Halifax - Hop-on/off bus

[VicRock]

In looking at excursions for our cruise, hubby and I would like to explore Halifax on our own. With Celebrity, one of the excursions is a hop-on/hop-off bus. I can't seem to find any info on this. Is this only associated with the cruise lines? or is it an option available to anyone visiting Halifax? Any links or info would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks.

[uppitycats]

Here's the link I'm using to plan our day in Halifax. We'll not be going on any of our ship's excursions either:

 

http://www.halifaxinfo.com/

[jefarl]

In looking at excursions for our cruise, hubby and I would like to explore Halifax on our own. With Celebrity, one of the excursions is a hop-on/hop-off bus. I can't seem to find any info on this. Is this only associated with the cruise lines? or is it an option available to anyone visiting Halifax? Any links or info would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks.

 

it's call FRED

 

www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/fred/html

 

service runs 7days a week 10:30-5pm...until Oct 24th...

 

Jef

[jefarl]

we also booked the City Halifax City & Harbour Duck tour directly with the company for $28 vs 42 from the ship...

www.murphysonthewater.com

 

We did the Kieth's Brewery tour last time we were there and enjoyed it very much!

 

Jef

[c breeze]

it's call FRED

 

www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/fred/html

 

service runs 7days a week 10:30-5pm...until Oct 24th...

 

Jef

 

FRED is a free hop on hop off bus. I believe there is only one bus, and it makes a loop every 40 minutes or so. I have read that it can be very crowded, and there can be a long wait.

 

The tour offered through the cruise lines is a double decker hop on hop off. There are several of them running at a time, and I believe they pick up every 20 minutes. http://www.doubledeckertours.com/ I believe this can only be booked through the cruise lines, when ships are in port, but I could be wrong.

[Golfinesq]

I was in Halifax a couple of weeks ago off Explorer of the Seas and noticed that on the pier the also sold tickets at a Gray Line counter for the hop on hop off bus. Hope this is helpful.