Tours and Tickets to Experience Canton

There are plenty of ways to experience Canton. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Baltimore's Historical Sightseeing Tour

• Baltimore Walking Foodie Tour in Fells Point

• Original Fells Point Haunted Pub Tour by Baltimore Ghost Tours

• Experience the Style Icon Makeover and Editorial Photo Shoot Tour

There’s no charge to visit Canton—the historic neighborhood is free and open to the public year-round. However, to visit as part of a tour, expect to pay anywhere from US$30 for a shared walking tour to US$100 for a half-day food tour that includes tastings.

Located along the Baltimore waterfront, Canton was once an industrial neighborhood known for its port. It's named after the Chinese city of Guangzhou, once called Canton. Today, the area is filled with bars, restaurants, and classic Baltimore row-houses, making it a favorite among foodies and history buffs alike.

Weather-wise, Canton and the resort of Baltimore shine in the spring and fall. Winters often bring snow and fierce winds along the waterfront, while summers are infamously humid. However, if you can bear the heat, June–August is often lively in the evenings, when Baltimoreans head out for drinks and live music.

Yes, it is easy to visit Canton on your own, even without a car. A popular activity is to stroll along the waterfront, taking in views along the Baltimore Harbor from the 7.5-mile (12-kilometer) Waterfront Promenade. You can also hop on a water taxi to visit other ports in Baltimore.

Many tours of Baltimore combine the historic waterfront area of Canton with the nearby Fell’s Point, a lively neighborhood known for its pubs, cobbled streets, and restaurants that’s a short walk from Canton. Some tours highlight the area’s culinary offerings, while ghost tours relate the neighborhood’s spooky history.