Baltimore Self-Driving Historical Sightseeing Audio Tour
3.1
19 Ratings
Baltimore
Immerse yourself in Baltimore's rich history with this self-driving audio tour. Explore the city's iconic landmarks and learn about famous figures like Edgar Allan Poe and Frederick Douglass.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Baltimore Visitor Center - Your tour of the historic, bustling city of Baltimore begins at the Baltimore Visitor Center. Get ready to experience all the culture and history of a city that has been home to all sorts of important figures like Frederick Douglass, Edgar Allan Poe, and lots more!
What's Included
  • GPS autoplay stories for hands-free touring.
  • Comprehensive package with full itinerary, travel tips, and hidden gems.
  • Works offline with GPS map and turn-by-turn directions.
  • Private, self-paced tour using your own vehicle.
  • Mobile app access included with tour guide content.
  • Flexible schedule, usable any day and time, never expires.
  • Economic choice: one purchase per vehicle, no per-person fees.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Opt for one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone enjoys together!

Embark on a journey into one of the United States’ most historical metropolises with this Baltimore tour! This city, rich in tales, is brimming with vital U.S. history, having been the dwelling place of notable personalities such as Edgar Allan Poe, Frederick Douglass, and Babe Ruth. Listen to a gripping narrative of Douglass’s flight from enslavement and his rise to prominence as a crusader against slavery and a counselor to Abraham Lincoln. Explore the details of Poe’s life and the unresolved enigma of his passing. And so much more!

Once you’ve booked, you can verify your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide Application, input your unique passcode, and uncover your tour. The above steps necessitate strong internet/wifi connection. Then, just adhere to the audio directives and the suggested path.

This is not a pass for entry. Confirm working hours prior to your trip.

No expiry date — The tour comes with eternal validity!

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
Light St at Visitor's center
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(19 Ratings)
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Stephanie_d
May 1, 2023
Baltimore driving tour - The guided tour is very informative and an interesting way to learn about a big city. Excellent driving tour!
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Amyh_a
Mar 28, 2024
Great Information - 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.
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Linda_k
Sep 13, 2023
Baltimore! - 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.
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692richarda
Sep 8, 2023
Great quickie! - In Baltimore for a short business trip. This tour was very good for our limited time situation. It includes some walking and some driving. It covers notable highlights of historical Baltimore.
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Ruth_l
Aug 11, 2023
On a rainy day! 😃 - 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.
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Darryl_w
Apr 12, 2023
Great way to get to know your way around the city. - 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.
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Vagabrauns
Nov 25, 2023
Better off just doing a self guided walking tour - The app would jump to the narration page, losing the map and by the time I got the map back up to figure out where we were, we had missed a turn. This occurred over and over again. One leg of the trail took us to a dead end. Disappointed.
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Christa_g
Nov 12, 2023
Difficult - 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.
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Lindak
Mar 15, 2023
Disappointing - Audio narration was really good but cut off each time the directions came on and we were unable to go back and continue with the audio and had to skip to the next stop which was frustrating as it was interesting and then we never heard the ending.
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Ghrisoulad
Mar 26, 2024
Not user friendly - Even after finding a strong wifi connection it took too long to download the tour. Once it finally was ready it wouldn’t sync with my location so I couldn’t use it at all. Waste of time and money
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