Top Day Trips from Nova Scotia (Updated November 2026)

Nova Scotia, Canada
Private Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay & Lunenburg Tour From Halifax

Experience the best of Nova Scotia’s South Shore on a private, fully customizable coastal adventure. This 6-hour tour takes you from Halifax to the iconic …More

Experience the best of Nova Scotia’s South Shore on a private, fully customizable coastal adventure. This 6-hour tour takes you from Halifax to the iconic...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Majestic Sydney to Cabot Trail Tour Cape Breton Experience

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Cape Breton on a full-day journey along the world-famous Cabot Trail. Enjoy panoramic views at Seal Island Bridge and St. …More

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Cape Breton on a full-day journey along the world-famous Cabot Trail. Enjoy panoramic views at Seal Island Bridge and St....

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$130
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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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

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
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

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
Lunenburg Tour

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

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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
Group Tour Mahone Bay, Lunenburg 5hrs

Small-Group Tour – Up to 7 Travelers Enjoy a comfortable and convenient small-group experience with pickup and drop-off available from any hotel, motel, Airbnb, cruise …More

Small-Group Tour – Up to 7 Travelers Enjoy a comfortable and convenient small-group experience with pickup and drop-off available from any hotel, motel, Airbnb, cruise...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$128
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
Cabot Trail Cruise Tour: Ingonish & Highlands Escape

Unlock the breathtaking majesty of the Cabot Trail—the ultimate shore excursion starting right from the Sydney. From the sweeping vistas atop Kelly’s Mountain to the …More

Unlock the breathtaking majesty of the Cabot Trail—the ultimate shore excursion starting right from the Sydney. From the sweeping vistas atop Kelly’s Mountain to the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$128
Green cove Cabot Trail Scenic Small Group Cape Breton Island

Stress-Free & Cruise-Friendly: We coordinate perfectly with your ship's arrival and departure times, offering hassle-free pickup and drop-off directly at the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion. …More

Stress-Free & Cruise-Friendly: We coordinate perfectly with your ship's arrival and departure times, offering hassle-free pickup and drop-off directly at the Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion....

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$139
Peggy's Cove and Halifax Highlights Sightseeing Tour

Discover Halifax like a local with Jay! Enjoy a comfortable, personalized tour featuring Peggy’s Cove, historic landmarks, stunning views, and unforgettable stories of Nova Scotia." …More

Discover Halifax like a local with Jay! Enjoy a comfortable, personalized tour featuring Peggy’s Cove, historic landmarks, stunning views, and unforgettable stories of Nova Scotia."...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
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

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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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

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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Cape Breton Highland Village & Bell Museum Baddeck Small group 6

Journey through Cape Breton’s history on an unforgettable excursion from Sydney! Discover world-changing innovation at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck, where …More

Journey through Cape Breton’s history on an unforgettable excursion from Sydney! Discover world-changing innovation at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in Baddeck, where...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$135
Bell Museum Baddeck and Mini Cabot Trail Cape Breton, Sydney NS

Skip the crowded big-bus tours and discover the soul of Cape Breton on this expertly curated "Mini Cabot Trail" adventure. We’ve designed this experience for …More

Skip the crowded big-bus tours and discover the soul of Cape Breton on this expertly curated "Mini Cabot Trail" adventure. We’ve designed this experience for...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$149
Highland Village & Bell Museum from Sydney Cape Breton Island

Discover Cape Breton’s culture, history, and scenic beauty on this Highland Village and Baddeck shore excursion from the Port of Sydney. Meet your local driver/guide …More

Discover Cape Breton’s culture, history, and scenic beauty on this Highland Village and Baddeck shore excursion from the Port of Sydney. Meet your local driver/guide...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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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East Cabot Trail Coastal Drive and Cape Breton Highlands

Experience the beauty and culture of the Cabot Trail with personalized service and a knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views, highlands, charming fishing villages, …More

Experience the beauty and culture of the Cabot Trail with personalized service and a knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views, highlands, charming fishing villages,...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$139
Cabot Trail; Shore Excursion; Sydney Port Cape Breton Island

Experience the ultimate coastal getaway on our small-group shore excursion from Sydney to the world-famous Cabot Trail! Skip the crowded big-bus tours and enjoy an …More

Experience the ultimate coastal getaway on our small-group shore excursion from Sydney to the world-famous Cabot Trail! Skip the crowded big-bus tours and enjoy an...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$130
Halifax Sightseeing Tour with Peggy’s Cove

Enjoy Halifax and Peggy’s Cove in a **small-group, personalized sightseeing experience** rather than a crowded large-bus tour. Our smaller groups allow you to travel comfortably, …More

Enjoy Halifax and Peggy’s Cove in a **small-group, personalized sightseeing experience** rather than a crowded large-bus tour. Our smaller groups allow you to travel comfortably,...

5 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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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