Fun, Informative, and Totally Worth It! The Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour was another highlight of our trip--and definitely worth the money. It's such a fun and unique way to explore the city! You start on land, taking in historic landmarks and beautiful views, then splash right into the harbour as the vehicle transforms into a boat. It's a cool experience whether you're a first-time visitor or a local looking to see the city from a new perspective. Our tour guide, Adina, was fantastic--full of energy, super knowledgeable, and made the whole ride engaging and fun. Big shoutout to Captain Geoff as well for the smooth and safe ride! We learned so much about the history of Halifax while also having a great time. Highly recommend this tour if you're looking for something a little different that mixes sightseeing with storytelling. read more

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We came here on a pre booked and pre paid for tour and the weather was horrible. Everyone had to stay inside and there was not enough seats for everyone inside. It was so windy and rough that you could not hear anything they said nor could you see out of the glass due to the water splashing up on the boats windows. While I understand they have no control over the weather, I feel they should have canceled the trip and refunded our money and we could have found something else to do that we would have enjoyed. read more

We came in on the Princess ship. We had booked this in advance through Trip Advisor. Our pilot was Captain Geoff and tour guide was Adina. They provided an entertaining tour of the town with a quick lesson of the history. We had a really great time and are grateful to the he staff for welcoming us. I highly recommend this tour! read more

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This tour was a wonderful way to learn about the history of Halifax and see the city in a unique way. Our tour guide was very personable and knew a lot about the city and our driver/captain sang songs for us. Going in the water was really cool and was a unique experience. Highly recommend this as a great way to learn about and see the sights in Halifax. read more

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Great way to enjoy Halifax by land and sea. The tour uses refurbished and repurchased Vietnam War amphibious boats. It is really a lot of fun. The best part is splashing into the bay. The Captain and narrator do an excellent job at telling the history of Halifax. Unfortunately, most of it is pretty grim. In 1918 there was a blast from a ship that exploded because it was carrying explosives and collided with another ship. Anyone that was outside during the blast was blinded. That was a good portion of the town. The tour travels on a hill that was a burial ground. Also, the Titanic sunk off the shores of the city. Viewing the Halifax from the harbor gives you a whole new perspective. It was fun, especially when the other Harbor Hopper boat passed us. The boats fit many people. I would wear a mask even though you are outside. You are all cramped together. My husband came back from Canada with Covid-19. It may have been from the Harbor Hopper. Also, wear a hat and sunscreen. Thanks so much for a great time! read more

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Fun, exciting and definitely different than any of the other harbour tours. You go from land to water - all the time being entertained by the first mate give a constant ant narration of history and other local tidbits. Will definitely take this tour again on my next visit. read more

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Great fun! Very informative and full of interesting facts. Lots of fun too. Lexi did an amazing job! She interacted especially well with the large group of children on the tour. read more

Very informative and a lot of fun. Good way to see the highlights of the city by land and water. Our guide knew the city!! Good value for the time spent. read more

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The tour was incredible & our tour guide Abigail was so funny! Highly recommend! Captain Liam took us through all the important stops in the city & through the harbor! read more

Amphibious tour bus... Nuff said To be honest I'm not a fan of tour buses. I prefer to use Yelp as my tour guide. That being said I decided to try this out because I don't get the opportunity to ride amphibious vehicles very often. Dress accordingly and prepare to get wet. Engine is loud at the back. So move to the front if you want to listen to the tour guide. Kudos to her. It was an entertaining and informative tour. I got to learn about Halifax history, breweries, and lunch spots. Needless to say I was on a strict diet of fish & chips and Alexander Keith for a while. Ribbit ribbit, mutha frogger! read more

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It was a cold, rainy, and basically all-around misery of a day. We had walked around Halifax for a couple of hours and were soaked straight through but still wanted to go on the duck tour we had reserved a few days prior. And we're so glad we did! We learned a few very important things on this tour by our 12-year old tour guide Annabelle: 1. Waving to Citadel Hill is not considered crazy. It's what the locals do (and do as the locals do or else the tour guide gets tetchy!). 2. Don't run up Citadel Hill in the dark. You may fall into the "Pit of Death" and sprain your ankle. 3. The locals have lunch with live music in a park in the summers, which is accompanied by an also live cannon punctuating noon. There's nothing like a little firepower to charge up ones lunch hour. 4. You are toured down a street that 30,000 people walk down daily, but do not get to hit any of them. 5. It felt like The Captain drove into the water at full speed. No kidding, this was not a "wading" experience. Loved it. 6. And last but not least, It's not a duck tour, it's an "amphibious LARC V" vehicle tour, which is much MUCH better than a duck tour. For one thing, they bought American! Another thing Is you get to luxuriate in a million dollar vehicle for your tour. For another thing... You'll have to take it to find out the rest! Thank you very much to our driver/captain and our tour guide Annabelle. Just kidding Abigail! See we Hawaiians on your chilly Harbour Hopper tour were paying attention (even though we didn't wave at Citadel Hill. She was sleeping and we thought it would be rude to wake her). We loved your tour and know that your Mom (Hi Mom!) would be proud of you. Abigail is an educational and very entertaining tour guide! P.S. If this is your one and only lifetime trip to Halifax, you may want to bring your own flag. If Abigail is your tour guide, you'll find out why! read more

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Don't miss this amazing tour of Halifax and it's harbor on the amphibious bus/boat! This is truly one of the kind experience. After the tour of the city, we splashed into the harbor and enjoyed the city from the water. Fantastic! If you are lucky, you will get Bethany as the captain and Matt as the first mate. Bethany can navigate land and water equally skillfully, while Matt will make you laugh for an hour (if you pay attention to his great jokes:). read more

The 7-day Tour East Bus trip that I'm traveling on stopped here; we have 50 tourists in our group. The $222.50 attractions package includes access to the Whale Watching Boat Tour, Thousand Island Boat Tour, Hopewell Rocks, Maritime Museum, etc., of which this attraction is one of the experiences. The 1 hour Harbour Hopper Tour is the current attraction. Lots of Halifax history presented by the Captain and First Mate. It's a worthwhile land and waterfront experience on a "$1 Million amphibious vehicle". This company bought 5 of the 900 United States military vehicles built for the Vietnam War and retrofitted them as a tourist experience. Historical Canada read more

Owen you were awesome! Thanks for the informative and hilarious trip. This was the 2nd tour we have done and will be back for more.

I'd always seen the HH driving about town and wondered why people would do something so touristy... But I did get a free ticket from a friend to go so thought I would give it a whirl. It was actually very educational, even for a Haligonian and I learnt a lot of things about the city I didn't know before (ie Brunswick street used to be called "knock 'em down alley", who knew? It was nice that it was both a water and land tour since it gives you perspective of the city from every angle. The tour guide was super enthusiastic and good at her job. She clearly knows a lot about the noisy and was wager to share, I'd definitely recommend this to anyone whether you're from Halifax or just visiting. read more

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Adrian was an incrediblel tour guide. Informative and humorous. Excellent intro to Halifax. read more

If you are new in town check out the water front and get on the Harbour Hopper as this is the way for us to show you around town. Not only will you get a ear full of great information and facts about Halifax from the great tour guides . You will also experience that great Maritime humour. Make sure it is a nice and sunny day so that you are not beating the rain out of your eyes when touring this lovely city of ours. Not only will you go on dry land it will take you in the water as well which all enjoy. Everyone love this added attraction and you can hear them coming down Spring Garden Road waiving. Go enjoy. read more

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A good place to start a visit to Halifax. Corny jokes and stories, peppered with a bit of real history and a nice overview of downtown sites. read more

What's more unique and fun than doing a tour of Halifax in a LARC-V? You get a land and sea experience in the amphibious vehicle while learning about the history and hot spots of Halifax. The guided tour is about an hour, travels around downtown and into the water to give you a different perspective of the boardwalk. Something worth checking out whether you're visiting or call Halifax home, you never know what you might learn! read more

This was a fantastic touristy excursion. I took my 2 year old, my husband and my parents and everyone enjoyed themselves. The captain was fantastic - friendly and skilled. The tour guide Abigail was funny and knowledgeable. It has tremendous bang for your buck - do not miss out! read more

I had been looking forward to a Habour Hopper tour for sometime since getting here. I am a bit of a sucker for the tourist attractions. Love having the tidbits of information about the city. I haven't yet been able to find someone to partake with me.. But I was down on the waterfront for Canada Day.. and noticed they were doing on the water viewing of the fireworks.. Excited, I took part. My friend and ended up paying 36$ for the hour long ride... first strike. Then as we are heading out, on the third boat apparently.. we find out that the awning doesn't come down on this boat... well the three seats in the back are looking pretty good at this point.. between 6 pairs of people. Long story short... I didn't throw the kid over the railing to get a good view of the fireworks. In the future, for a firework trip.. might be good if you told your patrons they wouldn't get to see the fireworks. read more

I can't even lie...I've got some love for the Harbour Hopper. Yes, yes, yes. I know it's a tourist trap, some people think it's tacky, and they make you ribbit at strangers while driving around the city. BUT, every time I've been on board (three times now), I'm just filled with weepy-eyed Halifax pride over the incredible firsts, bests, biggests, and onlys that our beloved city boasts both nationally, North Americanly, and internationally. I wish I could write them all down on a cheat sheet that I could bust out whenever I have to impress visitors. But I'm getting ahead of myself...what's a Harbour Hopper? A re-purposed and restored military amphibious vehicle that can drive on land, or cruise in the water. For just under $30 a head (less for students, seniors and kiddies), you get to enjoy a thirty minute driving tour of the city's downtown, and a thirty minute harbour tour that gives a whole new perspective on the Halifax waterfront. ...and you get to ribbit at strangers. Typically my tour guides have been personable, charming and funny rather than obnoxious or kitschy aside from having to play to the tourists every now and then. But c'mon, by the time you're on board an restored and re-purposed amphibious land/water tour vehicle, you kinda know what you've signed up for. That said, even though it skews toward our visitors, I guarantee you'll hear at least one thing that you didn't know about our city and you'll crack at least one smile. So get off your high horse and go have some staycation fun for crying out loud. RIBBIT RIBBIT! read more

I had my first trip on the Harbour Hopper this summer and had a hoppin' good time! Our trip around the city was fun as we passed local landmarks. We had an excellent tour guide who happened to be a theatre student and her passion really shined through. My favourite part was getting into the water where we managed to get a little wet on the extremely hot day. I felt the time spent in the water and on land was enough and I had gotten my money's worth. Yes, it's a little pricey at the just under 30 dollar price tag, but if you're visiting in the city, or having a staycation, it's a lot of fun. One thing I didn't like was the line up situation. There were two poles marked "line up here" so you didn't really know which one was the beginning of the line and people were just sort of milling around between the signs. When it came time to get on the boat our tour guide asked us to use the "honour system" allowing those who were there first to get on first for first dibs at seating choices. However, I was quite saddened at the lack of courtesy from my fellow Haligonians who basically stormed the boat for a free for all to get on. It should have been properly marked where the beginning of the line was, just sayin.... That being said, the tour itself was good for a fun time and a few laughs! read more

The Harbour Hopper is a bright blue and green amphibious vehicle which takes you through the sites of downtown Halifax and into the harbour. It runs you about $25 for an adult ticket (probs less for the chiles) and you see a fair amount of the city - but nothing that you wouldn't be able to see on your own for free if you had a couple more hours to spare and good walking shoes. One thing that's unique to it is that you get to go into the harbour and see the city from a different perspective. There is a tour guide that is there to point out the interesting spots along the way and tell you wacky and poignant stories of this fair corner of NS. Like all guides for stuff like this, our guy was a little cheesy but he never let it get boring and he definitely knew his stuff. I did learn a lot and the hour run time was perfect as it was a good break from walking around but you weren't on the boat so long that you felt like it took up the entire day. I would recommend going early in the day because you may see sites along the way that you want to go back to and you want to give yourself enough time to check them out if you have limited time in Halifax. Definitely good for the kiddies - treat em with a froggie shirt when it's over. If you're an adult you should buy one too, my boyfriend is lamenting the fact that he didn't shell out $5 for one and now his life is ruined :( read more

Incredibly informative....had no idea about half the history of Halifax and the tour guide was amazingly social and friendly. It's a bit pricey ($28/adult) but I figured it's one of those things that I should do since I've been living in Hali for so long and never really done most of the touristy things. Also, you're on land for quite a bit - my initial expectations was around a 70/30 split for water/land - it ended up being the other way around. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Citadel Hill, Spring Garden, Barrington - Halifax is filled with historical stories about everything from oldest Victorian houses to detailed facts about the Halifax explosion. Either way, all in all, it was a great tour and a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. read more

Very busy on cruise ship day. Long wait lines. After waiting 20 minutes in queue Andre tour guide allowed 12 people to walk on in front of line. read more

True story: I was working on the waterfront one summer, day in and day out. I worked right next to Lower Water Street and every few minutes (or it felt like every few minutes) the Hopper would pass by. Every host/guide would be telling the same story. and be in the same spot in that story. It got to the point where I could recite the story along with them. Like many other Haligonians, I often found the Harbour Hopper confounding. It's a boat. On the road. With wheels. And it's from the 1940s. And you actually go into the harbour? The Halifax harbour?!? Do you know what's in the Halifax harbour!?! Nevertheless, I've been on the Hopper. Twice. And paid four times. See, if you're like me and you want to make your friends' birthdays adventurous, you find something that they may be interested in but wouldn't do on their own. So I've taken two friends for birthday trips on the Hopper. And, yes, it's cheesy. And silly. And fun! (If you let yourself go a bit.) Historically accurate? Not so much. I would take most of what they say with a (large) (no, make that very large) grain of salt. But it's entertaining and enjoyable. read more

Ribbit Ribbit... is what they make you yell at pedestrians while you drive by. I was once a tour operator myself, not with Harbour Hopper.. they were actually my competition. (I was on the double decker buses run by Ambassatours) But, with that being said, the ol' HH does a pretty bang up job. The amphibious vehicle takes you on a tour of Halifax showing you the great spots we have to offer. It travels on land, and sea. The tour guides are full of energy, even when the crowd is not. They tell many great stories about the history of our beautiful city. Although full of energy, I am unsure of how accurate the stores are, as I've said I've done this before and some of their events differ from mine but are similar. The HH tours are fun and are quite entertaining, ideal for a family visiting the city. read more

The Harbour Hopper is a sign Summer is here in Halifax. We've done the tour...twice I think? Both times Ive found the trip both entertaining and informative. The guides make it even that much more fun. If you are looking to do this in peak tourist season, be prepared to wait. This can be very busy. Luckily they run the tours on the hour in the summer I think. Great adventure for both the Haligonian and out of town guests of all ages! read more

An incredibly educational introduction to Halifax, at a reasonable price. The Harbour Hopper is a transformed military vehicle which functions as both as an open-deck tour bus and a boat. Yeah, driving directly into the harbour can be a little unnerving at first. The tour guides are extremely knowledgeable about historical Halifax, and they'll make you shout RIBBIT-RIBBIT at pedestrians and on-lookers. Make sure you scream it with a vengeance. read more

I took this tour last year and thought I would bring my son and his girlfriend on it this year. For the most part, it lived up to expectations. We had some mechanical issues in that the ladder would not come down so we spent an extra hour on the HH while they waited for cable cutters. They did take us back in the water while we were waiting but we were ready to move on at that point. The guide (Grant?) was entertaining, some of his facts were rather cringe-worthy in my view. If talking history, he really needs to learn the difference between Confederation and the Confederacy as he seemed to use those terms interchangeably.. Also given that a big part of the tour focuses on the Navy, he should know the difference between a boat and a ship - there is a difference. And HMCS Huron is not a "battleship". These details matter to some people. Overall, it was OK. But I don't think I'll take anyone else on this tour. read more

I think every city has its own individual slew of activities that are irritating for locals and entertaining for tourists. Think about it, if you were in London- you might be inclined to ride the red double decker buses, right? And in Halifax, that annoyance for locals would be: the amphibious, green (made to look like frogs), post war Vietnam era vehicles that plummet around the city with everyone on board periodically chiming in "ribbit, ribbit." So, if this seems like your bag, then book yourself on a Harbour Hopper Tour. These vehicles do have tour guides that take you on guided tours around the city. Most locals have heard this thing rumbling around enough times to find it a tad irritating! Some of the tour guide info needs some work too- i've periodically heard the tour guides say "and this is the site of mills brothers founded in ___" Only to see a different founding date on the outside of the building... read more

The Harbour Hopper is an honest-to-goodness riot. You'll laugh and laugh at the tall tales the guides spin. Sure, they're not big on actual, you know, facts - but the embellishments they add make up for that in spades. We hit up the Harbour Hopper one summer when we did a staycation instead of going away for a couple of weeks. We decided to hit up all the touristy attractions right at home, and the Harbour Hopper was a big part of that. Mind you, the Harbour Hopper is pricy. At $26 + tax for adults, a family-sized outing will run you about $100 - or more! However, if you're not headed out of town, it's a good compromise for the kids. One caveat: the Harbour Hopper's water performance is less than smooth sailing. If you have anyone that gets seasick, you may want to pass on the Hopper. read more

The Harbour Hopper is a neat vehicle that goes from land to water at the drop of a hat and takes eager tourists on a slightly expensive tour of our fair city. While locals are sure to get sick of the blaring loud speaker, come from aways are sure to find it quirky and uniquely Nova Scotian (even though just about every city with a harbour I've been in has their own variation on this tour.) While the Hopper will give you a great over view of Halifax's land scape, you should be warned that it is essentially one long advertisement. Funny how some restaurants get acknowledged along the way while others are not, isn't it? hmm, I wonder why that could be? Same goes for stores and services - Somethings seem to be broadcast a whole lot more over the speakers... If you're looking for a quick over view of the city and are willing to pay to be inundated with pitches for some of Halifax's shops and services then this is a solid tour. The seamless transfer from land to see is a lot of fun and allows you to see the city from two very different perspectives. Be wary of the sales pitches and it is a fine way for a tourist to kill some time! read more

The Harbour Hopper is a great way to see some of Halifax. For a family of 4 it will run you about 100 bucks. But, it is a great time, and they run often, so let the weather be your guide. The tour guides on these big green creatures, are hilarious. It makes a big difference when your guide is a character. They give you the facts, throw in a few tales, and of course the odd joke or two. We really liked going into the water on this machine. read more

The shouts of "Ribbit, ribbit!" echoing from the familiar blue and green amphibious vehicles cruising around downtown Halifax are a sure sign of warm weather. If you're in town with your family wanting to do one touristy thing, a trip on this icon is a must. Kids especially love the land-and-water two trips in one experience. The Harbour Hopper is one of Halifax's most beloved tourist attractions. The 55 minute tour conducted in a military vehicle originally built for the U.S. during the Vietnam War era, rolls by the main sights, Citadel Hill, Argyle Street, the Public Gardens, and Spring Garden Road, and finishes with a dip in the Halifax Harbour. Our guide informed us he was a university student and he liked history. He gave a very animated presentation of Halifax history. Even Haligonians could learn a thing or two (the accuracy might be questionable) from this easily digestible information. My only complaint was that the narration was the full 55 minutes with no time to just sit back and look at the sights in silence. And if you are planning on doing this in peak season make sure you prebook your tickets. We went down only to find we would have to wait three hours for the next available tour. read more

Crating around tourists like it ain't no thang, the Harbour Hopper Tours are a full-out trip through Halifax's downtown vicinity. When the summer months hit, it isn't unusual to see these jumbo sized green machines cruising around on the regular. The trip starts down by the boardwalk, this mobile force trudges through both water and land perspectives. Expect lots of commentary from the bubbly tour guides, and lots of city statistics as well. When I worked on Argyle Street years ago, summer months meant the same one statistic passing by on the hourly: "Halifax has the most bars per capita". Did ya know? I sure know. I'd say the Harbour Hopper would be a fun trip for families and visitors looking for a full tourist experience. The Hopper covers a lot of ground, including a trip up Citadel Hill with all the bells and whistles. Always pleasant and full of energy, guides will do their best to provide a fun time, and if your looking for a well-sought trip around town, hop aboard for a summer spin. read more

Totally enjoyed this tour! Although I was a bit hesitant paying the price it was well worth it ..the tour guide was so entertaining ... Hilarious and knowledgeable...can't remember her name but she was great! We had a beautiful day for it...must not be too fun during rain...try it you will like it! read more

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I was very impressed by this tour. It was worth the cost of $47 per adult after taxes and fees. The guide Dan was energetic, engaging and knowledgeable. We loved the fact that you got to spend time on land and on the water. read more

Bring a sweater if going at night as it can get quite cool. This is an entertaining bus ride through the city which turns into a boat ride on the Harbour. Used to Toronto prices, I found this reasonably priced. read more