Top Baltimore Culture in 2026

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.

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.

Find out all about the haunted side of Baltimore and its dark history on this walking tour of the Fell’s Point neighborhood. Learn about the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe and his mysterious death along the way. You’ll be stopping at several pubs/bars/saloons, the cemetery, and a hotel, where you’ll hear tales of the haunted places from your guide along the way.

Tick off the highlights of Washington D.C. during this private, half-day tour. Customize your own itinerary, selecting a range of local sights to visit. Optional stops include the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, Lincoln Memorial, or the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian. Air-conditioned vehicle transfers with hotel pickup and drop-off are provided.

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.

Cruising through the calm waters of Baltimore's Inner Harbor, this 60-minute sunset sightseeing cruise offers a unique opportunity to witness the spectacular sunset and city lights reflecting off the water while admiring the natural beauty of the surrounding harbor. With a curated playlist of background music enhancing the ambiance, guests can relax with refreshing beverages and snacks available for purchase from the onboard full bar. Perfect for families and couples alike, this cashless cruise ensures a smooth experience as travelers take in the vibrant views of Baltimore.

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

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.

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!

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+.

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

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.

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.

Baltimore's Fell's Point neighborhood is filled with great places to eat. But, if you are new in town, it can be difficult to find the best spots. This tour guides you through the historic district, visiting family-run restaurants along the way to sample specially made dishes including Polish, Baltimore-style pit beef, and Spanish tapas.

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.

Please join us as we explore the rich history of Baltimore's waterfront at the iconic Baltimore Inner Harbor. Once a bustling industrial port, this historic area has been transformed into one of city's premier destinations for family fun, entertainment, dining, and waterfront attractions. Discover how the harbor evolved from a center o commerce and shipbuilding into the vibrant landmark enjoyed by visitors from around the world today.

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.

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.

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.

See the highlights of Washington DC without having to rent a car or rely on public transportation by opting for a private tour of the city. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel, the airport, or Union Station and take you out to see sights such as the exterior of the U.S. Capitol building, the White House, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial.

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 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.

Step into the chilly autumn of 1849 as we trace the mysterious final days of Edgar Allan Poe. From narrow rowhouses and cobblestone saloons to church catacombs and football stadiums, uncover political corruption, medical rivalries, and how Baltimore transformed a tragic author into its dark civic icon. - An 11.7 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 256 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Pop Culture & Media Landscapes and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app