A group of people are gathered inside a room with white brick walls and large windows. Some are sitting and others standing, engaged in conversation and smiling. One person is dressed in a traditional British guard uniform. The room is decorated with flags and a large deer head mural on the wall.

Private Guided Tours

Explore the Citadel your way, with a personalized experience for your group.

Three people, including one dressed in a 78th Highlander uniform, are standing and talking beneath the Citadel archway at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Experience the Halifax Citadel on your own schedule.

Private guided tours offer a personalized way to explore one of Halifax’s most iconic landmarks. Led by a costumed interpreter, such as a 78th Highlander or soldier’s wife, your group will discover the stories behind the fort’s design, its role in defending the city and what daily life looked like for those who lived and worked within its walls.

Tour details:

  • Private, guided experience tailored to your group

  • Explore the Citadel’s ramparts, rooms and key historic spaces

  • Led by a knowledgeable, costumed interpreter

  • Ideal for groups, special occasions or custom experiences

  • Private tours are available:

    • After 5:00 pm during operating season (May 7-October 31)

    • Anytime during the off-season

    Tours are offered in both English and French. Please confirm your preferred language at the time of booking.

  • $230 + HST per guide

    Each guide can accommodate up to approximately 30 guests. For larger groups, multiple guides can be arranged.

  • To book your experience, or for more information, please contact us at bookings@halifaxcitadel.ca or (902) 426-1990.

    Tours may be arranged with as little as two business days’ notice, though booking at least one week in advance is recommended.

“Unexpectedly fascinating. Great value for the money. Could have spent all day here, as there are many exhibits and engaging one-on-one live interpretive guides. Lots to do and explore outside. My favourite exhibits were the models of the 5 iterations of the Citadel and the signalling masts. Also loved the drumming, bagpipes and percussive bang of intermittent gunfire.”

— Maria Bird