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Halifax Explosion Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

3.8(5)Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews2 h 20 minFree cancellationBy Tripvia Tours
Halifax Explosion Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

About this activity

Walk through the Halifax neighbourhoods shaped by the devastating 1917 explosion on a flexible GPS-guided audio tour. Stories play automatically as you follow the 5 km route through memorials, historic streets and the rebuilt Hydrostone district.

See the HALIFAX EXPLOSION MEMORIAL BELL TOWER, FORT NEEDHAM MEMORIAL PARK, RICHMOND STAIRCASE and HYDROSTONE MARKET while hearing remarkable accounts of survival, rescue and rebuilding. Optional trivia adds to the experience.

Start whenever you like, pause for photos or breaks and finish at your own pace. Download before you arrive; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.

What's included

  • ✓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
  • ✓Trivia questions at each stop (optional)
  • ✓Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest

Not included

  • ✕Smartphone/tablet/headphones (audio will play from device speaker)
  • ✕**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
  • ✕Attraction tickets
  • ✕Parking fees
  • ✕In-person tour guide

Meeting and pickup

  • The tour begins and ends at Hydrostone Park.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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