About Activity
Halifax invented the donair, and in 2015 it became the only municipal food in Canada. This walking tour takes you from Grand Parade, laid out in 1749 between City Hall and St Paul's, downhill through the streets Haligonians actually eat in.
Start with saltwater taffy from a Barrington Street candy shop, then a donair poutine at a downtown institution known as much for its warren of rooms as its cooking, spiced beef and sweet garlic sauce over fries in one forkful. Down at the water, sit inside a stone warehouse built for privateers and running as a pub since 1974: a cup of seafood chowder, then deep-fried pepperoni with honey mustard, the snack locals order without thinking twice.
One stop we do not name in advance, a surprise every time. Finish at a waterfront chocolate maker for a tasting, hot chocolate in the cooler months. Your Secret Food Tours guide lives here and settles the argument over who makes the best donair in town.
Includes
- A chocolate tasting at a waterfront chocolate maker, hot chocolate in the cooler months
- Saltwater taffy from a Barrington Street candy shop
- A tasting at our secret stop, kept secret until the day
- Donair Poutine at a downtown institution
- Cup of seafood chowder at a harbour pub in a privateers' warehouse
- Deep-fried pepperoni with honey mustard at the same harbour pub
Excludes
- Guide's Gratuities
- Pick-up & Drop-off
Departure Point
- You will meet your guide at 1770 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 3A5, Canada.
Return
- Your tour ends at Halifax Waterfront by Queens Landing
Stop At: The oldest surviving building in Halifax, on the south side of Grand Parade. We pass it as we set out.
Stop At: The oldest surviving building in Halifax, on the south side of Grand Parade. We pass it as we set out.
Stop At: Halifax's densest restaurant strip, where our first stop sits. Guests walk the street locals fill on weekend nights.
Stop At: A handsome heritage block near our secret stop, lined with restored 19th-century facades.
Stop At: Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk A four-kilometre harbour promenade linking the tour's waterfront stops. Among the most visited attractions in the city.
Stop At: A waterfront gathering spot on the boardwalk, home to our African Nova Scotian kitchen stop.
Stop At: Historic Properties A National Historic Site of restored late-1700s and early-1800s warehouses, which we pass along the harbour.
Stop At: A newer waterfront district where the tour ends, home to our chocolate stop and wide harbour views.
Stop At: Maritime Museum Of The Atlantic On the boardwalk near our route, holding relics from the Titanic and Halifax Explosion for guests who want to linger after the tour.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Suitable for all physical fitness levels Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances. Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can. This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. Operated by Secret Food Tours For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Not worth the moneyShelley_M
Oct 19, 2026, 11:57:43 AM Not worth the money. Good idea but needs lots of work. Student who gave the tour seemed more interested in getting any extra food she ordered packaged up for herself. Did not get 7 food tastings, just 5.
