Annapolis Historic Walking Tour: Harbor and Colonial Downtown
Description
Take a pleasant walking tour through the beautiful historic center of Annapolis, including the picturesque harbor and US Naval Academy. We'll see the Georgian mansions, the iconic Maryland State House, and much more as you learn the fascinating story of the town. We'll see where the Treaty of Paris was signed (bringing to a conclusion the Revolutionary War) and where General Washington resigned as general, thus becoming the "greatest man in the world" and the "American Cincinnatus. " We'll explore the campuses of two institutes of learning that have shaped American culture. We'll walk along the city dock, harbor, and see the view to the Chesapeake Bay and wider world. I'll also share personal and family stories along the way, to add a personal dimension to the tour. I welcome all questions and special interests for our tour!
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Itinerary
See the waterfront of Annapolis, the Harbor, Severn River, and the Chesapeake Bay, and hear the story of Annapolis's beginning.
Experience the beauty and dignity of the United States Naval Academy, a 4-year university that trains future officers of the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps. IMPORTANT: visitors over 18 years old must show a REAL ID or US Passport to pass through security at the Academy.
Admire the neoclassical architecture, maritime-themed stained glass, and Crypt of John Paul Jones at the Naval Academy Chapel, built in 1908.
Admire the facade and learn the story of one of Annapolis's most beautiful homes, dating back to the "Golden Age" of late colonial Annapolis.
Visit the third-oldest institute of higher learning in the United States, dating back to 1696: St. John's College. Learn about its unique Great Books liberal education, its colonial architecture, and the annual "Annapolis Cup"!
Experience the oldest state capital in continuous legislative use, dating back to 1772! Learn why Annapolis is the first peace-time capital of the United States, and see the room where George Washington famously resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(46)
Absolutely fantastic & informative tour. Highly recommend!
Our tour guide, Michael, was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The private tour for our group of 4 adults was worth the money.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a great time touring Annapolis with Michael! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the history of the city really interesting without it ever feeling like a lecture. You can tell he loves what he does and genuinely enjoys sharing Annapolis with visitors. We learned a lot, saw some great spots we would have missed on our own, and had a lot of fun along the way. If you're visiting Annapolis, I highly recommend taking a tour with Michael. It was time well spent!
Michael is an excellent tour guide. He’s knowledgeable and explains things very well. I got this walking tour as a present for my dad, and he LOVED it. We all had a great time. My dad uses a wheelchair, and he had no problem getting around. This tour was worth every penny, and I’d definitely book again with Michael in the future.
Michael was easy to work with especially when weather could have changed the experience.
Lovely walking tour through Annapolis with Michael. We stopped by the gate to the Naval Academy, the Maryland State House, and St John’s College, to name a few places, and admired Georgian and Federalist architecture in the city. Discovered Old Fox Books with a wonderful coffee shop along the way. Everyone in our group said they would take the same tour again.
Michael was a great guide, and the tour was a perfect way to start our day in Annapolis. Michael provided a good backdrop for us to use as we explored Annapolis the rest of the day on our own. He was proactive in his communication prior to the tour and provided some great recommendations for us to explore on our own after the tour.
Michael, our tour guide, was such a joy! He led us on a fascinating adventure through Annapolis’s deep historical story. As we strolled through the Naval Academy campus, Maryland State House, St. John’s College, and Main Street, Michael shared fascinating stories about Annapolis’s interesting history, its brilliant founders, and the Navy’s amazing past. His tour was a fantastic way to get to know this amazing town.
The tour is flexible, a decent amount of walking, and is inside and outside. Michael was very well versed and willing to spend more or less time at different locations.
Unfortunately we did not bring Real IDs or our passports even though it was clearly communicated that we should have, just wanted to put that here to let others know. However, even though we couldn't tour the Navel Academy, Michael still gave us a great overview from a distance. Since my wife and I are history buffs in general, Michael pivoted his tour to focus more on the overall history of Annapolis and other areas of interest. As we were talking he took note of the fact that we admire Washington and took us to the location where the Treaty of Paris was signed and also the written speech Washington gave when he resigned as General. Overall it was a really interesting tour and Michael did an amazing job.
