Annapolis Colonial and Maritime History Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step back in time on this 2-hour guided walking tour through the beautifully preserved Historic District of Annapolis, Maryland. Visit the Maryland State House, once the capitol of the United States, and explore a colonial kitchen and dining room inside a stunning Georgian mansion. Stroll past iconic landmarks including St. Anne's Parish, the Hammond-Harwood House, the Paca House, and the lively Annapolis City Dock. Hear the fascinating story of the friendly rivalry between the U.S. Naval Academy and St. John's College, two institutions that have shaped the character of this unique city. Along the way, your guide will bring everyday colonial Maryland life to vivid detail, from the merchant class to the working poor. Covering less than a mile on foot, this tour is an accessible and immersive introduction to one of America's most historic cities.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance into Maryland State House (Photo ID Required for 18+)
- Expert Led 2 Hour Walking Tour by Colonial-Clad Guide
Itinerary
Offering tours through the Historic District of Annapolis, Maryland's foremost colonial site and Colonial Capital of the United States in 1783-84. These walking tours feature colonial-clad guides through the historic district of Annapolis. You will go inside the Maryland State House - where General George Washington resigned his commission (Photo ID Mandatory for those 18 and over to enter the State House).
You will visit St. Anne's Church, a 1774 mansion, view the houses of two of our signers of the Declaration of Independence, and learn about life in Colonial Maryland.
We will learn about this historic house and visit from the outside
A powerful tribute honoring the legacy of Kunta Kinte, the African ancestor immortalized in Alex Haley's Roots, marking the spot in Annapolis, Maryland where he arrived in America as an enslaved person in 1767.
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
- All tours will start at the Visitor Center located at 26 West Street. Look for your guide in colonial gear.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- DC by Foot
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Annapolis
- Its from-price is 40% above the median of the 33 experiences we list in Annapolis.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 12 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.
