7 BALTIMORE WALKING TOURS THAT CAN’T BE MISSED

Baltimore is a wonderfully historic city with a wealth of sights that are worth taking in. One of the best ways to get to know the area is through a walking tour that will take you past a number of highlights in one afternoon. Both guided and self-guided tours are available, so there’s something to suit any comfort level. Whether you’re interested in architecture, history, or good eats, we have something you’ll enjoy on this list.

FELLS POINT FOOD TOURS

The Fells Point Food Tour is a guided walking tour that ties together Baltimore’s history, heritage, and culinary delights. On this tour, you’ll stroll through the National Historic District of Fell’s Point, beginning and ending at the Old Fashioned Lemonade Stand near the Admiral Fell Inn. You’ll sample a variety of dishes from distinctive, family-owned restaurants in the area. Highlights vary from one tour to the next, but may include Maryland crab soup, Baltimore pit beef, and Maryland-style crab cakes. Tours typically take place Wednesdays through Sundays from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm. 

You should wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour, as it takes you to several different locations. You will be seated while you dine. This tour is appropriate for all ages, provided that your children are comfortable with the length of the activity and enjoy trying new foods.

BALTIMORE HERITAGE WALK

The Heritage Walk tour offered by the Baltimore Heritage Area Association departs from the Inner Harbor Visitor Center and takes guests through the Inner Harbor, Little Italy, and historic Jonestown. This historic tour includes a variety of engaging sights, including:

• Star-Spangled Banner Flag House.
• Carroll Mansion.
• USS Constellation.
• Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture.
• Jewish Museum of Maryland.

Tours typically take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on weekends, with weekday tours at 10:30 a.m. depending on the season. These guided tours may be canceled temporarily due to COVID-19. 

If you would like to take in these sights yourself, you’ll be happy to know that the Baltimore Heritage Walk is easy to navigate as a self-guided walking tour as well. There are brass markers on the ground that help visitors find key points on the trail, which include the above sites and 15 others. You can purchase Heritage Walk booklets at several locations along the trail. Baltimore also offers Heritage Passes that provide admission to several of the attractions on the trail.

MOUNT VERNON CULTURAL WALK

Delivered by the Baltimore Heritage Area Association in conjunction with the Mount Vernon Place Conservancy, the Mount Vernon Cultural Walk explores the stunning architecture of the Charles Street National Scenic Byway. The 12-mile byway includes Sherwood Gardens, the Homewood Museum, the Baltimore Museum of Art, the American Visionary Art Museum, and more. 

This tour goes from the Inner Harbor Visitor Center to Baltimore’s Washington Monument and includes the Walters Art Museum, Peabody Institute, Enoch Pratt Free Library, One Charles Center, and Benjamin Latrobe’s Basilica. It takes place at 10:30 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month from May to November.

BALTIMORE HISTORIC LANDMARKS

If you’re interested in a walking tour that will happen conveniently on your own schedule, try this self-guided walking tour that you take using the GPSmyCity app. The Baltimore Historic Landmarks tour will help illuminate some of Baltimore’s intriguing history, including the city’s role in the War of 1812. It covers 1.4 miles and includes:

• USS Contellation.
• Holocaust Memorial and Sculpture.
• War Memorial.
• Phoenix Shot Tower.
• Star Spangled Banner Flag House.
• USCGC Taney.
• Seven Foot Knoll Light.

You should plan for the tour to take at least an hour. However, you can easily stretch out your tour time by meandering through your favorite locations at your own speed. The flexibility of a self-guided tour is outstanding for those who like to dive in deeper into sites like these and fully appreciate all that the city has to offer.

FELLS POINT WICKED HISTORY PUB TOUR

Enjoy an adults-only adventure through the city on the Fells Point Wicked History Pub Tour. This tour takes place Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and lasts for about two hours. You’ll begin outside Max’s sidebar. This tour quickly takes you into another time, when Baltimore was bustling with privateers, sailors, and ladies of the night. Learn about the ne’er-do-wells as well as the famous names to come from the city, like Billie Holiday and Edgar Allen Poe.

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE HERITAGE TRAIL

This walking tour is available either as a guided excursion or a self-guided tour. It highlights the historic African American neighborhood of Pennsylvania Avenue and explores residential areas, historic churches, and African American entertainment districts. Groups of 10 or more can arrange for a guided tour of the Pennsylvania Avenue Heritage Trail. You can also request a free tour map and guide at the Baltimore Visitor Center. The route begins at the Lillie Carroll Jackson Civil Rights Museum and ends at Upton Metro Station.

FEDERAL HILL FOOD TOUR

The Federal Hill neighborhood is one of the oldest in the city, with numerous buildings included on the National Historic Registry. The neighborhood covers 24 city blocks. The oldest home in the district, at 130 East Montgomery, was built from wood in the late 1700s. The Federal Hill Food Tour explores the delicious culture of this area by taking guests to a series of restaurants and eateries to sample local favorites.

Some of the dishes and drinks that you may enjoy on the tour include Peruvian chicken, Lebanese tapas, Baltimore-inspired pizza, award-winning crab cakes, and locally brewed beers. You’ll end with a sweet Baltimore treat. These tours take approximately 3.5 hours and happen Wednesdays through Sundays at 3:00 and 6:30 p.m. Participants meet at the Cross Street Market.

Do you know of a great tour that’s not included on our list? Contact our team at Koons White Marsh Chevrolet and let us know! We want to hear your suggestions so we can always pass along the best recommendations in the city to our customers.

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