America 250 Annapolis Walking Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Take a pleasant walking tour through the beautiful historic center of Annapolis, specially designed for the US 250th Anniversary. Discover the fascinating role Annapolis played in the fight for and achievement of American independence! We will begin along the city dock and harbor that received many founding fathers in the 1700's, admiring the view to the Chesapeake Bay and wider world. We'll see two Georgian mansion built in the 1770's, as well as the iconic Maryland State House, where the Treaty of Paris was signed (bringing to a conclusion the Revolutionary War) and where General Washington resigned as general, thus becoming the "greatest man in the world" and the "American Cincinnatus. " We'll also explore the campus of St. John's College, which dates back to 1696, and talk about other Annapolis customs and traditions, as well as bars, restaurants, and more. All questions are welcome!
Inclusions
What's included
- No tickets are required for the stops on our tour.
- Tour guide is happy to take photographs of your group at scenic locations.
What's not
- No food, drinks, or desserts are included in the fee. But happy to pause at cafés along the way.
Itinerary
Take in the waterfront of Annapolis, the Harbor, Severn River, and the Chesapeake Bay, and hear the story of Annapolis's founding and rise to prominence leading up to the Revolutionary War.
Walk the historic Main Street, filled with restaurants, shops, cafes, and ice cream shops.
We will discuss this 18th-century historic inn, which hosted signers of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War and the Treaty of Paris restaurant where those signers celebrated at the War's end.
We will admire the beautiful grounds and architecture of the residence of Maryland's governor, as well as talk about previous Annapolis residences of Maryland Governors.
Visit the third-oldest institute of higher learning in the United States, dating back to 1696: St. John's College. Learn about its unique Great Books liberal education, its colonial architecture, and the annual "Annapolis Cup"!
Experience the oldest state capital in continuous legislative use, dating back to 1772! Learn why Annapolis is the first peace-time capital of the United States, and see the room where George Washington famously resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
Admire the facade and learn the story of one of Annapolis's most beautiful homes, dating back to the "Golden Age" of late colonial Annapolis.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Our walking tour will begin just outside the Market House (25 Market Space, Annapolis), under the trees on the west side of the building. There is an stone carving of the globe on the ground, surrounded by black metal benches.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Michael
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Annapolis
- Its from-price is 571% above the median of the 33 experiences we list in Annapolis.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 33.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Annapolis
Annapolis, the capital of Maryland, is a small waterfront city on Chesapeake Bay, home of the US Naval Academy and a famous sailing harbour.
Annapolis lies where the Severn River meets Chesapeake Bay, and its centre still has the narrow, brick-paved streets and Georgian houses of a colonial port. The Maryland State House, completed in 1779, is the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use, and in 1783 George Washington resigned his army commission there. The US Naval Academy, founded in 1845, has a campus of granite halls, with the tomb of John Paul Jones in its chapel crypt.
Top-ranked sights in Annapolis: Maryland State House, Hammond-Harwood House, Annapolis Historic District.
