Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
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Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

By Tripvia Tours
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Ages 5-99
Duration: 45–90 minutes
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Audio guide: English
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Written guide
Print or digital reading material such as a guide, map, brochure, etc.
: English
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  • Customer Service via Phone & Email
  • Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
  • Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Live GPS map shows route & your location
  • Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
What's not included
  • Attraction tickets
  • Smartphone or tablet
  • **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
  • Entry/Admission - Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
  • Entry/Admission - Discovery Centre
  • Entry/Admission - Hmcs Sackville
  • Entry/Admission - Maritime Museum of the Atlantic


Start:
  • Pier 22 Pavillion, 1031 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7, Canada
    The tour starts at the south end of the Halifax boardwalk.
End:
  • Interhabs Homes, 33 Station Rd, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0, Canada
    The tour ends at the north end of the boardwalk in the Historic Properties.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 214606P22

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 214606P22

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  • 1031 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7, Canada
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About the operator
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  • Tripvia Tours
    4.1 of 5 bubbles19
    Canada
    Joined in November 2019
  • mrogue1
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly recommend the 3-tour Halifax walking tour!
    A wonderful way to see the city in my own time, between my business meetings, and at my own pace! The 3-tour option for visiting locations in Halifax was perfect. When I kept the app on, I was occasionally surprised to have a description of a nearby tour spot start as I unknowingly got near to it! The descriptions are engaging and interesting, sometimes using character voices! Thoroughly enjoyable and nice to have route options to see the city rather than just wandering.
    Written 26 September 2024
  • Sherri W
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Just a small glitch
    This was a very informative tour, the history of Halifax and the notable events are well depicted in the narrative. I had a little trouble stopping and skipping the order because I didn't go in exact order of the tour, but otherwise it was very good
    Written 24 September 2024
  • cjandjo
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent value and great way to see Halifax on foot
    We only managed to do the 2 tours of downtown due to illness of one of us. Instuctions were straightforward. We did part of one tour then, as it was convenient, switched to the next one (although we were doing the 2nd one backwards) and at the end of the 2nd one it was convenient to switch pack to the first one. Commentary started immediately when in the vacinity - (unless you are doing the tour backwards!) Overall excellent value, interesting and informative.
    Written 17 September 2024
  • CarlapWestHartford
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Audio walking tour
    Really nice way to hear about highlights at your own pace. Nice to have map as well as written version of what is being said.
    Written 13 September 2024
  • Ronpariser
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    NIce way to see the city
    Overall the app worked well. Informative and easy to use. We liked the selections available. Often did not automatically start at each stop but that was a minor issue
    Written 11 September 2024
  • nursea2018
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent tours of Halifax!
    We did the 3 Halifax tours. They were easy to follow and had great commentary and information! Very Important - Make sure to follow the directions for downloading the app and tours (while on fast wifi) and then practice using the tutorials first before you embark. (This was very helpful). We used one iPhone for 2 of us and were able to play the sound most of the time without disturbing others. We did have headphones with is in case there were too many people around.
    Written 15 August 2024
  • TCAT1000
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Do at your own pace
    We really enjoyed being able to take our time and even split parts of the tours into different days. Very informative and also entertaining.
    Written 11 November 2023
  • lindawC363CW
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Definitely worth it
    The app was easy to use, and I loved the narrator’s voice. The entire tour was very informative, and I loved seeing Halifax in a new light.
    Written 1 September 2023
  • kamillak903
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great app! Get familiar before you travel.
    Great app and easy to use! That said, you need to be somewhat technically inclined to get the audio tour going and coordinate with the map if you aren't used to the technology. A great way to see Halifax and get some history. As my first time in Halifax, I realized that the Titanic graveyard is further out of town and is not part of this tour.
    Written 21 August 2023
  • lyn o
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Terrific Tour
    This tour is terrific! It was easy to download, easy to use, gave the written as well as the audio information. I’ve never done a self guided tour like this before but I highly recommend it! Lyn Canada
    Written 12 August 2023
  • valeriapH6134GU
    0 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good
    Nice but there's no smooth transition between the destinations. You have to have your phone open all the time.
    Written 30 May 2023
  • Voyage305737
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Exercise + history = awesome way to spend an afternoon
    Great walking tour of Halifax, especially if you like history. The narration was informative and entertaining and it was nice to go at your own pace without a crowd.
    Written 24 April 2023
  • 24startover
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fantastic walking tour that’s worth the time and few dollars.
    This tour was easy to use and navigate. The information was fantastic and very informative. I loved that I could go at my own pace and spend extra time when I wanted to, no worries about a group leaving without me.
    Written 17 March 2023
  • Michelle D
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A tour I would highly recommend
    The audio commentary was not only very informative but fun and very interesting. I love how you do not have to use up your phones data by downloading the interactive tour which was super easy to navigate. The tour itself brought me to so many beautiful and historic places I didn't know existed.
    Written 9 October 2022
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Randy A
Waxahachie, TX8 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
Loaded app and tour at home. Got to Halifax . Opened up the tour. It wanted me to use roaming on my phone in order to use audio tour which would cost a lot since I was international. Couldn’t use app/tour. Very disappointed. Please refund my payment to my credit card.😩🥺
Written 19 October 2022
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Our tours do not require you to use data or roaming. Once you've downloaded the tour using WiFi, just turn on airplane mode before starting the tour which will prevent any roaming or data fees.
Written 20 October 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

altyc
Manchester, UK66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
Loved that the app was easy to install and operate. It came to life at each point just as described. Wish there were more similar for USA, UK, Sydney and other major tourist spots. Great it you like to walk and explore at your own pace
Written 10 October 2022
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BobiTychynskiShimoda
Oakville, Canada397 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I downloaded the app and the tour on just my phone and it was handy as the 5 of us walked as it would make us stop and take note of different things. We didn’t actually do the entire tour I don’t think but made the walk along the boardwalk more interesting and informative.
Written 6 September 2022
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Elenna T
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Friends
There was no internet along the boardwalk so we could not use our smartphone. I would like a refund!
Written 2 August 2022
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Yes, this is why our instructions state to download before going with a good WIFI or mobile signal. Once the tour is downloaded, you do not need signal. Please contact our customer service to request a refund.
Written 3 August 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Steve M
Calgary, Canada15 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
We purchased this tour.
Never received activation code. No acknowledgement of payment but it was charged to my account.
Don't waste your money.
Written 31 July 2022
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Hi Steve. When you book a tour you automatically receive a confirmation email from VIATOR containing instructions and the tour code. Perhaps you missed the email? We are always available to help via phone, text or email as well. We checked and did not receive any request for help from you regarding getting started. We are sorry you didn't get the email and hope you'll consider us again in the future.
Written 1 August 2022
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