Wine Tours in Halifax: 11 Worth Every Dollar

1.Wine and Lunch Escape

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

Travel from Halifax to three Annapolis Valley wineries in an air-conditioned vehicle, with tasting fees and lunch included. Your guide may be Colleen, Paul, JD, Terri, Angela, or another member of the local team. Expect cool-climate wines, valley views, winery stories, and a relaxed six-and-a-half-hour day.

“We were met at the appointed time by our guide, Angela, who whisked us away, after picking up a few other fellow travelers, to 3 different wineries. Each winery was distinctive, the 2nd one was where we had lunch. We had plenty of time to enjoy the receptions by the winery staff and learn about each one's history in the area as well as their variety of wines. Angela remained with us, which I thought was great, and everyone had an excellent time. I would even repeat 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 sailing from Halifax Waterfront past George’s Island and McNabs Island into the Northwest Arm. You’ll taste four Nova Scotia wines with local charcuterie, hear local stories, and may help with the sails. Captains and crew such as Ryan, Finn, Andrew, and Ali are praised for their sailing, wine, and Halifax knowledge.

“What a lovely sunset sail experience. Ryan and Finn were professional and attentive yet so down to earth and knowledgeable with both historical and modern day factoids. Well orchestrated from Start to Finish. Highly recommend!”

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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 to three Annapolis Valley wineries. Your tasting stops are chosen around your wine preferences, with coffee, snacks, water, and private transport included. Lunch can be arranged separately, and cruise-ship pickup may be possible within the local pickup area.

“Stephanie provided a super personal experience for us on this private tour. She picked us up right on time with hot coffee. She talked a lot about the area as we drove about 45 minutes to the wineries. Tastings were generous, lunch (on our own) was delicious. She chose the wineries based on our preferences and we really appreciated it. We would definitely recommend this tour”

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4.Afternoon Escape Wine Tour

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

From Halifax, you’ll visit three wineries in the Annapolis Valley, with tastings, a vineyard tour, cheese, and lunch at Luckett Vineyards from May to December. Benjamin Bridge and L’Acadie Vineyards bring sparkling-wine interest, while the third winery may be Grand Pré, Lightfoot & Wolfville, Mercator, Gaspereau, or L’Acadie. Guides Paul and Colleen are noted for local stories and warm service.

“We were lucky to have Colleen as our tour guide. She made our visit amazing, sharing her insightful knowledge of the valley. We were treated as VIPs at each stop and throughout the tour !”

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5.JFarwell Sunset Wine & Cheese Aboard the Reverie

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

Join Captain Tim and hosts Karina or Margaret aboard the clean, spacious catamaran Reverie for a private sunset sail from Halifax. Over about two hours, you’ll pass the illuminated skyline, urban waterfront, islands, and the historic Northwest Arm while enjoying wine and cheese with your own group of up to six.

“If you have an opportunity to set sail on the Reverie do not miss going. The sail was exquisite in every way. Beautiful scenery, perfect calm weather, fabulous friends, amazing crew and a spectacular pristine catamaran. Hats off to Karina and Capt. Tim who made our experience a true delight.”

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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 with Nova Scotia wines, cheese, and sunset views. Your crew may include captains and hosts such as Finn, Ryan, Paul, or Caleigh, who share local waterfront stories while you cruise Halifax Harbour and the Northwest Arm.

“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

Leave Halifax at 10 a.m. for a private, chauffeur-driven day in Wolfville wine country. Visit several Nova Scotia wineries, taste local wines such as Tidal Bay, pause for photos and scenery, and receive help arranging lunch with Bay of Fundy views. Arsh and Sim are among the guides named in guest feedback.

“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.)

At The Wine Spa in Halifax, you spend about 3.5 hours sharing a 6-ounce comparative wine tasting, gel manicure, gel pedicure, and snacks. Angela, Claire, Eva, Meg, and Jess create a friendly social-spa setting that works for friends, couples, solo visitors, birthdays, and bridal groups. Regular polish and mocktails are also available.

“I had an amazing experience at The Wine Spa in Halifax! I’ve been both solo and with a friend, and it’s always such a relaxing time. The best part? You get to enjoy a glass of wine while getting pampered—whether it’s a manicure, pedicure or makeup application. I spent days admiring my nails after —they were that good!”

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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 a six to six-and-a-half-hour wine day in the Annapolis Valley. Visit Grand Pré, Lightfoot & Wolfville, and Benjamin Bridge for guided tastings, a farm sourced soup and sandwich lunch, and winter touches such as heated terraces and holiday lights. Guides may include Martin, Marten, or Randy.

“We went for the winter wine festival! We loved it. There was lots to try and the fire outside was a nice touch! We were given tokens and we just walked around all evening eating drinking and meeting other wine lovers 💖”

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10.Wine Enthusiast Tour Lead by a Sommelier

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

Join sommelier Robin for a full day from Halifax to Bent Ridge, Planters Ridge, and Benjamin Bridge. You’ll taste Nova Scotia wines, tour two or more winery settings, enjoy a made-to-order lunch, and hear local history along the way. The tour returns to 1675 Lower Water Street and accepts up to 24 people.

“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 sailing from Halifax with a hosted tasting of four Nova Scotia wines and a local cheese board. You can help hoist the sails, assist with tacks, take the helm, or relax as Finn, Emerson, Ali, or Derek share stories about the wines, waterfront, and Northwest Arm.

“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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