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Tours/Baltimore/Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour

Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour

Baltimore1h 15min–1h 45min
Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour
Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour
Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour
Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour
Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour
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Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour
Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour
Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour
Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour
Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour
Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour
Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour

At a glance

Duration
1h 15min–1h 45min
Price from
$9 / person
Location
Baltimore, United States
Languages
EN, EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
VoiceMap Audio Tours
Meeting point
This tour starts at the corner of Eastern and S Lindwood Avenues. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading

Description

Patterson Park is a rare blend of natural beauty, history, and everyday neighborhood life, often called the city’s “Best Backyard.” On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll find out how the park – which stretches across more than 130 acres in the heart of East Baltimore – has served Baltimoreans for over two centuries. You’ll also hear how it began as farmland, then became a defensive stronghold during the War of 1812, and why today it remains one of Baltimore’s most cherished public spaces. You’ll pass the Monument honoring Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski, and wind your way over Harris Creek, one of Baltimore’s “ghost rivers” that’s now hidden underground. You’ll see the mile-long earthworks built by residents to prevent the British from attacking the city. You’ll also walk where President Abraham Lincoln ordered troops to camp while keeping peace after pro-Confederate residents threatened more violence after the Pratt Street Riot of 1861.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Next available
Sat, Oct 10
Adult (ages 6+)
$9

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.

Tour Options

Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour

Itinerary

Patterson Park
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You’ll explore Patterson Park, a historic public park known for its green open spaces, tree-lined paths, and the iconic Patterson Park Observatory. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

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You’ll pass by the General Casimir Pulaski Monument, a striking tribute to the Polish-born Revolutionary War hero who fought for American independence. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

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You’ll pass by the Patterson Park Boat Lake, a peaceful pond within Patterson Park that offers scenic views and a relaxing spot for a stroll. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

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You’ll pass by the Audubon Pollinator Garden for Native Plants, a thoughtfully designed garden that supports local wildlife with native plants that attract birds, bees, and butterflies. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

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You’ll pass by the The Observatory at Patterson Park, a distinctive Victorian-era tower often called the Pagoda, offering panoramic views over the city. Please note that entry to the observatory is not included in this tour.

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You’ll pass by the Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. Memorial Fountain, a commemorative fountain honouring the pioneering cardiac surgeon and advocate for diversity in medicine. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

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You’ll pass by the Community Garden at Patterson Park, a vibrant shared growing space where local residents cultivate vegetables, flowers, and native plants. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

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You’ll pass by the Doggie Stick Library, a playful community feature where dogs can “borrow” a stick for a game of fetch in the park. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

What's included

Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Not included
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

How it compares in Baltimore

  • Starting price $9 is 88% below the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Baltimore

Excurgo comparison of 126 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour take?

Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour lasts about 1h 15min–1h 45min. The itinerary has 8 stops.

How much does Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour cost?

Prices start at $9 per person for this Baltimore experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.

Can I cancel Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is This tour starts at the corner of Eastern and S Lindwood Avenues. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Baltimore’s Best Backyard: A Patterson Park Audio Tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN, EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

$9/ person
Duration1h 15min–1h 45min
LanguagesEN, EN
ConfirmationInstant
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Booked and paid on Viator.com
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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

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Payment and confirmation are handled by Viator
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