot Trail Scenic Culture and Adventure Drive Tour

Travel one of the world’s most scenic drives with a local guide who knows hidden look-offs most visitors miss. • Flexible, small-group style lets you enjoy stops at your own pace without being rushed. • Experience a bl…

★★★★★5.0 (1)
Louisbourg Fortress Tours Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

Louisbourg Fortress Tours

Explore the historic Louisbourg Railway Station and step back into Cape Breton’s rail heritage. Enjoy scenic views, learn local history, and capture memorable photos. Book your visit today…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (3)
Halifax Small Group Tour with Citadel & Maritime Museum Free Cancellation
Halifax

Halifax Small Group Tour with Citadel & Maritime Museum

You will begin your walk with a local guide through Halifax Public Gardens is one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian garden in North America. From there you will also get a chance to see the historic Camp …

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.1 (14)
Black Wood Tours: Fortress of Louisbourg Tour Free Cancellation
Sydney

Black Wood Tours: Fortress of Louisbourg Tour

Please Note!, We offer 1 tour per ship, so when booking please make sure you book the same time as your ship's arrival. You have 1/2 hour to get to your guide, waiting for you on the dock. If your ship time changes then …

🕐 6 hours ★★★★☆4.2 (20)
Peggys Cove Tour in Private Vehicle Free Cancellation
Halifax

Peggys Cove Tour in Private Vehicle

40 min drive away from Halifax to Peggy’s Cove is a picturesque fishing village with plenty to see and do. While driving up to Peggy’s Cove, Over 160 historic lighthouses are located across the province of Nova Scotia, n…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.5 (38)
Hiking Trail at Louisbourg Lighthouse Scenic Coastal Views Tour Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

Hiking Trail at Louisbourg Lighthouse Scenic Coastal Views Tour

Explore the Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail, one of Cape Breton's most picturesque coastal routes. Starting near the historic Fortress of Louisbourg, this guided hike offers stunning ocean views, rugged cliffs, and opportuni…

🕐 3 hours
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley Free Cancellation
Halifax

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

This Tour is NOT just a Wine Tour but also History and Nature Tour. One hour from Halifax is Wolfville & Grand Pre National Historic Site the first stop on Tour. Explore the natural beauty of the Annapolis Valley & Nova …

🕐 6 hours ★★★★★5.0 (35)
Sydney City & Coastline Tour Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

Sydney City & Coastline Tour

Discover the charm of Sydney, the welcoming gateway to Cape Breton Island. Stroll along the beautiful harbourfront, snap a photo with the world’s largest fiddle, explore local shops and museums, and enjoy the blend of cu…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★☆4.5 (4)
Round Trip Ferry Tour to Georges Island Free Cancellation
Halifax

Round Trip Ferry Tour to Georges Island

Georges Island has rich history. It was part of the "Halifax Defence Complex" from the mid-18th century to the Second World War. Interpretive panels and guides share a fascinating history from ancient times when the Mi’k…

★★★★☆4.9 (39)
East Cabot Trail Coastal Drive and Cape Breton Highlands Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

East Cabot Trail Coastal Drive and Cape Breton Highlands

Our Cabot Trail tour stands out for its perfect blend of breathtaking scenery, cultural experiences, and personalized service. Travelers enjoy sweeping coastal views, dramatic highlands, charming fishing villages, and un…

🕐 6 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.0 (9)
Iona Highland Village Tour Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

Iona Highland Village Tour

Discover the heart of Cape Breton with a tour that blends history, culture, and scenery. Visit the Highland Village in Iona to experience Gaelic traditions, take in stunning Bras d’Or Lake views at Grand Narrows, explore…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Historic Halifax and Titanic Tours Free Cancellation
Halifax

Historic Halifax and Titanic Tours

Step back in time and explore Halifax’s rich history, from its founding days to its pivotal role in maritime history. This immersive tour takes you through the heart of the city, where you'll discover the stories behind …

🕐 3 hours ★★★★★5.0 (3)
City and Coastal Highlights Museum and Lighthouse Stops Tour Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

City and Coastal Highlights Museum and Lighthouse Stops Tour

Discover Sydney’s rich history and stunning coastal vistas on this informative guided tour. Wander through 18th-century homes like Jost House and Cossitt House, and appreciate the architecture of historic St. George’s Ch…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Blackwood Tours: 6 Hour Cabot Trail Tour in Cape Breton, NS Free Cancellation
Sydney

Blackwood Tours: 6 Hour Cabot Trail Tour in Cape Breton, NS

Please Note! We offer one tour per ship,30 mins after you scheduled arrival, make sure you book the right ship and time. If your ship changes it's time then so does your tour time. You have 1/2 hour to get to your guide …

🕐 6 hours ★★★☆☆3.9 (35)
Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Halifax

Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

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…

★★★☆☆3.9 (20)
Cabot Trail: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

Cabot Trail: a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

Hook your smartphone up to your vehicle's stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive! Follow the famous Cabot Trail, one of the most scenic roadways in the world! It’s actually a big loop. We’ll be traveling coun…

★★★★☆4.4 (118)
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour Free Cancellation
Halifax

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour

The Canada Strong Pass is back June 19th to September 7th, 2026: 24 years and younger, enjoy free or discounted admission. More than a national museum and national historic site. Our interactive exhibitions have activit…

★★★★☆4.6 (12)
Alexandra Graham Bell Tour of Baddeck Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

Alexandra Graham Bell Tour of Baddeck

Stroll along the scenic Baddeck Boardwalk, a charming waterfront pathway offering stunning views of the Bras d’Or Lake. Enjoy a relaxing walk, take in the fresh island air, spot local wildlife, and discover quaint shops …

🕐 4 hours
Cabot Trail as Nature’s Masterpiece Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

Cabot Trail as Nature’s Masterpiece

Our Cabot Trail, Ingonish, and Keltic Lodge Tour distinguishes itself through personalized service, access to hidden scenic locales, and captivating storytelling. Featuring flexible scheduling, comfortable transport, and…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Historic Downtown Sydney: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

Historic Downtown Sydney: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore historic downtown Saint John! Explore the resilient "Steel City," one of Canada's most historic Maritime towns, constantly reinvented by war, boom, and bust.…

Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Halifax

Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

On this 5 km tour, as well as the churches, gardens and graveyards, you'll explore many tourist attractions, historical buildings, artwork and statues that make up this must-see section of the city. Highlights include …

★★★★☆4.5 (25)
Group 5 Hours Peggys Cove, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Tour Free Cancellation
Halifax

Group 5 Hours Peggys Cove, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Tour

Private Pickup & Drop-off Service in Halifax Enjoy seamless travel with our private transportation service, offering pickup and drop-off from any hotel, motel, Airbnb, cruise terminal, or custom location within Halifax. …

🕐 5 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (7)
Baddeck & Bell Museum Tour: Explore at Your Own Pace Free Cancellation
Sydney

Baddeck & Bell Museum Tour: Explore at Your Own Pace

Experience the magic of Baddeck and the legacy of Alexander Graham Bell on this intimate, customizable 4-hour journey through the heart of Cape Breton. Skip the crowded tour buses and embrace the freedom of a tailor-made…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.6 (8)
Guided Highland Village and Baddeck Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

Guided Highland Village and Baddeck Bus Tour for Cruise Excursion

Our drivers and guides are all local and highly experienced as we are the tour company in Cape Breton with the longest history (since 1985). Our drivers and guides are all capable of the culture and history of Cape Breto…

★★★★☆4.2 (22)
Halifax Waterfront Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Halifax

Halifax Waterfront Walking Tour

The Halifax Waterfront Walking Tour explores how the city’s iconic waterfront has evolved from a historic working harbour into the vibrant heart of Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. This guided walking tour blends past and …

🕐 1 hour and a half
Private Guided Tour of Halifax with Visit to Peggy’s Cove Free Cancellation
Halifax

Private Guided Tour of Halifax with Visit to Peggy’s Cove

Experience the Best of Halifax on this exclusive & private 4-hour small-group tour where you will discover the beauty and history of the coastal city of Halifax and nearby Peggy’s Cove on this small-group tour. You’ll ha…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.0 (17)
Peggy's Cove, Mohane Bay and Lunenburg 5hrs private tour. Free Cancellation
Halifax

Peggy's Cove, Mohane Bay and Lunenburg 5hrs private tour.

This is your private & personal Car tour narrated by a driver. Will provide each and tour details on your mobile by pdf itinerary & all historical events. You will be picked up & drop to your suggested location & time wi…

🕐 5 hours ★★★☆☆3.8 (12)
Lunenburg Tour Free Cancellation
Halifax

Lunenburg Tour

Small vehicle private tour of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Limited to six guests. Driver is born and raised in Nova Scotia.…

🕐 6 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.7 (12)
Fortress of Louisbourg Tour: Explore 18th Century History Free Cancellation
Sydney

Fortress of Louisbourg Tour: Explore 18th Century History

Step back in time and experience North America’s largest historical reconstruction, where the sights, sounds, and stories of the past come vividly to life. Fortress of Louisbourg is a living museum that transports you to…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (4)
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site Tour Free Cancellation
Cape Breton Island

Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site Tour

Our team consists of expert tour guides who provide a personalized and intimate experience, focusing on breathtaking views and hidden treasures. As you travel from Sydney to Baddeck, you'll enjoy scenic stops such as St.…

🕐 4 hours
Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg- 6 hour Tour Free Cancellation
Halifax

Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg- 6 hour Tour

Explore the stunning South Shore of Nova Scotia on a 6-hour private guided tour that highlights two of the region’s most iconic spots: Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg. Begin with a scenic drive to the famous Peggy’s Cove Ligh…

🕐 6 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Private Heritage Walking Tour in Halifax Old Town Free Cancellation
Halifax

Private Heritage Walking Tour in Halifax Old Town

This private heritage walking tour reveals Halifax through maritime history and cultural legacy. You will explore the historic Old Town shaped by colonial influence and Atlantic heritage. Architectural landmarks reflect …

🕐 2 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)