• Baltimore Visitor Center - Begin your exploration of the vibrant and historic city of Baltimore at the Baltimore Visitor Center. Prepare to immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of a city that has been home to notable figures such as Frederick Douglass, Edgar Allan Poe, and many others!

Note: The tour spans over 9 miles, includes more than 42 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.

Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

For an optimal experience, bring headphones or earbuds for your walking tour.

• Inner Harbor - Your journey begins at the Inner Harbor, the city’s most popular tourist spot.
• USS Constellation - At Baltimore Harbor, you’ll encounter some of the nation’s oldest ships up close!
• National Aquarium - The harbor’s main highlight is the USS Constellation. This three-mast ship, predating the Civil War, was used to intercept vessels illegally transporting enslaved individuals!
• Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse - Next, visit the National Aquarium, home to over 20,000 sea and land creatures. It’s the perfect family-friendly activity!
• National Katyn Memorial - Beyond the lighthouse, discover one of Baltimore’s unique attractions: Mr. Trash Wheel. This innovative device keeps the harbor clean and looks great doing it!
• Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park - This park honors African-American maritime history, named after the renowned abolitionist Frederick Douglass and pioneering unionist Isaac Myers. Both men worked at the shipyard that once operated here at different times.
• The Horse You Came In On Saloon - An old-school tavern in a Colonial-era building, offering drinks, pub fare, and live music nightly.
• Fells Point Corner Theatre - Originally founded as an independent town in 1763, Fells Point retains much of its historic charm. During Frederick Douglass’s time, it was home to many free and enslaved African Americans, many of whom worked at the ship port like Douglass, and the affordable housing here was all they could afford.
• Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park - You might know Frederick Douglass for his abolitionist work, but did you know he was also a strong advocate for women’s rights? Douglass believed “Right is of no sex, truth is of no color.”

In 1848, Douglass attended the First Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York. There, he met Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony and committed to their cause. While advocating for abolition, Douglass also championed women’s rights, calling for all Americans, regardless of race or sex, to have the right to vote.

• Reginald F. Lewis Museum - Your route next takes you past the National Katyn Memorial, a striking and somber monument with a fascinating history.
• Baltimore City Hall - Baltimore City Hall is hard to miss, with its regal structure just ahead.

Shortly after its completion, it was the site of a violent altercation between two Baltimore politicians. In 1883, James Busey and William Harig, both Democrats, got into a heated political argument just outside the city hall. Harig punched Busey, and the two brawled, then sprang away and simultaneously drew pistols. Both men began firing wildly, but Harig’s aim was much better than Busey’s. Four bullets hit Busey in the chest, killing him. Constables arrived and arrested Harig for murder.

• Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place - This pillar ahead is Baltimore’s Washington Monument. It might remind you of another Washington Monument… a slightly more famous one in a little town called D.C. Believe it or not, though, this isn’t actually a copycat! In fact, this was the very first major monument to honor George Washington. The architect, Robert Mills, just liked the design so much he decided to use it again in D.C.–only much bigger, of course.

• Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave - In the 1930s, this gravestone started seeing a mysterious visitor. On January 19th, Poe’s birthday, a man appeared at the marker wearing all black, a wide-brimmed hat, and a white scarf to hide his face. He poured himself a glass of cognac and toasted Poe’s grave. Then he left three roses and the unfinished bottle and disappeared. The man returned the following year, and the year after that. The so-called “Poe Toaster” arrived at odd hours, usually under cover of darkness, and fled before anyone could discover his identity.

• H. L. Mencken House - You’ll arrive next at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park, dedicated to the two historical heavyweights in its name. Here, you’ll learn all about these important figures and how they forever changed the fight for civil rights in America.

• Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum - After that is the oldest saloon in the US, the Horse You Came In On Saloon. In addition to having some serious character of its own, this was also a beloved drinking spot of Edgar Allan Poe… and his ghost supposedly still frequents the joint!

• Federal Hill Park - The route heads into Fells Point next, probably the hippest neighborhood in all of Baltimore, and also one of the oldest.

• Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine - This fort, built to defend Baltimore’s precious harbor, took the brunt of the naval assault in 1814. As 19 British warships approached, Major George Armistead told his 1,000 defenders to prepare for the fight of their lives. No sooner had the men taken their positions than the bombardment began. Cannons roared and sent cannonballs crashing into the fort. Luckily, the fort had recently been reinforced, and the cannonfire did little to damage it.

• Star-Spangled Banner Flag House - Francis Scott Key was so moved by the sight of the American flag flying over Fort McHenry that he scribbled a poem on the back of a letter he had kept in his pocket. This poem would later become the national anthem. Here is the original text of that poem, just as Key wrote it on that fateful morning:

• Port Discovery Children’s Museum - Then you’ll pass Douglass Place, home to several homes built by Frederick Douglass. Here, you’ll hear the rest of Douglass’s riveting story, including how he went from an enslaved shipwright to one of the most important figures in American politics.

• Site of Edgar Allan Poe’s Death - Let’s return to Edgar Allan Poe. See that big brick hospital off to your right? That’s Church Home and Hospital, the site where Poe drew his last breath. Poe’s death remains mysterious to this day, but here’s what we know about it:

In September of 1849, Poe boarded a train in Richmond bound for Philadelphia. He was supposed to meet a poet in Philadelphia to do some editing work, but he never showed up. For some reason, he never made it to Philadelphia at all, and nobody knew his whereabouts for the next week.

• Mother Seton House - Off to the right here, a little way down North Paca Street is the Mother Seton House. It’s most famous for being the temporary residence of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born person to ever be canonized as a saint.

Seton was born in New York City in 1774 to an Episcopalian family and lived there for most of her youth. When her husband fell gravely ill with tuberculosis, however, she moved with him to Italy’s warmer climate for his health. It proved to be a fateful decision because it was in Italy that Seton discovered Catholicism. Her husband died shortly after the move, and she dedicated herself to her newfound religion.

• The Walters Art Museum - Baltimore City Hall is next, and it’s pretty hard to miss! You’ll definitely want to snap a few photos of this regal, Napoleonic structure.
• Mount Clare Museum House - Beyond that is Baltimore’s Washington Monument. This pillar might look familiar, because it was designed by the very same architect behind DC’s iconic Washington Monument.
• B&O Railroad Museum - After that is Edgar Allan Poe’s grave, which has for decades been the site of a strange ritual conducted by a mysterious individual whose identity has never been determined. Learn all about the enigmatic Poe Toaster here!
• Oriole Park at Camden Yards - Even if you’re not in town for a game, you’ll certainly want to stop by Oriole Park, where countless baseball greats have made their names.
• Maryland Science Center - More educational activities can be found at the Maryland Science Center, one of the oldest scientific institutions in the country.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• 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!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Purchase a single tour for each vehicle, not for each individual. Everyone can listen together!

Explore one of the most historic cities in America with this tour of Baltimore! This city is rich in American history, having been the residence of notable figures such as Edgar Allan Poe, Frederick Douglass, and Babe Ruth. Experience a captivating account of Douglass’s escape from slavery and his rise as an abolitionist and advisor to Abraham Lincoln. Discover Poe’s life and the mystery surrounding his death. And so much more!

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.

New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

This is not an entrance ticket. Please check opening hours before your visit.

• 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.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.