All Maryland Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 10

Discover the charm of Bethesda on this engaging two-hour tour that blends shopping and food at one of the area's most upscale shopping and dining districts, Bethesda Row! We’ll explore this lively, walkable district, popping into key shops you love while also sampling some of the area’s foodie highlights. Along the way, I’ll introduce you to some of my favorite local shops —think artisan gelato makers, talented bakers, specialty coffee roasters, and neighborhood chefs. Enjoy curated samples and warm welcomes from the people behind these beloved businesses, offering a more personal and insider experience than you’d typically find on your own. This experience is ideal for travelers looking to experience the local lifestyle and venture beyond the typical tourist attractions, this immersive tour offers a fun and flavorful introduction to Bethesda Row’s vibrant shopping, dining, and culinary scene.

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

Dive deep into Asian noodle craft in this hands-on class in Baltimore, hosted through Cozymeal, which connects you with top-rated local chefs. Every course is a new technique – pulling noodles, building a rich miso broth, folding gyozas and finishing with a delicate tofu dessert. Your hands-on cooking experience features: - Chilled Noodles With Butter Poached Shrimp – yuzu ponzu, garlic butter and poached shrimp - Spicy Miso Pit Beef Noodle Soup – spicy miso broth, smoked pit beef, miso eggs and homemade chili oil - Vegetable Potstickers – cabbage and shiitake gyozas with citrus-soy sauce - Almond Tofu With Fresh Berries – almond milk tofu, matcha apple salad and blueberry compote Leave ready to pull noodles, fold dumplings and build bold Asian broths at home. Please note that no liquor is allowed on the premises.

3Quest Challenge of Baltimore is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. The items will be given to you in riddle form. Get points for finding the items, as well as completing fun challenges as well! The items and challenges will be arranged in 3 different quests. Complete the quests, in order, to finish 3Quest Challenge! Try setting a time limit of 2 hours for yourself to make the game even more intense and see if you can do all 3 quests in the given time! During the game, you'll have a remote guide that will chat with you during the game in case you need anything! Let's see if you can do all 3 quests in Baltimore today!

Learn the satisfying art of dumpling folding in a lively Baltimore setting. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Jesse guides you step by step through crafting delicious dumplings from scratch. You’ll start by mixing a savory filling of ground chicken or shrimp with napa cabbage, garlic and ginger, learning how aromatic ingredients build depth of flavor. Then move on to the delicate technique of wrapping and pleating dumplings, transforming simple wrappers into beautifully shaped bites. Chef Jesse demonstrates the folding patterns that give dumplings their signature look while ensuring they cook evenly. As your dumplings finish cooking, whisk together a sweet-tangy dipping sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar and lemon juice. Enjoy your handmade dumplings at the end of class and leave with skills you can recreate anytime at home.

Experience a quieter, more intimate cherry blossom viewing on this half-day tour to Kenwood, one of the region’s most exclusive spring destinations. Skip the crowded Tidal Basin and wander through residential streets lined with hundreds of mature cherry trees, creating a canopy of pink blooms overhead. This tour offers time for photos, peaceful walks, and insights into the Kenwood community’s history and tradition of cherry planting. Perfect for travelers seeking a relaxed, beautiful seasonal escape right outside Washington. Reserved Air and Space Museum Ticket Included for a self-guided visit the next day (gift item provided by the tour operator and customer will not get extra charged)