Baltimore is a powerhouse city with no limitations other than the boundaries of the Inner Harbor. Hear about its hefty history through the grueling stories of those who built it.
Join the Hell and Highwater in Harborland tour to discover tales of struggle and tribulation that have made Baltimore into the rough and tumble city it is today.
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Hell and Highwater in Harborland: Forging an American City
Discover the shadows and light of Baltimore's past with the Hell and Highwater In Harborland Tour. Explore the heart of the city's historical canon, where Baltimore emerged as a crucial nexus between prosperity and pollution. Immerse yourself in tales of old, venturing through the streets where history was written on this unforgettable walking tour that brings the echoes of yesteryear alive. Follow experienced tour guides through Charm City’s most scenic locations and uncover a whole new side of Baltimore.
Meeting location: Our tour meets at the Katyn Memorial at 600 S President St, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Pet Policy: Pets are welcomed!
Alcohol Policy: No Drinking Permitted
Adults Only: Yes
Where to Meet, Park, and Directions
Our tour meets at the Katyn Memorial at 600 S President St, Baltimore, MD 21202
There are paid parking lots and meters around the meeting area. Use parkme.com for more parking locations.
Harbor Lookout
Walk along the Patapsco River, once the home of the Algonquin people, and hear the troubled story of Baltimore, told through the winding tale of trade ships and schooners that made the city a seaport of colossal proportions.
Pratt Street
The main artery of commerce for the city, Pratt Street was once filled with the smoke of the railroads. Learn how these trains helped bring profit and pollution to Baltimore and how the Inner Harbor later helped clean things up.
The Lewis Museum
The Lewis Museum for African-American History, after the first black billionaire, pays tribute to those affected by the city’s dividing past. Understand how racial tension and policy shaped the city's "Black Butterfly."
Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is a hustling conglomerate of history and entertainment that tells the story of a city in constant transformation. Join the Hell and Highwater in Harborland to witness the Monumental City’s unfiltered glory. The city has a prosperous yet painful history for the good and the bad. Witness three hundred years of history through the waterside attractions, statues, and streets that make Baltimore what it is today.
Visit historical landmarks such as the Star-Spangled Banner House, where “Old Glory” was first sewn together. The spine of Baltimore intertwines the chapters of the American storybook, and this walking adventure relays the city’s most essential moments back to you with exciting details.
See where the unique blend of cultures that make up Charm City lived during its industrial development and the roles they played throughout. Learn how the Italians, Irish, Jewish, and African Americans played their role in creating the Baltimore we now know.
Along the way, you’ll discover where the locals eat and the inspiring stories behind the people who run them. Journey down Pratt Street, through Little Italy, and along the edge of the Patapsco River to discover what Baltimore is made of. This thrilling tour through Baltimore’s past reveals its role as the center of American commerce and culture. Book your spot today!
Baltimore’s place in American history cannot be understated. But it is commonly misunderstood. If you are interested in tak ... ing a deeper look at the history of Baltimore and how it relates to the rest of the nation, then join our educational walking tour. We don’t skimp on the more heinous details that you don’t read in the history books. Grab your walking shoes and join us for this thrilling Baltimore walking tour you’ll never forget!
Many visit Baltimore to visit the Inner Harbor, see historic Fort McHenry, or visit the educational Maryland Science Center. ... But if you want to see the raw and edgy version of Baltimore in all its untold glory, join us. Our walking tour of Inner Harbor is a unique look into Baltimore’s culture and history that you can’t find anywhere else. Book your spot on our walking tour of Baltimore today!
Since the city’s earliest beginnings, when the Algonquian people called Baltimore home, the waters of the Inner Harbor have ... been teeming with life. Now, it is an entertainment and education hub for visitors to this great city. You’ll learn how this area helped to develop and the role it played in the city’s history in our Hell and Highwater in Harbor Tour.
Is it your first time in Baltimore? Don’t waste your time trying to figure out what the city is about or how it came to be. ... Take our Hell and Highwater in Harborland to discover Baltimore’s history in an interactive and entertaining way. Walk along the routes that the city’s most influential people helped to create while hearing about the exciting things the city has to offer. The calming waters of the Patapsco are bustling with activity and history. Book a tour today to see what awaits you!
Baltimore is a city filled with statues and buildings that are not only eye-catching but thought-provoking and mentally engag ... ing. Do you want to see everything that Baltimore has to offer? Then, follow us down Pratt Street and take in the sights and sounds of Monumental City. As the city with the most public monuments, its namesake isn’t just a fun nickname. Book your tour today to walk around and take in the breathtaking architecture of downtown Baltimore.
Baltimore Ghosts Tour
Walk with Baltimore Ghosts through the haunted waterfront and hear spine-tingling tales of ruthless pirates, unsolved deaths, and bloodthirsty knaves.
Tour Meeting Location: All tours start and end at the north end of Broadway Square, across from Max's Taphouse (737 S Broadway), on the corner of Lancaster St and S Broadway.
Tour Times: Daily @ 8PM
Tour Length: Approximately 1 hour
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
Baltimore Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Enjoy some liquid courage while hearing ghostly tales of Baltimore's most historic haunts and drinking hotspots.
Tour Meeting Location: Max's TapHouse 733 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Tour Times: Daily @ 5:45PM
Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
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