Baltimore: Fells Point & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Tastings
Description
Explore the rich culinary heritage of Baltimore on this guided food tour through Fells Point and Little Italy. Stroll along cobblestone streets while savoring authentic Maryland crab cakes, pierogies from a beloved Polish deli, a classic potato knish, and a delightful mini cannoli. Your local guide shares insider stories and historical insights, immersing you in the vibrant culture of this historic area. Experience a surprise stop that leaves guests amazed, ensuring a memorable journey through the heart of Baltimore's food scene. - Guided walking food tour through Baltimore’s historic neighborhoods - Taste iconic local dishes including crab cakes and cannoli - Meet your knowledgeable guide for personal storytelling and insights - Enjoy a surprise culinary stop along the route
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Baltimore's oldest public market has stood in Fells Point since 1786, and tucked inside it is a Polish deli that locals have leaned on since 1985. You'll taste mixed pierogies, the soft dumplings that fed generations of the neighbourhood's dock-working families. What you'll taste: Mixed pierogies (potato, or kraut and mushroom)
You cannot understand Baltimore without the blue crab. At a harbourside seafood spot you'll taste a proper Maryland crab cake, the local benchmark: sweet lump crab meat, barely any filler, the way the city has made it for generations. What you'll taste: Maryland crab cake
Tells the story of Frederick Douglass, who worked in the Fells Point shipyards, and the first African American-owned shipyard in the country. The tour passes through this stretch of waterfront history
The starting point for understanding the neighbourhood's 250-year history, a useful orientation landmark for guests arriving for the tour.
The rail station where many Italian immigrants first arrived in Baltimore in the late 1800s before settling a few blocks away in Little Italy.
Little Italy is a few narrow streets of multi-generational family restaurants, and here you'll taste the classics that have anchored them for decades. Think the deep, comforting flavours of Italian-American home cooking, the food these families have served since their grandparents opened the doors. What you'll taste: A classic Little Italy plate (arancini, meatballs, or pizza)
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Our tour guide, Louis, was informative and excited to share the history of Fells Point. We enjoyed all tastes and the walk through the area. We had a small group which was really nice. Only comment we have is that we would have liked to have the tour end at the same place it started as we parked near the starting point and had to get back there after the tour ourselves, which was ok, but not knowing the area beforehand gave us some worry.
It was a pleasure getting to know you during the tour. We hope you enjoyed the places we shared as much as we enjoyed introducing them to you. Thank you for making Secret Food Tours part of your visit!
Our guide never showed up, despite receiving multiple confirmation emails and messages. When we tried to contact the tour operator (Secret Food tours) they did not respond.
Hi Michelle, please know that situations like this are uncommon, but on the rare occasion that unforeseen circumstances affect a tour, we always work to find the best possible solution for the guest. In this case, we did reach out with updates and offered alternative options, and we regret that those communications did not reach you as intended. When we did not hear back, we promptly processed a full refund. We appreciate you sharing your perspective, as feedback like this helps us continue refining how we communicate and manage unexpected situations. We would be glad to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours for the experience you originally planned, and we hope we have the opportunity to provide you with the enjoyable and well-organized tour our guests typically experience.
This was such an enjoyable experience with wonderful food. Louis was a fantastic guide for both Baltimore food and history and an all around interesting person. He was a pleasure to talk to! The food was very good. I had two small complaints that would have made this a 5 star experience...first, we did not get water until the 3rd stop and that is easily fixed with giving everyone a bottle of water at the first stop. Second, one of our stops was a souvenir shop. Just no. But it was a short visit and the rest of the tour was fabulous!
Thank you for choosing us. Secret Food Tours is fortunate to welcome guests who place such value on discovering a city through its local character. We've also noted your added thoughts as we continue to refine the experience. We look forward to seeing you again!
