A person dressed in a 78th Highlander uniform smiling and speaking with a group of two people outside near a stone archway.

Historic Guided Tours

Walk the walls of one of Halifax’s most iconic landmarks and uncover the stories behind its stone and skyline.

A couple, a woman and a man, smiling as they look at a man dressed in a 78th Highlander uniform with a tall black hat, standing outdoors with a cityscape and water in the background.

Step onto the ramparts and discover the stories behind one of Halifax’s most iconic landmarks.

Led by friendly, costumed interpretive staff, our guided tours bring the Halifax Citadel to life, from its strategic design and construction to the people who lived and worked within its walls. As you explore the site, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how this remarkable fort shaped the city and played a role in Canada’s history.

Along the way, you’ll meet some of the Citadel’s most colourful characters and hear what daily life looked like for soldiers stationed here in the late 1800s, from routine duties to moments that defined the site’s legacy.

For after-hours or off-season experiences, explore our Private Guided Tours.

Tour details:
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Location: Tours begin at the Information Centre
Languages: Offered in both English and French
Availability: Daily during operational season (May 7-October 31)

“Wow! I couldn't be more impressed. I spent almost 3 hours there. The fort by itself is VERY cool, and the exhibits are very high quality.”

— Rainer Neufeld