Wednesdays and Thursdays
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
$138/person

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Available by email request only.


Cost Per Person

$138/person (includes 2 full-sized beverages)

Restaurant Gratuities

Included in the price, restaurant servers are paid a 15% gratuity on the food and drink subtotal.

Tour Duration

2.5 hours (approximately)

Walking Distance

0.8 km or 0.5 mi

Capacity

8 - 14 people

About the Tour

This is the perfect tour for foodies! Big Day Downtown visits four culinary destinations in downtown Halifax for 4 courses, including Duck Terrine, Candied Pork Belly, Lobster Bao (x2), and a Halifax Mess (dessert). The tour also includes a full-sized cocktail and a glass of Nova Scotia wine.

Menu Substitutions

We are able to accommodate dietary needs on this tour. Please let us know your needs at the time of booking.

Culinary Destinations

Gio
The Press Gang
The Mercantile Social
Black Sheep


What You'll Eat and Drink on the Tour

Duck Terine

Duck Terrine

Pressed Duck Confit, Wild Jam With The Season (rose hips, berries), Moss, Pickles, Veal Jus

Live in the Moment cocktail

LFTM

Dillon’s Dry Gin, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Peychauds Aperitivo, Dolin Blanc, Lemon, Egg White, Cherry Bitters


Candied Pork Belly

Orange Peel Candied Pork Belly with Roasted Winter Squash & Pear, Toasted Pepita & Crispy Leeks


Lobster bao

Lobster Bao x2

Local Lobster, Handmade Bao Buns, Chillies, Old Bay Sauce, Garlic Dill Leche

Mercator Tidal Bay

5oz. Mercator Tidal Bay

2022 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wine


Halifax Mess

Halifax Mess

Cinnamon Diplomat Ice Cream, Brown Sugar Meringue, Amaro, Stone Fruit Compote, Sponge Cake, Snickerdoodle Crisp


Important Information

  • Dress appropriately for weather.

  • Rain or shine (bring an umbrella if it’s raining).

  • Arrive hungry!

  • Meeting location is Gio (1725 Market Street).

  • Check-in time is at 4:50 pm.

  • Tour starts at 5:00 pm sharp.

  • Suitable for adults only.

  • Not suitable for wheelchairs.

  • Menu substitutions ARE available.