Nova Scotia Tour: Iconic Coastal Landmarks

Discover Nova Scotia’s iconic coastlines with a private day trip from Halifax to Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, and Mahone Bay. Explore picturesque villages and historic sites.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Peggy’s Cove - Pickup from Halifax Cruise Terminal or Hotel: Start your journey right from the Halifax cruise terminal or your centrally located hotel. Your driver-guide will be ready to welcome you with a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a smooth beginning to your excursion.
    Scenic Drive to Peggy’s Cove: Sit back and enjoy a…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Meals
Additional Information

Set off on an unforgettable adventure through some of Nova Scotia’s most renowned coastal landmarks with a private transfer service. Discover Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, and Mahone Bay all in one day, with a total tour time of 6 hours. Ideal for those wanting to experience the highlights of Nova Scotia’s South Shore, this tour provides the convenience and…

Location
Peggy's Cove
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marla_g
Oct 24, 2025
Very enjoyable... - Very enjoyable experience. Very clean car. Unfortunately there was much traffic which cut into time that could be spent at points of interest.. Driver was very courteous and knowledgeable about local history.
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Diane_p
Oct 23, 2025
Very pleasant day….driver... - Very pleasant day….driver was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and interesting. He was also a considerate and respectful driver. A most enjoyable experience.
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Jody_r
Oct 21, 2025
Nova Scotia in Autumn - If you do this trip in the Fall as we did, you are in for a visual treat. The topography is breathtaking.
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Judith_t
Oct 15, 2025
Beautiful day in Nova Scotia! - The tour was via car, which made it much more pleasant, Anant, the driver was fabulous! The colors of the trees were gorgeous!
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Patricia_c
Oct 11, 2025
Perfect Private tour day - We spent a day exploring Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay, and Lunenburg with Anant as our guide. From beginning to end, Anant’s expertise, warmth, and passion transformed what could have been just a “tour” into an all-around memory maker. From the moment he picked us up, Anant’s professionalism was evident. The vehicle was comfortable, clean, and climate-controlled, with water bottles ready — exactly what you need when covering as much ground as we did. As we made our way along Nova Scotia’s sparkling coastline, Anand’s narration was so much more than reciting facts. He wove together local stories, legends, and personal insights that gave depth to each stop. We stopped at Peggy’s Cove, along with the hundreds of people on the big cruise ship buses. We loved the VIP feel of our own luxury SUV. In Mahone Bay, we enjoyed the charming waterfront houses with whimsical lawn decor for the annual, unique Scarecrow Festival. In Lunenburg, Anant guided us across cobbled streets, explaining maritime heritage with the Blue Nose II and how the people lived through time. Flexibility & personal touch: When we asked to spend a little extra time at certain vantage points or detour for a photo opportunity, Anant happily accommodated. He balanced sticking to the schedule with letting the day breathe. Passion & personality: Anant has the gift of making history feel alive. He’s not lecturing; he’s conversing. You feel like you’re uncovering stories alongside a local friend. As a fascinating tidbit, he used to lead tours in the Himalayas and was happy to answer our questions about that too! Please note, the tour itinerary involves a lot of driving between sights. We enjoyed seeing the Fall colors, scenic water views & listening to Anant. Thank you for giving us a Halifax day we’ll remember always.
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Stan_s
Sep 25, 2025
A great personal tour outside of Halifax - Said was a great tour guide and took us to a couple of custom places on the tour and allowed us to spend extra time or less time at sites as we pleased. Very conversational and helpful!
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Ilana_b
Sep 21, 2025
Nice day exploring Nova Scotia - Great private tour to some of the main sites outside of Halifax. Ammir communicated with us upon arrival at the pier and greeted us with a smile and warm welcome. He proceeded to take us to our destinations and explained the history and important information along the way! He was very friendly and informative. We would recommend his tour to Lunnenberg, Mahone Bay and Peggy’s Cove!
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Lieselotte_s
Sep 14, 2025
Great unforgettable trip - Great excursion with the main attractions of the region. Our guide Zamir has designed this excursion very interesting with a lot of heart and knowledge. It was an all-around successful day - it couldn't get any better.
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Halfpint
Sep 26, 2025
As this tour was great... - As this tour was great and we got to see three beautiful places we spent more time in the car due to the distance of the places. And with us being on the cruise ship our time was limited. So we felt rushed so we would be able to make it back to the ship.
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Simon_c
Sep 20, 2025
Lighthouse Jaunt - Claudio was pleasant and knowledgeable. He was engaging but not overbearing . His vehicle was very comfortable .
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).