Historical Baltimore self-driving audio tour

Free cancellation

Place: Baltimore

Duration: from 2 hours to 3 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

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Do this because

Embark on a self-guided driving audio tour of Baltimore's history
Visit Edgar Allan Poe's grave and learn about the mysterious masked figure who used to visit it every year
Hear the fascinating true story of how Frederick Douglass went from an enslaved dockworker to a trusted advisor of Abraham Lincoln
Get the scoop on Baltimore's revolutionary history and the unexpected reasons people called it “the Paris of America”
Step back in time to the dramatic British attack on Baltimore, during which Francis Scott Key wrote the national anthem

What to expect

Get ready to explore the history of Baltimore at your own pace with this self-driving audio tour. With this experience, you'll get access to audio recordings and written text explanations via the tour's mobile app.

Your self-guided tour of Baltimore begins at the inner harbor, where a few centuries-old ships are still docked today and you’ll have the chance to see the USS Constellation and the Baltimore Aquarium.

After that, you’ll head through the city toward the Frederick Douglass Isaac Myers Maritime Park, which honors two African American heroes who once worked at this very shipyard. Get to know their struggles and triumphs as you explore the park.

Then it’s on to the Horse You Came In On Saloon. This isn’t just the oldest saloon in America, it’s also supposedly the last place Edgar Allan Poe stopped on the evening of his mysterious demise. Plus, some say the place is haunted!

During your tour, you'll also visit and learn the history behind Fells Point, Douglass Place, Baltimore’s City Hall, Washington Monument, Edgar Allan Poe’s grave and house, Federal Hill Park, and more.

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour, no guide will accompany you. The local operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops
After booking the tour you will receive an email from the local operator with the instruction to download the tour, search in your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. The tour and maps will work off-line, but you will not be able to download it and set-it up without data
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You don't need to change the booking if your travel plans change
The local operator has an all-day support line available via call, chat, or email. Local operator's contacts can be found in the voucher after booking