Baltimore Walking & Driving Self-Guided Audio Tour
Baltimore, USA
- 1 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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 from your car with this self-guided audio tour
- Visit more than two dozen sites and learn their fascinating histories
- Great value since multiple people in the same car can listen at once
- Take the tour whenever you wish–the audioguide is valid forever
What's Included
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Light St at Visitor's centerBaltimore, MD 21230, USA
Begin from Light St at Visitor's center, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
End point
- Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 07/24/2020 - 04/13/2027
Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Baltimore Visitor Center
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Inner Harbor
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
USS Constellation
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
National Aquarium
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
National Katyn Memorial
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
The Horse You Came In On Saloon
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
9
Fells Point Corner Theatre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
10
Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
11
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
12
Baltimore City Hall
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
13
Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
14
Edgar Allan Poe's Grave
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
15
H. L. Mencken House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
16
Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
17
Federal Hill Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
18
Fort McHenry National Monument And Historic Shrine
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
19
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
20
Port Discovery Children's Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
21
Site of Edgar Allan Poe's Death
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
22
Mother Seton House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
23
The Walters Art Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
24
Mount Clare Museum House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
25
B&O Railroad Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
26
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
27
Maryland Science Center
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
3.5
based on 30 reviews
Joseph_J, Jan 2025
This was a fun experience even if the GPS function isn't the best. Would do this again in different cities.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Joseph, I’m so glad you enjoyed my Historical Baltimore Self-Driving Sightseeing Audio Tour and would use my tours again! I’d love to know more about the GPS issue you mentioned—it would help me understand and improve. Since you enjoyed Baltimore, you might also like my tours of Washington DC, Gettysburg Battlefield, Shenandoah National Park, and more!
Christine_M, Oct 2024
We did an audio trip in Oahu with Shaka and loved it. So since we had 6+ hours before we had to be at the airport I thought this would be perfect. The directions for this app were poor. If I missed a turn, it didn’t redirect us. At one point we ended up in a boarded up neighborhood without any phone service and the app didn’t work. At times we had to use Google Maps to get back on track and try to find our place in the story. We finally gave up and went to lunch!! Please issue a refund if possible. Horrible experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Christine, I'm sorry the experience didn't go as expected. The app's route should guide you smoothly, but it sounds like things went off track. My support team is available from 5 AM to 5 PM EST, so feel free to reach out if you need help in the future. As requested, I'll process your total refund.
Colleen_J, Sep 2024
Great historical stories. Interesting points of interest. The app for the tour is NOT user friendly. Would not recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Colleen, I’m glad you liked the historical and interesting points! I’m sorry to hear you didn’t find the app user-friendly. Could you let me know what went wrong? The tour is designed to start automatically once you're at the starting point, following the setup instructions sent via email. You can connect it to your car stereo for easy listening and navigation. I’d love to understand more, look into it, and make improvements!
Kevin_N, Jun 2024
While I rated this to a five stars, I wish there was an option to graded 4 1/2. The only issue I found with the tour was if you drove or walked into the next checkpoint it would cut out the story that you already listen to which Were all very very interesting. I’ve seen that other people had complained about this as well but assumed they were just going too fast. When I was driving, I was barely moving and still got through checkpoints. I had to go back around the following day and actually pull over to the side of the road or stop walking so that the narration wouldn’t get interrupted. side from that, it was a really great tour, very easy to use and well and truly worth the small fee asked for to set it up
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thanks for the great review, Kevin! The app works well at most speeds, but if you go too fast, the narration at checkpoints can get cut off, as you mentioned (and others have). Following the app's suggested route and speed limits should help avoid that. Also, since you enjoyed Baltimore, we have over 100 more tours available. Check out our "100+ Self-Guided Audio Tours" section for tours on the East Coast, West Coast, and overseas adventures!
AmyH_A, Mar 2024
Great information but we had trouble at times getting it to work. I think it was the connection in the car in the downtown area.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
I am so glad you found the information on the Historical Baltimore tour valuable, Amy! If you're eager to discover more, our collection of 100+ Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours by Action offers a wide array of adventures waiting for you. Dive into history, culture, and breathtaking views at your own pace. You can find these tours where you booked your Baltimore adventure. I am looking forward to guiding you on your next journey!
Christa_G, Nov 2023
I enjoyed the stories. Hiwever the driving directions weren't adequate for a 1 person driver in a city like Baltimore. Wasn't easy to follow. Ended up quitting and just listening to the stories.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Christa, I'm glad you enjoyed the stories, but I hear you on the navigation challenge, especially for solo drivers in a bustling city like Baltimore. Our tours are designed with direction pins to help, but if you think we could amp up the directions even more, I'd love your input on specific stops. And just so you know, your tour is ready for a replay anytime you feel like revisiting those Baltimore tales from the comfort of your home. Let me know how we can enhance your experience next time!
Linda_K, Sep 2023
It was very nice to see parts of Baltimore that we have never seen or were aware of. I would use this service again for other cities we visit when we are driving around places.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Linda, it's beautiful to hear you discovered new facets of Baltimore through my Historical Baltimore Audio Tour. The beauty of self-guided tours is that they can unveil hidden gems even in places we think we know well. As you embark on more driving adventures across different cities, I'd invite you to explore my Action+ Tour Bundle, which features over 100 self-guided tours, ensuring you uncover the stories and secrets of each locale. Safe travels, and enjoy every discovery!
Ruth_L, Aug 2023
My friends came in from FL and never been here. It also happened to be raining off and on yesterday so this was perfect. The information was awesome. I would have preferred if this was totally a “driving” tour as one of my guess couldn’t do the walking portion. There was another point where we got sidetracked because the road in Fells Point was closed. It through everything off. All in all, it was very informative.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Ruth, thank you for choosing our tour to explore Baltimore, especially on a rainy day! I'm glad to hear that you found the information helpful! Just a friendly reminder that the walking portions of the tour are optional, so feel free to customize your experience. Your feedback is crucial to us, and we are committed to improving our tours to better meet your needs. If you're looking for more exciting adventures, you might want to check out our Action+ Tour Bundle, which features a variety of tours that might pique your interest. Have a safe and enjoyable journey!
Stephanie_D, May 2023
The guided tour is very informative and an interesting way to learn about a big city. Excellent driving tour!
Response from Host, May 2023
Thanks Stephanie! I’m thrilled that my tour of Baltimore made your visit more interesting. If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100). Thanks again!
Darryl_W, Apr 2023
Great way to get to know your way around the city. Tour guides you to many of the historical sites and tells the history along the way. App worked well.
Wished it had told a little about the neighborhoods and attractions. But if you plan ahead for a few stops, it’s a good first day.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you so much Darryl! I’m glad you had a great time in Baltimore with my tour. And thank you for the suggestions — I’ll add as much as I can. I’m always trying to make this the best possible tour possible! Also — if you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100).
Sharon_H, Nov 2022
Ft. McHenry was awesome and it was open! Many of the other places were closed. There needs to be a way to see what is open a available to visit before you book the tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback, Sharon! I'm delighted that my tour of Baltimore added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
Lucy_W, Aug 2022
GPS wouldn’t work. Wasted 9.99!! No customer service to speak to and the help section was no help. We had to enter all the locations into our gpa and drive there ourselves.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thanks for letting me know. Did you try “Airplane” mode? In general, Baltimore is a big city and has good GPS. Sometimes, tall buildings obstruct it but Baltimore is not like NY City. Can you tell me more about the phone device you used? We would love to check it out. In most cases, “Airplane” mode solves the problem. Please let me know about your device. In the meantime, I would happily exchange your tour with any of my other 100 tours in the USA. Please let me know.
diane_w, Feb 2022
Not clear on what was on tour, whether it was walking or driving, not clear and inaccurate directions/ instructions. We got frustrated after visiting several places and stopped tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2022
This is a driving tour, as per the title! The welcome stop has driving instructions, as does each stop after. If there’s anything we can clarify, please let us know.
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