11 Wine Tours in Halifax Worth Booking

1.Wine and Lunch Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136Our pick

From Halifax, join a small group for a 6.5-hour wine-and-lunch outing through the Annapolis Valley. Visit three wineries, taste cool-climate wines, and enjoy lunch with wine, beer, or cider. Guides such as Paul, Colleen, JD, Terri, and Angela are known for adding local stories, humor, and practical insight.

“This was a fabulous day! Our guide, Paul, was friendly, humorous and a wealth of knowledge about the area we were travelling through. Our stops at the three wineries and our lunch at Luckett Vineyards were all very enjoyable! I highly recommend this tour!”

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2.JFarwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Spend 2.5 hours aboard the JFarwell sailboat with captains and crew such as Ryan, Finn, Andrew, and Ali. Taste four Nova Scotia wines, including Tidal Bay, with local charcuterie while sailing from Halifax Waterfront toward George’s Island, McNabs Island, and the Northwest Arm.

“I had an amazing time on this sailing trip.It was a georgous summer day with a spectacular sunset!Brendon,Maryam and Avery did a fantastic job in hosting the sailing tour.Brendon and Maryam explained very well the area and Avery did a great job in explaining all the diffrent wines which were served on the tour together with cheese and snacks.I highly recommend this tour to everyone who visits Halifax!Thanks for a great sailing experience!”

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3.Private Wine Tours from Halifax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $256

Join Stephanie for a private, six-hour wine tour from Halifax or Dartmouth into Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. She matches three winery visits to your tastes, provides coffee, snacks, water, and private air-conditioned transport, and can arrange lunch at your cost. Pickup is included within 20 minutes of Halifax or Dartmouth.

“Steffany was the nicest guide. She knew people at every spot and taught us so much about wine, the history, and the area. A major highlight of our 30th anniversary trip!”

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4.Afternoon Escape Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116

Travel from Halifax to the Annapolis Valley for winery tours, tastings, cheese, and lunch. You visit Benjamin Bridge, Luckett Vineyards from May to December, L’Acadie Vineyards, and one additional winery selected about two weeks before departure. Guides such as Paul and Colleen bring local stories to the drive.

“Pick up was on time and easy to spot when they arrived. Our tour guide Paul was very professional. He had a broad knowledge of the area and history. He was a great storyteller! We very much enjoyed his commentary! The vineyard were amazing! We sampled some amazing wines and found some new favourites! Would recommend this tour. Ask for Paul.”

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5.JFarwell Sunset Wine & Cheese Aboard the Reverie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set sail from Halifax with Captain Tim and hostess Karina aboard the clean, spacious Reverie catamaran. This private two-hour sunset cruise follows the urban waterfront into the Northwest Arm, with views of islands, waterfront homes, and the skyline. Wine and cheese make it a relaxed choice for birthdays, couples, and small groups.

“Our birthday boat tour was incredible. Margaret took care of all our needs and provided us a wonderful experience and evening. Highly recommend !”

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6.JFarwell Private Yacht Wine & Cheese Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Set out from 1599 Lower Water Street for a 2.5-hour private yacht sail along Halifax’s waterfront and into the Northwest Arm. You’ll taste Nova Scotia wines, enjoy cheese and charcuterie, and watch the skyline change in the evening light. Crew members such as Finn, Ryan, Paul, and Caleigh have been praised for sailing skill, local stories, and friendly service.

“We had a wonderful cruise. Enjoyed the small group we were with.”

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7.Wine Tour Wolfville Wine Tours in Nova Scotia- 6 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $238

Travel from Halifax to Nova Scotia’s wine country in a private vehicle with a chauffeur such as Arsh or Sim. Visit several wineries, taste local wines including Tidal Bay, stop for photos, and enjoy a reserved lunch spot overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Pickup is available in Halifax, Dartmouth, and Bedford.

“Great tour and such a nice young man driving the four of us. Car was clean and nice and he was very accommodating. Good value and great experience”

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8.Manicure, Pedicure and Wine Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 3.5 hours at The Wine Spa in Halifax with a gel manicure, gel pedicure, snacks, and a 6-ounce comparative wine tasting. Angela, Claire, Eva, Meg, and Jess help create a warm, social setting suited to friends, dates, solo visits, birthdays, and bridal groups. Regular polish is available.

“I had the best experience at the Wine Spa with my cousin! We got pedicures and it was so relaxing from start to finish. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the staff made us feel totally pampered. The wine was amazing, the perfect touch to make it feel extra special. Such a fun and unique way to spend time together, can’t wait to go back!”

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9.Winter Wine Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 6 hours to 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108Best value

Leave Halifax at 10:30 am for three winery visits in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. Sip guided tastings at Grand Pré Wines, Lightfoot & Wolfville, and Benjamin Bridge, with a farm-sourced soup and sandwich lunch included. Guides such as Martin and Randy keep the day friendly and organized. Return to Halifax in the same air-conditioned vehicle.

“We had a lovely experience with Grape Escapes. They worked with us to plan a great wine tour for our small group and made the process easy. On the day of the tour they were on time, kind and professional. It was clear they enjoyed a good relationship with the wineries, which speaks to how they run their business. We never felt rushed and left having had a great time. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone planning an evening or afternoon out with family, friends or work colleagues.”

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10.Wine Enthusiast Tour Lead by a Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend about seven hours exploring Nova Scotia’s wine country with sommelier Robin and a driver-guide. Visit Bent Ridge, Planters Ridge, and Benjamin Bridge for tastings, a winery tour, and lunch. The day begins in Halifax at 10:15 a.m., includes three one-hour stops, and ends back at the starting point.

“Great day wine tasting with a terrific, personable guide. Robin was engaging, knowledgeable & it was his 65th birthday on the day of my tour. His family surprised him & we all had a great time. Wonderful example of Nova Scotia friendliness. The 3 wine estates were gorgeous, informative & all three had their own unique character. I learned a lot about the east coast wine industry.”

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11.Sunset Wine and Cheese Sailboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2h 30m · from $118

Spend 2.5 hours aboard a sailboat with a hosted tasting of four Nova Scotia wines and a local cheese board. You can help hoist the sails, assist with tacks, or take the helm while guides such as Finn, Emerson, Ali, and Derek share stories about local wine and Halifax’s waterfront. The cruise ends with sunset near Dingle Tower.

“This event was truly excellent. The boat was spotless and comfortable, our skipper Finn and host Emerson were very knowledgeable and fun. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this event to others. Well worth the money!”

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