Sydney Cape Breton Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

3.5(4)2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Tourist Scavenger Hunt

About this activity

Looking for things to do in Sydney, Nova Scotia- now Cape Breton? Consider walking on our scavenger hunt to discover the city first! Walk from City Hall to Sydney Harbour by way of the Cossit and Jost Houses and the Highlands Arts Theatre.

Buy either a single or a group ticket.

Discover the unavoidable tourist attractions and the peculiarities of what locals call home. Solve challenges at each stage of your journey. During this time, you will also be exposed to the neighbourhood’s history.

2 versions are available, both going to the same locations but with different challenges: #1 starts at City Hall; #2 starts at the Port of Sydney cruise terminal.

The Sydney NS Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 1.8 km / 1.1 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 1 to 2 hours to complete.

See the sights! 18 locations

Learn some local history

Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout

Pet-friendly throughout

Start whenever you are ready – no fixed schedule

What's included

✓Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
✓18 points of interest seen
✓24/7 customer support
✓12 varied challenges

Not included

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

Meeting and pickup

Once you're standing outside the Cape Breton City Hall and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Once you're standing outside the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion 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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