Historical Baltimore Self-Driving Sightseeing Audio Tour

Departure Point

• Begin from Light St at Visitor's center, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

Duration
1 hour - 3 hours

Languages Available

• Audio guide - English
• Printed guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Baltimore Visitor Center
401 Light St, Baltimore Visitor Center, Baltimore, Maryland
Your tour of the historic, bustling city of Baltimore begins at the Baltimore Visitor Center. Get ready to experience all the culture and history of a city that has been home to all sorts of important figures like Frederick Douglass, Edgar Allan Poe, and lots more! Note: This 10+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Baltimore in 2-3 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Inner Harbor
Baltimore, MD
The first part of the city you'll see is the Inner Harbor, the hottest tourist destination in the city.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: USS Constellation
Pier 1, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland
At the Baltimore Harbor, you'll get up close and personal with some of the oldest ships in the country!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: National Aquarium
501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, Maryland
The harbor's main attraction is the USS Constellation. This three-mast ship predates the Civil War, and was actually used to chase down and apprehend vessels illegally carrying enslaved prisoners!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse
201 E Baltimore St, Baltimore, Maryland
Next is the National Aquarium, home to over 20,000 sea and land creatures. If you're looking for the perfect family-friendly activity, you'll find it here!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: National Katyn Memorial
600 block of President St., , Baltimore, Maryland
Beyond the lighthouse, you'll find one of Baltimore's strangest attractions: Mr. Trash Wheel. This innovative device helps keep the harbor clean and looks good while doing it!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park
Chase's Wharf, Fell's Point, Baltimore, Maryland
This park is dedicated to honoring African-American maritime history. It gets its name from renowned abolitionist Frederick Douglass and pioneering unionist Isaac Myers. Both men worked at the shipyard that once operated here at different times.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Horse You Came In On Saloon
1626 Thames St, , Baltimore, Maryland
Old-school watering hole in a Colonial-era building, offering drinks, pub fare & live music nightly.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Fells Point Corner Theatre
251 S Ann St, Baltimore, Maryland
Originally founded as an independent town in 1763, Fells Point still retains much of its historic appearance. Back in the days of Frederick Douglass, this was home to a large number of free and enslaved African Americans. Many of them worked at the ship port like Douglass, and the cheap houses here were all they could afford.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park
Chase's Wharf, Fell's Point, Baltimore, Maryland
You might already be familiar with Frederick Douglass’s abolitionist work, but did you know he was also a staunch advocate for women’s rights? Douglass believed “Right is of no sex, truth is of no color.” In 1848, Douglass attended the First Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York. Here, he met Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony and committed himself to their cause. While touring the country advocating for abolition, Douglass also began arguing for women’s rights. He called for all Americans, no matter their race or sex, to be granted the right to vote.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Reginald F. Lewis Museum
830 E Pratt St, , Baltimore, Maryland
Your route takes you next past the National Katyn Memorial, a striking and somber monument with some fascinating history.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Baltimore City Hall
100 Holliday St, Baltimore, Maryland
It’s hard to miss Baltimore City Hall, that regal structure just ahead. Shortly after its completion, this was the site of a violent altercation between two Baltimore politicians. In 1883, James Busey and William Harig, both democrats, got into a heated political argument just outside the city hall. Harig, punched Busey. The two brawled, then sprang away and simultaneously drew pistols. Both men began firing wildly, but Harig’s aim was much better than Busey’s. Four bullets hit Busey in the chest, killing him. Constables arrived and arrested Harig for murder.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place
699 North Charles Street, Charles and Monument Streets, Baltimore, Maryland
This pillar ahead is Baltimore’s Washington Monument. It might remind you of another Washington Monument… a slightly more famous one in a little town called D.C. Believe it or not, though, this isn’t actually a copycat! In fact, this was the very first major monument to honor George Washington. The architect, Robert Mills, just liked the design so much he decided to use it again in D.C.--only much bigger, of course.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Edgar Allan Poe's Grave
515 West Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
In the 1930s, this gravestone started seeing a mysterious visitor. On January 19th, Poe’s birthday, a man appeared at the marker wearing all black, a wide-brimmed hat, and a white scarf to hide his face. He poured himself a glass of cognac and toasted Poe’s grave. Then he left three roses and the unfinished bottle and disappeared. The man returned the following year, and the year after that. The so-called “Poe Toaster” arrived at odd hours, usually under cover of darkness, and fled before anyone could discover his identity.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: H. L. Mencken House
1524 Hollins St, Baltimore, Maryland
You'll arrive next at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park, dedicated to the two historical heavyweights in its name. Here, you'll learn all about these important figures and how they forever changed the fight for civil rights in America.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
216 Emory St, , Baltimore, Maryland
After that is the oldest saloon in the US, the Horse You Came In On Saloon. In addition to having some serious character of its own, this was also a beloved drinking spot of Edgar Allan Poe... and his ghost supposedly still frequents the joint!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Federal Hill Park
300 Warren Ave, , Baltimore, Maryland
The route heads into Fells Point next, probably the hippest neighborhood in all of Baltimore, and also one of the oldest.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Fort McHenry National Monument And Historic Shrine
2400 East Fort Avenue, , Baltimore, Maryland
This fort, built to defend Baltimore’s precious harbor, took the brunt of the naval assault in 1814. As 19 British warships approached, Major George Armistead told his 1,000 defenders to prepare for the fight of their lives. No sooner had the men taken their positions than the bombardment began. Cannons roared and sent cannonballs crashing into the fort. Luckily, the fort had recently been reinforced, and the cannonfire did little to damage it.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
844 E Pratt St, , Baltimore, Maryland
Francis Scott Key was so moved by the sight of the American flag flying over Fort McHenry that he scribbled a poem on the back of a letter he had kept in his pocket. This poem would later become the national anthem. Here is the original text of that poem, just as Key wrote it on that fateful morning:
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Port Discovery Children's Museum
35 Market Pl, , Baltimore, Maryland
Then you'll pass Douglass Place, home to several homes built by Frederick Douglass. Here, you'll hear the rest of Douglass's riveting story, including how he went from an enslaved shipwright to one of the most important figures in American politics.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Site of Edgar Allan Poe's Death
100 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Let’s return to Edgar Allan Poe. See that big brick hospital off to your right? That’s Church Home and Hospital, the site where Poe drew his last breath. Poe’s death remains mysterious to this day, but here’s what we know about it: In September of 1849, Poe boarded a train in Richmond bound for Philadelphia. He was supposed to meet a poet in Philadelphia to do some editing work, but he never showed up. For some reason, he never made it to Philadelphia at all, and nobody knew his whereabouts for the next week.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Mother Seton House
600 N Paca St, , Baltimore, Maryland
Off to the right here, a little way down North Paca Street is the Mother Seton House. It’s most famous for being the temporary residence of Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first American-born person to ever be canonized as a saint. Seton was born in New York City in 1774 to an Episcopalian family and lived there for most of her youth. When her husband fell gravely ill with tuberculosis, however, she moved with him to Italy’s warmer climate for his health. It proved to be a fateful decision because it was in Italy that Seton discovered Catholicism. Her husband died shortly after the move, and she dedicated herself to her newfound religion.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Walters Art Museum
600 N Charles St, , Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore City Hall is next, and it's pretty hard to miss! You'll definitely want to snap a few photos of this regal, Napoleonic structure.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Mount Clare Museum House
1500 Washington Blvd, , Baltimore, Maryland
Beyond that is Baltimore's Washington Monument. This pillar might look familiar, because it was designed by the very same architect behind DC's iconic Washington Monument.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: B&O Railroad Museum
901 W Pratt St, , Baltimore, Maryland
After that is Edgar Allan Poe's grave, which has for decades been the site of a strange ritual conducted by a mysterious individual whose identity has never been determined. Learn all about the enigmatic Poe Toaster here!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 W Camden St, , Baltimore, Maryland
Even if you're not in town for a game, you'll certainly want to stop by Oriole Park, where countless baseball greats have made their names.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Maryland Science Center
601 Light St, , Baltimore, Maryland
More educational activities can be found at the Maryland Science Center, one of the oldest scientific institutions in the country.
Duration: 5 minutes

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Inclusions

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

Exclusions

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Redemption Instructions
Set your tour up NOW ahead of your trip, while in wifi/cell signal. Do not wait until your travel date, your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR.

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2. Download The Tour NOW:

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Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR. The tour is not tied to your travel date and is valid any day, any time for multiple visits for one year from your purchase date.

3. Audio Tour Tips

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Important Note: Your purchase is for the audio tour ONLY. It does not include entrance tickets to parks or attractions.

CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. Connect your phone via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux for audio. Use the phone speakers if needed.

Valid For One Year: Use your audio tour anytime, any day over the next 12 months. No need to change your booking if your travel date changes.

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Voucher Info
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