Baltimore Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Baltimore tours and things to do in Maryland’s historic harbor city: stroll the buzzing Inner Harbor, visit the National Aquarium, explore the Fort McHenry birthplace of the U.S. anthem, cruise the harbor, feast on Chesapeake crab and join a ghost tour of Fells Point. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Baltimore by interest
Whatever brings you to Baltimore — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Inner Harbor
Lively waterfront.
ExploreFort McHenry
Anthem’s birthplace.
ExploreNational Aquarium
A world of water.
ExploreCity sightseeing
Charm City highlights.
ExploreHarbor cruise
From the water.
ExploreFood & crab
Chesapeake flavours.
ExploreGhost tours
Haunted history.
ExploreBaltimore highlights
Harbor & history.
ExploreTop attractions in Baltimore
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Inner Harbor
Lively waterfront.
Fort McHenry
Anthem’s birthplace.
National Aquarium
A world of water.
City Sightseeing
Charm City.
Harbor Cruise
From the water.
Food & Crab
Chesapeake flavours.
Ghost Tours
Haunted history.
Baltimore
Harbor city.
City awayInner Harbor
Lively waterfront.
City awayFort McHenry
Anthem’s birthplace.
City awayNational Aquarium
A world of water.
City awayCity Sightseeing
Charm City.
Harbor awayHarbor Cruise
From the water.
City awayFood & Crab
Chesapeake flavours.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Baltimore visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild and blooming — ideal for the harbor.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Crisp days and fewer crowds.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Warm and humid, but lively.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Cold and quiet, good for museums.
For crab
Summer and early autumn are crab season.
Best overall
Spring and autumn for mild, comfortable days.
One day
The Inner Harbor and the Aquarium.
Two days
Add Fort McHenry and a crab feast.
Three+ days
Add a cruise and day trips.
For the harbor
The Inner Harbor and a cruise.
For history
Fort McHenry and the old city.
For food
A Chesapeake crab tour.
On foot
The harbor and Fells Point are walkable.
Water taxi
Water taxis link the harbor neighbourhoods.
Tours
City tours and cruises cover the sights.
Charm City Circulator
A free bus loops the main areas.
Where to stay
Stay near the Inner Harbor or Fells Point.
US dollar
The USA uses the dollar; cards widely taken.
Aquarium
Book timed tickets ahead in peak season.
Inner Harbor
Stroll the promenade and historic ships.
Fort McHenry
Catch the flag change on the ramparts.
Crab
Order steamed crab with Old Bay seasoning.
Harbor cruise
A sunset cruise gives the best skyline.
Combos
Some tours pair the harbor with the Aquarium.
Aquarium
Timed tickets sell out — book ahead.
Harbor cruises
Cruises fill up in summer — reserve early.
Food tours
Small crab tours fill up — book ahead.
Ghost tours
Evening walks fill up — reserve early.
City tours
Sightseeing tours fill up — book ahead.
Summer
Peak summer is busiest — book far ahead.
Harbor tour
Around $25–50 for an Inner Harbor tour.
Aquarium
About $24+ for National Aquarium entry.
Harbor cruise
Roughly $42–90 for a harbor cruise.
Food tour
Around $69 for a crab and food tour.
Ghost tour
About $25 for a ghost walking tour.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Baltimore through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild & blooming.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Harbor & crab.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Humid.
- Best for
- Crisp & calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Quiet museums.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.