Annapolis Colonial and Maritime History Walking Tour

Annapolis, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Expert Led 2 Hour Walking Tour by Colonial-Clad Guide
Entrance into Maryland State House (Photo ID Required for 18+)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

26 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
All tours will start at the Visitor Center located at 26 West Street. Look for your guide in colonial gear.

End point

Annapolis Market House
25 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
The tour ends at the City Dock by the Market House.

Itinerary

Maryland State House

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

St. Anne's Episcopal Church (Pass By)

William Paca House & Garden (Pass By)

The Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Memorial

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.1

based on 13 reviews

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Extremely unprofessional guide

Russ_K, Sep 2026

This was an extremely disappointing tour and fell far short of what was advertised. From the very beginning, William was not waiting for us at the designated meeting point, and we had to look for him. The tour was supposed to introduce us to the colonial and historic sites of Annapolis. Instead, we spent roughly the first 30 minutes standing around listening to what felt more like a history trivia session than a guided walking tour. There was very little walking, sightseeing, or effort to actually show us the historic places we had come to see. The most frustrating moment occurred when a random passerby approached William with a history question. William completely shifted his attention away from us—his paying guests—and spent a considerable amount of time enthusiastically discussing history with this person while we stood there waiting. It was incredibly disrespectful and unprofessional. Even more troubling was William’s attitude toward our accents. He made a comment that only people who were born in the United States could visit the Naval Academy. The comment was not only incorrect but came across as prejudiced and made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Throughout the tour, William showed little interest in what we wanted to see or learn about. Our interests were largely ignored, and to make matters worse, he ended the tour approximately 15 minutes earlier than scheduled. We booked this tour expecting an engaging walk through historic Annapolis with a knowledgeable guide who would show us the city and make us feel welcome. Unfortunately, we received neither the experience that was advertised nor the level of professionalism one should expect from a paid private tour. I cannot recommend this guide.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the tour didn't meet your expectations. The tour intro is meant to give context before the walking portion begins. We've been doing these tours for many years and this is the first time we've heard this feedback, but we appreciate you letting us know. As for the moment at the State House, our understanding is the conversation with the other visitor was brief, and our guide checked in with your group about whether to continue before moving on. Regarding the comment about the Naval Academy, current security measures do restrict entry for anyone without valid U.S. identification, including for guides escorting guests. We're sorry if this came across differently than intended — it reflects a policy, not a judgment about our guests. We take all feedback seriously and will be addressing this with our guide directly.

Best of the Best! The Bar has been set.

Jason_C, Aug 2026

Phenomenal experience with a phenomenal guide! Mr. Web was exceptionably knowledgeable, friendly and possesses a talent for explaining the events, people and places that’s intriguing and elicits curiosity for history. Probably the best walking tours and guide I’ve ever experienced! Well done sir!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you! We're thrilled you had such a phenomenal experience with Mr. Web. His knowledge and storytelling truly bring history to life. We greatly appreciate your kind words!

Don’t do it

Natalie_M, Aug 2026

Not fun- started 30 min late because he talked a lot and waited for half the group who was so extremely late - would have been just as effective to walk ourselves- to much down time. We ended up leaving the tour early and walked around ourselves.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thanks for this feedback. Every tour starts with an intro on the founding of Annapolis, and on this one it ran a bit longer than usual while we also waited on some late arrivals. We're looking at ways to tighten up pacing and manage late arrivals so guests get more walking time and less standing around. Appreciate you letting us know.

Great tour

anncsm, Aug 2026

Genuine and full of great insight and information- the tour was on a very hot day so we went a bit slower, but all of us really liked it

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the tour despite the heat. We're happy the insights and stories made the experience enjoyable for everyone!

Excellent Tour

Michelle_S, Jul 2026

This was an excellent tour. The tour guide (William) was incredible. Very knowledgeable. Especially if you like history, this is definitely a tour you want to take.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with William. His knowledge and passion for history make for a fantastic experience. We appreciate your recommendation!

Best guide ever

TODD_B, Jul 2026

Our guide was so fantastic and knowledgeable. We learned so much with him. Couldn't have had a better time.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you! We're so glad you had a wonderful time. It's great to hear your guide's knowledge made the experience so memorable. We appreciate your kind words!

Annapolis’ most comprehensive and knowledgeable historical tour yet!

Susan_L, Jun 2026

William was extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and passionate about his beloved city of Annapolis! Highly recommended and we learned many things we didn’t know!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with William. His passion and knowledge of Annapolis truly make the experience special. We appreciate your recommendation!

Our tour guide, William,...

Leslie_P, Jun 2026

Our tour guide, William, was a wealth of information. Learned so much about the history of Annapolis and Maryland.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with William. His knowledge truly brings the history of Annapolis and Maryland to life. We appreciate your kind words!

Bringing history alive

Jerene_b, May 2026

This tour was very interesting, and Will did a great job of bringing Annapolis history alive! I recommend this tour for anyone visiting the area! Guaranteed you will learn something new from this experience! Will is a self proclaimed history nerd who has so much to share!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Will and appreciated his passion for history. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are happy you learned something new along the way!

Highly recommend!

LaurieAnne_J, Apr 2026

Great walking tour, not onerous at all. Stopped often. William, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and very interesting to listen to. Learned way more than I thought I would!