Historic Annapolis Walking Tour - Small Group Guided Tour
Description
Annapolis Walking Tours provides entertaining and informative tours throughout historic Annapolis. This tour is wonderful for people of all ages and involves approximately 2 miles of walking at a relaxed pace with frequent stops. Cobblestone pathways and uneven brick roads are present throughout; please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring appropriate rain gear/ umbrellas in case of rain. Annapolis is the sailing capital of the world; we go outside rain or shine! Tours are offered on the weekends. Additional times may be available with advanced notice. What should you bring? A camera Comfortable shoes Cash (for personal expenses) Important information: Punctuality is important and appreciated. Kindly be at the meeting spot ten minutes before the stated meeting time. The tour guide will wait a maximum of ten minutes before proceeding on the tour.
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We will meet at the Lawyers Mall to start the Annapolis historic district walking tour. The Lawyers Mall is located at the site of the Thurgood Marshall statue. This is in front of the Maryland State House (between College Avenue and State Circle).
Our knowledgeable guide will take you on a tour inside the Maryland State House, the oldest state house still in legislative use.
Our guide will take you to St. John's College, the third oldest college in the USA, founded in 1696 as The King William's School.
We will walk by the Hammond-Harwood House, built in 1774.
We will walk by the William Paca House and Garden.
We will walk by the James Brice House.
We will enter the grounds of the USNA at Gate 1. In order to enter the USNA, each individual must bring a REAL ID or passport. Non-US nationals are not permitted to enter. Alternative routes can be designed for non-US nationals.
We will look at the Shiplap House; one of the earliest extant houses in Annapolis.
We will talk about the significance of the Kunta Kinte Monument.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The United States Naval Academy is closed to visitors during war.
- The Maryland State Capital requests photo ID for entering the building.
Reviews(16)
History of the tour was spot on , great tour for first timers and wanting history of Annapolis! Our tour guide was amazing!
Guide was very knowledgeable and took time to share notable scenic spots and information on the same. Walking pace was also relaxed and comfortable with time to take photos along the way
Great experience. Lots of very interesting stories about Annapolis.
Rebecca was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all things Annapolis. She has an upbeat personality.
Rebecca is a delightful Annapolitan who loves her city and you’ll love her as a guide around this city she loves!
This was a really great walking tour. The Maryland Legislature building is outstanding! Annapolis is very walkable (but the sidewalks can be very uneven). The old remaining houses are very cool.
Excellent walking tour of Annapolis. The guide provided us with great insight of the history of such a beautiful city.
Nice walking tour of this beautiful place. Kristina is a local who gave us a great restaurant recommendation too!
As a local, I was well aware of much of what was said and described, but I always learn something about my home town during tours like this. My out of town friend, who had never been to Annapolis, thoroughly enjoyed the tour as well. Our guide Rebecca informed us she was a local. Oddly though, both she and her tour partner consistently mispronounced Roger Taney’s name. Marylanders know it’s pronounced “tawney.” No big deal, but it had me wondering… .
I recently moved to Annapolis and wanted a little history on the town. Rebecca my tour guide was perfect. She new a great deal about the city’s history, its people and the architecture. The tour was informative and fun. It was a perfect way to spend the afternoon in my new town.
