Top Nova Scotia Day Trips & Excursions

Q: Which Nova Scotia Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Nova Scotia Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Private Cruise Excursion in Sydney Cape Breton Cabot Trail: Private Excursion; from Sydney Cape Breton Island Private Tour from Halifax Peggy Cove and Lunenburg Peggy's Cove and City Tour including Titanic Cemetery Lunenburg Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Nova Scotia Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Nova Scotia Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Private Cruise Excursion in Sydney Cape Breton Peggy's Cove and City Tour including Titanic Cemetery Lunenburg Tour Private tour Citadel, Mohane Bay & Lunenburg 5hrs. Halifax & Peggys Cove & Coastal View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Nova Scotia trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Nova Scotia Tours. Top 10 Nova Scotia 2026 Senior-friendly tours Nova Scotia The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Nova Scotia Top Day Trips from Nova Scotia Things to do in Nova Scotia this summer View all Nova Scotia Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Nova Scotia?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Nova Scotia are: Nova Scotia Luxury & Special Occasions Nova Scotia Luxury Tours Nova Scotia Tours & Sightseeing Nova Scotia Cultural & Theme Tours Nova Scotia Historical & Heritage Tours View all tour styles in Nova Scotia →

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

Sydney, Canada

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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...

4 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$872

Cabot Trail: Private Excursion; from Sydney Cape Breton Island

Take a private day trip along the famous Cabot Trail, starting right from the Port of Sydney! Look out over amazing ocean views from Seal …More

Cape Breton Island, Canada

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Cabot Trail: Private Excursion; from Sydney Cape Breton Island

Take a private day trip along the famous Cabot Trail, starting right from the Port of Sydney! Look out over amazing ocean views from Seal...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

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$599

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

Halifax, Canada

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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...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$567

The Cabot Trail Discovery Tour explores Nova Scotia’s most iconic road trip. From the rugged coastlines and majestic mountains to the charming small fishing villages, …More

Cape Breton Island, Canada

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Private Cabot Trail Discovery Tour

The Cabot Trail Discovery Tour explores Nova Scotia’s most iconic road trip. From the rugged coastlines and majestic mountains to the charming small fishing villages,...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

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$501

Private Tour from Halifax Peggy Cove and Lunenburg

Explore the stunning coastal landscapes and charming towns of Nova Scotia on a private tour from Halifax. Visit the iconic Peggy's Cove with its picturesque …More

Halifax, Canada

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Private Tour from Halifax Peggy Cove and Lunenburg

Explore the stunning coastal landscapes and charming towns of Nova Scotia on a private tour from Halifax. Visit the iconic Peggy's Cove with its picturesque...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$421

Peggy's Cove and City Tour including Titanic Cemetery

Experience the perfect mix of coastal beauty and city history with our Peggy’s Cove & Halifax City Tour. Begin your journey exploring the vibrant city …More

Halifax, Canada

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Peggy's Cove and City Tour including Titanic Cemetery

Experience the perfect mix of coastal beauty and city history with our Peggy’s Cove & Halifax City Tour. Begin your journey exploring the vibrant city...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$359

Small vehicle private tour of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Limited to six guests. Driver is born and raised in Nova Scotia. …More

Halifax, Canada

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Lunenburg Tour

Small vehicle private tour of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Limited to six guests. Driver is born and raised in Nova Scotia....

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$357

Private tour Citadel, Mohane Bay & Lunenburg 5hrs.

Private Customized Car Tour with Driver Narration This is your private and personalized sightseeing tour, accompanied by an experienced local driver who will share stories, …More

Halifax, Canada

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Private tour Citadel, Mohane Bay & Lunenburg 5hrs.

Private Customized Car Tour with Driver Narration This is your private and personalized sightseeing tour, accompanied by an experienced local driver who will share stories,...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$351

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

Halifax, Canada

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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...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$302

Grand Pre/Bay of Fundy / Hall's Harbour Tours

The Bay of Fundy's shape and prevailing ocean currents conspire to create the highest tides in the world. Experience what happens as 3,680 billion cubic …More

Halifax, Canada

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Grand Pre/Bay of Fundy / Hall's Harbour Tours

The Bay of Fundy's shape and prevailing ocean currents conspire to create the highest tides in the world. Experience what happens as 3,680 billion cubic...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$238

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

Halifax, Canada

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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...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$220

Cape Breton Waterfall Jeep Excursion - Biggest Waterfall in NS

Drive along the forest service roads through the beautiful mountains of Cape Breton. Learn about the mountains, the people who worked in them from the …More

Cape Breton Island, Canada

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Cape Breton Waterfall Jeep Excursion - Biggest Waterfall in NS

Drive along the forest service roads through the beautiful mountains of Cape Breton. Learn about the mountains, the people who worked in them from the...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$220

Discover Lunenburg and Mahone Bay Guided Tour

Book Now for an Enriching Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Journey! Stroll UNESCO-listed Lunenburg’s historic waterfront, marvel at the Bluenose II, and admire Mahone Bay’s iconic …More

Halifax, Canada

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Discover Lunenburg and Mahone Bay Guided Tour

Book Now for an Enriching Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Journey! Stroll UNESCO-listed Lunenburg’s historic waterfront, marvel at the Bluenose II, and admire Mahone Bay’s iconic...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$178

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

Halifax, Canada

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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...

8 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$176

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

Halifax, Canada

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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...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$176

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

Halifax, Canada

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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...

390 to 420 minutes Free Cancellation

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$173

Wine Enthusiast Tour Lead by a Sommelier

Dynamic and personable Certified Sommelier host Wine pairing lunch at one of Nova Scotia’s most sought-after rural restaurants, the Latin-inspired Fuego restaurant at Bent Ridge …More

Halifax, Canada

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Wine Enthusiast Tour Lead by a Sommelier

Dynamic and personable Certified Sommelier host Wine pairing lunch at one of Nova Scotia’s most sought-after rural restaurants, the Latin-inspired Fuego restaurant at Bent Ridge...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$172

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

Halifax, Canada

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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...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (148)

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$170

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

Halifax, Canada

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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...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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$161

Nova Scotia boasts some of the finest wineries in Canada. Known for its historic maritime climate, culture, fantastic beaches, the Bay of Fundy's record tides …More

Halifax, Canada

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Authentic Valley Wine Tours.

Nova Scotia boasts some of the finest wineries in Canada. Known for its historic maritime climate, culture, fantastic beaches, the Bay of Fundy's record tides...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$160

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for Nova Scotia Day Trips & Excursions?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Nova Scotia Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Nova Scotia Day Trips & Excursions are:

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Which Nova Scotia Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which Nova Scotia Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Nova Scotia Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Nova Scotia Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Nova Scotia trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Nova Scotia?