Historic Annapolis Walking Tour - Small Group Guided Tour

About this activity

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.

Itinerary

1. Annapolis · 10 min

   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).

2. Maryland State House · 20 min

   Our knowledgeable guide will take you on a tour inside the Maryland State House, the oldest state house still in legislative use.

3. St. John's College · 10 min

   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.

4. Hammond-Harwood House · 5 min

   We will walk by the Hammond-Harwood House, built in 1774.

5. William Paca House & Garden · 5 min

   We will walk by the William Paca House and Garden.

6. James Brice House · 5 min

   We will walk by the James Brice House.

7. United States Naval Academy · 30 min

   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.

8. Stop 8 · 5 min

   We will look at the Shiplap House; one of the earliest extant houses in Annapolis.

9. The Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Memorial · 5 min

   We will talk about the significance of the Kunta Kinte Monument.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Good to know

• 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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