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As an historic city, Annapolis has plenty of haunts. Explore Annapolis oldest and most-ghosted neighborhood on this tour of the historic downtown district, where hundreds of years of history were made. While you walk to neighborhood sights like the Maryland State House and haunted graveyards, your guide shares stories of purported paranormal activity and the real stories behind each.

Hear about Annapolis’s ghostly past with the help of a tour guide who’ll share historical spooky stories. From the spirits said to haunt Middleton Tavern to the dark past of James Brice House, you’ll explore a side of the city most tourists never see. Even though the subject matter may be dark, your tour leader will make sure you’re suitably creeped out, but still having fun.

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.

Explore Baltimore after dark for a different, darker perspective on Charm City. With a guide leading the way, skip the planning and get hear about the city's spooky side at several popular pubs and haunted sites. Start at Max’s Taphouse before continuing to other notorious watering holes, and uncover more eerie local history than you could on your own.

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.

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.

If you are looking for a tour that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions, join this pub crawl that introduces you to lesser-known aspects of Annapolis history. Visit some of the city's most historic taverns and find out which was the most popular brothel and which one of the founding fathers was chased from.

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.

Discover why Harpers Ferry’s #1 ghost tour is one of the town’s most unforgettable nighttime experiences. Operating nightly, year-round, this outdoor walking tour is led by local guides who know Harpers Ferry’s history, legends, and haunted past firsthand. As you wander the historic streets, you'll hear chilling stories inspired by documented events, local folklore, and unexplained encounters. Along the route, you'll learn the haunted history behind iconic sites including the Lockwood House, the Harper Cemetery, and St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, where tales of ghostly sightings, tragic events, and mysterious happenings have become part of the town’s history. Though the tour remains outdoors, each stop offers an eerie glimpse into Harpers Ferry’s past. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, birthdays, and special events, this ghost tour blends authentic history, captivating storytelling, and mystery into an unforgettable evening beneath the shadows of Harpers Ferry.