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Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt

4.0(3)Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Tourist Scavenger Hunt
Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt

About this activity

Looking for things to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia? Our Tourist Scavenger Hunt will take you from the public gardens to Halifax Harbor and its museums, by way of the Citadel!

Buy either a single or a group ticket.

You will have to solve challenges at every stop along the way to discover your next destination. At each step, you will learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you.

The Port of Halifax Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.7 km / 2.92 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.

A fun learning experience

See the sights!

Learn some local history

Challenge your knowledge

Fun for all ages, kids included

Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule

Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt

Buy 1 scavenger hunt for your party of 1 to 6 people.

What's included

  • ✓Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
  • ✓24/7 customer support
  • ✓22 varied challenges
  • ✓26 locations seen

Not included

  • ✕You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
  • ✕This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it..

Meeting and pickup

  • Once you're standing outside the Halifax Cruise Terminal, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
  • Once you're standing outside the Lord Nelson Hotel, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces 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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