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Top Day Trips from Nova Scotia (Updated November 2026)

Nova Scotia, Canada
Cabot Trail Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Drive Cape Breton’s 298 km Cabot Trail counterclockwise from Buckwheat Corner at your own pace. This self-guided smartphone tour pairs GPS-triggered audio with a live …More

Drive Cape Breton’s 298 km Cabot Trail counterclockwise from Buckwheat Corner at your own pace. This self-guided smartphone tour pairs GPS-triggered audio with a live...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$9
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour

Enjoy a relaxed-paced full-day tour designed with your comfort in mind. Your guide will share helpful commentary before each stop, giving you the freedom to …More

Enjoy a relaxed-paced full-day tour designed with your comfort in mind. Your guide will share helpful commentary before each stop, giving you the freedom to...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$123
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

The South Shore of Nova Scotia is known for its picturesque coastal scenery, the world-famous Old Town Lunenburg, known for it's, unique architecture, and colorful …More

The South Shore of Nova Scotia is known for its picturesque coastal scenery, the world-famous Old Town Lunenburg, known for it's, unique architecture, and colorful...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$128
Small Group Tour - Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, the Annapolis Valley

The best part of this tour is the down-home hospitality Sam tries to deliver with every ride. There is no real set schedule, so we …More

The best part of this tour is the down-home hospitality Sam tries to deliver with every ride. There is no real set schedule, so we...

8 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$176
Wine and Lunch Escape

Enjoy a scenic drive to the Annapolis Valley to experience 3 award winning wineries. Sip your way through Nova Scotia wine country and learn about …More

Enjoy a scenic drive to the Annapolis Valley to experience 3 award winning wineries. Sip your way through Nova Scotia wine country and learn about...

390 to 420 minutes Free Cancellation
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$173
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

This Tour is about Halifax's Remarkable History including all the Titanic and Halifax Explosion Sites and the Stories and Miracles of these Two Historic Tragedies. …More

This Tour is about Halifax's Remarkable History including all the Titanic and Halifax Explosion Sites and the Stories and Miracles of these Two Historic Tragedies....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$128
Cabot Trail Scenic Highlights Tour

The Cabot Trail Tour offers an immersive journey through the stunning landscapes of Cape Breton, including Ingonish Beach and the Highlands. Travelers will enjoy breathtaking …More

The Cabot Trail Tour offers an immersive journey through the stunning landscapes of Cape Breton, including Ingonish Beach and the Highlands. Travelers will enjoy breathtaking...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$130
Peggy’s cove and Lunenburg heritage tour

Peggy’s Cove & Lunenburg Tour Discover two of Nova Scotia’s most iconic coastal destinations. Visit Peggy’s Cove, famous for its rugged granite coastline, picturesque fishing …More

Peggy’s Cove & Lunenburg Tour Discover two of Nova Scotia’s most iconic coastal destinations. Visit Peggy’s Cove, famous for its rugged granite coastline, picturesque fishing...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$176
Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg Tour (small group)

In this tour you will get to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg and the world's most popular lighthouse located in Peggy's Cove, …More

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In this tour you will get to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg and the world's most popular lighthouse located in Peggy's Cove,...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (326)
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$128
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

This Tour is NOT just a Wine Tour but also History and Nature Tour. One hour from Halifax is Wolfville & Grand Pre National Historic …More

This Tour is NOT just a Wine Tour but also History and Nature Tour. One hour from Halifax is Wolfville & Grand Pre National Historic...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$128
Cabot Trail Discovery Tour

*This tour leaves from Baddeck, NS and does not pick up at the cruise terminal in Sydney. The Cabot Trail Discovery Tour explores Nova Scotia’s …More

*This tour leaves from Baddeck, NS and does not pick up at the cruise terminal in Sydney. The Cabot Trail Discovery Tour explores Nova Scotia’s...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Peggy’s Cove/Mahone Bay & Lunenburg UNESCO HERITAGE SITE.

Join us as we explore the heritage of the Lighthouse Route and learn the stories behind Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay, and Lunenburg, when and why …More

Join us as we explore the heritage of the Lighthouse Route and learn the stories behind Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay, and Lunenburg, when and why...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$170
Peggy’s Cove & Halifax Historical Tours

Why not combine our two most popular tours into one? See the sights of the historic port city of Halifax and then take in the …More

Why not combine our two most popular tours into one? See the sights of the historic port city of Halifax and then take in the...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$120
Private Cruise Excursion in Sydney Cape Breton

-Guaranteed experienced local drivers and guide. -Guaranteed getting back around 60 mins before your sailing time. -Travel in a modern fleet featuring some of the …More

-Guaranteed experienced local drivers and guide. -Guaranteed getting back around 60 mins before your sailing time. -Travel in a modern fleet featuring some of the...

4 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$878
Highland Village and Baddeck Tour for Cruise Excursion

-Guaranteed experienced local drivers and guide. -Guaranteed getting back around 60 mins before your sailing time. -Travel in a modern fleet featuring some of the …More

-Guaranteed experienced local drivers and guide. -Guaranteed getting back around 60 mins before your sailing time. -Travel in a modern fleet featuring some of the...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$128
Halifax & Peggys Cove & Coastal

We operate our tours in a passenger van and provides a small vehicle private tour of Halifax, Peggys Cove and coastal Nova Scotia by a …More

We operate our tours in a passenger van and provides a small vehicle private tour of Halifax, Peggys Cove and coastal Nova Scotia by a...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$302
Afternoon Escape Wine Tour

Relax and let us guide you through the breathtaking scenery of our wine country while you learn about and visit 3 unique wineries. Guests will …More

Relax and let us guide you through the breathtaking scenery of our wine country while you learn about and visit 3 unique wineries. Guests will...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$113
Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg- 6 hour Tour

Explore the stunning South Shore of Nova Scotia on a 6-hour private guided tour that highlights two of the region’s most iconic spots: Peggy’s Cove …More

Explore the stunning South Shore of Nova Scotia on a 6-hour private guided tour that highlights two of the region’s most iconic spots: Peggy’s Cove...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$220
Halifax and Peggy’s Cove Tour

Experience the best of Nova Scotia in one unforgettable tour Discover the vibrant city of Halifax and the world-famous Peggy's Cove on a scenic day …More

Experience the best of Nova Scotia in one unforgettable tour Discover the vibrant city of Halifax and the world-famous Peggy's Cove on a scenic day...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$161
Private Experience Peggy's Cove and Coastal Sites Half-day Tour

Explore the stunning local landmarks from Halifax on your exclusive half day tour (5 hrs) with a local Nova Scotia Professional Guide. You will be …More

Explore the stunning local landmarks from Halifax on your exclusive half day tour (5 hrs) with a local Nova Scotia Professional Guide. You will be...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$567
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