Top Maryland Cultural Tours

I’m Don Burgess, a Frederick resident interested in sharing my passion for heritage tourism and historic preservation as they contribute to preserving and creating a city’s “Sense of Place.” I’ve been a history buff of this region for years, and my role on Facebook as Frederick Tour enables me to combine my love of things old with my skills with things new. I’m a semi-professional photographer who has photographed, shown, and sold images of Frederick, Harpers Ferry, and other regions. See more details about tour in itinerary below and at fredericktour.org We can give tours year round. If it is raining/snowing (light) and you still want to take the tour, we can do that. If it is raining/snowing (hard), we can do a virtual "tour" indoors (groups of 8 or less). Upon request, we can offer theme tours such as churches, architecture, or Civil War, or even photo shoots.

Mount Vernon Place: Considered the most beautiful of Baltimore neighborhoods, Mount Vernon Place was once home the more millionaire philanthropists than any other city in America and it shows. Marble churches, libraries, and monuments are filled with Tiffany glass windows and stories of the movers and shakers who built them. A real eye candy tour.

This tour is all about the real Baltimore, the one shaped by sports, industry, invention, authors and community. Along the way, you’ll see statues that celebrate hometown heroes, a clock tower that once guided the city’s time, a dental museum that’s more fascinating than it sounds, a historic market, and yes — Edgar Allan Poe’s grave. All not to be missed sites. And for this price? It's the best deal in town. This tour is on our walking tour app, it's location aware, smartphone guided, hands free, go at your own pace, not big groups, and go anytime.

Step back in time on this 2-hour guided walking tour through the beautifully preserved Historic District of Annapolis, Maryland. Visit the Maryland State House, once the capitol of the United States, and explore a colonial kitchen and dining room inside a stunning Georgian mansion. Stroll past iconic landmarks including St. Anne's Parish, the Hammond-Harwood House, the Paca House, and the lively Annapolis City Dock. Hear the fascinating story of the friendly rivalry between the U.S. Naval Academy and St. John's College, two institutions that have shaped the character of this unique city. Along the way, your guide will bring everyday colonial Maryland life to vivid detail, from the merchant class to the working poor. Covering less than a mile on foot, this tour is an accessible and immersive introduction to one of America's most historic cities.

Cruise through history on the Annapolis Harbor & USNA Cruise. This narrated cruise offers insights into the U.S. Naval Academy and Annapolis' rich maritime heritage while enjoying stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Perfect for families and history buffs alike, this cruise is a cherished local tradition that uncovers the beauty and significance of this historic seaport. - Narrated cruise around Annapolis Harbor and U.S. Naval Academy - Learn about the history and significance of the region - Enjoy picturesque views, including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Baltimore is a city of diverse neighborhoods but, for visitors, it can be tricky to know which to visit. This small-group guided tour takes the guesswork out of your trip. Your guide will take you to see several different neighborhoods and fill you in on Baltimore's rich history and culture so that you have a fuller understanding of the city.

Cruise Baltimore and learn all about its rich history from the comfort of your own car with this self-guided audio driving tour. This app-based tour works with your smartphone to send you on a sightseeing route, aided by a live GPS map. Drive past sites like the USS Constellation, Fells Point, and Baltimore City Hall while listening to riveting tales of Baltimoreans such as Frederick Douglass and Edgar Allen Poe.

Discover 300 years of American history on the waters of Baltimore’s renowned Inner Harbor during this live-narrated boat tour. Cruise past some of the city's most significant waterfront landmarks while learning how Baltimore shaped the nation’s story, from the Battle of Baltimore to Frederick Douglass’s escape from slavery and modern watershed restoration efforts. This sightseeing experience combines history, nature, and outdoor exploration as travelers enjoy unique views of the harbor and Fort McHenry from the water aboard a Baltimore Water Taxi vessel.

Discover Chesapeake Bay cuisine and other dishes on a 3.5-hour small-group walking tour of Fells Point, Baltimore's historic waterfront district. Your guide shares commentary on the history and architecture of the city as you walk through the neighborhood. You'll stop for tastings at four restaurants, and sip a signature alcoholic drink at a fifth establishment. The tour features small local businesses that are popular in the area, and includes one drink and enough food samples to make up a meal. Additional drinks are available for purchase.

Step into Baltimore’s darker side on Devil in the Harbor, an adults-only ghost tour through historic Fells Point where the city’s sins, scandals, and spirits come out after dark. Explore one of the city’s oldest waterfront neighborhoods through the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins. Along the route, you’ll hear stories of pride, greed, lust, gluttony, wrath, envy, and sloth — not as a sermon, but as a chilling look at the ambition, corruption, violence, vice, and weakness that shaped Baltimore’s harbor. Atmospheric, mature, and historically inspired, Devil in the Harbor is perfect for adults who want a ghost tour with sharper edges, darker storytelling, and a deeper look at the sins that still haunt Baltimore after dark. Guests must be age 16+.

From the National Aquarium to one of the wildest Super Bowls ever played, a mayor who swam in a seal pond to the only Outsider Art Museum in the country, the Civil War to a sinking hill Baltimore's Inner Harbor riches to rags to riches story has something for everyone. Starting at The Civil War Museum this walking tour ends at The American Visionary Art Museum, whose gift shop John Waters says is the best anywhere. Chock-a-block full of all-ages history and things to see and do and eat

Baltimore's sassy seaside town played a critical role in defeating the British Navy (twice!) and has become our go-to neighborhood for live music, vintage shopping, and great eating. Meet sailors and sinners, Frederick Douglass and the woman who took over the town, the hotel that Under Armour built and the oldest house in Baltimore. Hear insider stories from a born and raise Baltimorean who loves Charm City. Fells Point history is as engaging as its architecture is charming. Crazy stone streets alert: wear sensible shoes!

Discover the highlights of Washington D.C. during this four-hour private tour. Follow a customizable itinerary with a seasoned guide and long-time local resident. Understand the history and significance of iconic landmarks like the White House, Supreme Court, Lincoln Memorial, and more—with plenty of get-down photo stops along the way. Enjoy complimentary bottled water and door-to-door transfers from the airport or your DC Metro Area hotel.

Uncover the rich history of Annapolis on this engaging tour, showcasing Colonial Annapolis, the Maryland State House, and the U.S. Naval Academy. Guided by a knowledgeable colonial-costumed expert, wander through the historic district and delve into the city's 18th-century Golden Age. Stand in the Maryland State House, where pivotal moments in American history unfolded, including George Washington's resignation. Discover the U.S. Naval Academy's storied past and the life of midshipmen on the Yard. Perfect for history buffs and families alike, this tour offers a comprehensive view of Annapolis’ unique culture and heritage. - Enjoy a guided stroll through historic Annapolis with a colonial-costumed guide - Visit the Maryland State House, the oldest state capitol in continuous use - Explore the U.S. Naval Academy and learn about midshipmen life - Suitable for all ages with a focus on cultural and historical experiences

Step into the shadows of historic Fells Point on the Baltimore Ghost Tour, where the city’s haunted past is tied to the harbor that built it. Led by an engaging Ghost City Tours Ambassador, this tour takes guests through one of Baltimore’s oldest waterfront neighborhoods, a place once filled with sailors, shipbuilders, dockworkers, taverns, boarding houses, and travelers from around the world. As the streets grow darker, you’ll hear chilling stories of haunted hotels, vanished sailors, mysterious figures near the water, and the restless spirits said to linger along Baltimore’s historic harbor. Along the way, explore stories connected to the Admiral Fell Inn, the Thames Street waterfront, The Horse You Came In On Saloon, and walk through the lasting mystery of Edgar Allan Poe’s final days in Baltimore. This tour blends spooky storytelling, local legend, and historically inspired tales into an atmospheric walk through one of the city’s most character-filled neighborhoods.

Discover three of the most important and scenic Civil War sites in the Mid-Atlantic on this immersive full-day guided tour combining history, landscapes, and storytelling. With comfortable transportation and a professional guide, this experience is ideal for history lovers, families, and small private groups seeking a meaningful and well-paced journey through America’s past.

Set sail across the scenic Chesapeake Bay to the charming village of St. Michaels, where travelers can immerse themselves in local culture, fresh seafood dining, boutique shops, and historic sites. Guests enjoy a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage during the cruise before spending around three hours ashore exploring the town before the return journey to Annapolis. Admission to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is included, making this sightseeing day trip an ideal way to experience Maryland's rich maritime history.

Our Baltimore Cultural tour allow you to get a personal perspective of why Baltimore is called "Charm City".

Step into Annapolis's rich colonial past on a guided walking tour through the Historic District, led by a guide dressed in authentic colonial attire. Discover the history and heritage of the Maryland State House, the oldest continuously operating state capitol in the United States, where pivotal moments such as George Washington's resignation as Commander of the Continental Army and the ratification of the Treaty of Paris helped shape American history. Stroll past elegant mansions, historic homes, and landmarks while learning about the influential leaders, merchants, and signers of the Declaration of Independence who helped define Colonial Annapolis. Blending culture, history, and heritage, this family-friendly experience offers an engaging introduction to one of America's most significant colonial cities.

Step inside some of Baltimore's most haunted sites on a Fells Point pub crawl that delivers far more than drinks. Hear ghost stories from your guide as you make your way around the historic maritime neighborhood and in and out of 3–4 historic taverns, each known for their ghostly experiences.

Your tour will take you through the historic downtown area known as Old Towne, where Victorian-style buildings and century-old businesses tell the incredible story of the "Petticoat Regime"—the pioneering women who owned and operated 30 out of 32 hotels by 1926. We'll start at the Ocean City Life-Saving Museum near the inlet and walk north along the Boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue, ending at the famous Thrasher's French Fries stand.You will hear stories about remarkable businesswomen like Zipporah "Zippy" Lewis, who lived in a house made from shipwreck wood and left her land to her daughters instead of her sons, and Ella Phillips Dennis, who along with other women, created one of America's most successful female-dominated business communities during an era when women weren't even allowed to vote. Go at your own pace, anytime. This tour is smartphone guided and never expires. It's all on your walking tour app.

Stroll through Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood while hearing ghost stories on this spooky tour. With a guide providing eerie tales as you walk, stop at some of the most historic and haunted landmarks in the neighborhood. You'll come away with a deeper understanding of the neighborhood's history and its grisly past, facts you might not otherwise learn on traditional tours.

Enjoy panoramic views of Washington D.C.'s most important monuments during this attraction-packed, small-group boat cruise from the D.C. Wharf to Alexandria Old Town and back. Highlights covered include the Lincolm Memorial, Washington Monument, and Arlington National Cemetery. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard.