Top Baltimore Historical Tours - page 2

Discover the top highlights of Washington DC in just three hours with this private tour. Travel by private vehicle and see more in less time with less effort. Customize your itinerary to see what interests you, including the US Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, White House, and the Lincoln, Jefferson, FDR, and Martin Luther King, Jr. memorials, and more.

Explore Baltimore at your own pace with a fun and interactive scavenger hunt that combines the educational aspects of a tour with the freedom to explore at your own pace. Download an app and head out with your friends or solo to answer trivia questions, complete challenges, and snap photos. Highlights include Westminster Church Cemetery, Camden Yards, and Lord Baltimore Hotel.

Immerse yourself in the Chesapeake Bay's rich maritime history on a sailing tour of the Baltimore Harbor. Take in the sights of the Inner Harbor and listen to a guide detail Baltimore's and the Chesapeake's roles in the shaping of American history.

Patterson Park is a rare blend of natural beauty, history, and everyday neighborhood life, often called the city’s “Best Backyard.” On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll find out how the park – which stretches across more than 130 acres in the heart of East Baltimore – has served Baltimoreans for over two centuries. You’ll also hear how it began as farmland, then became a defensive stronghold during the War of 1812, and why today it remains one of Baltimore’s most cherished public spaces. You’ll pass the Monument honoring Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski, and wind your way over Harris Creek, one of Baltimore’s “ghost rivers” that’s now hidden underground. You’ll see the mile-long earthworks built by residents to prevent the British from attacking the city. You’ll also walk where President Abraham Lincoln ordered troops to camp while keeping peace after pro-Confederate residents threatened more violence after the Pratt Street Riot of 1861.

Many sightseeing tours can feel exhausting, as you rush from one top sight to another. This sailing experience on Baltimore's Inner Harbor, on the other hand, offers the chance to soak up city views at a relaxed pace from the water. Sailing in a small group also means that the experience is amore personal one.

Get views of a sunset over Baltimore's Inner Harbor on this evening sunset cruise. Snap photos of your loved ones against the backdrop of the sun sinking below the horizon and relax on board the boat. Listen to relaxing music and feel free to bring along your favorite bottle of wine, with corkscrew and glasses provided.