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Baltimore Downtown Poe Ruth and More GPS Self Guided Walking Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) one hour – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Baltimore Downtown Poe Ruth and More GPS Self Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

This tour is all about the real Baltimore, the one shaped by sports, industry, invention, authors and community. Along the way, you’ll see statues that celebrate hometown heroes, a clock tower that once guided the city’s time, a dental museum that’s more fascinating than it sounds, a historic market, and yes — Edgar Allan Poe’s grave. All not to be missed sites. And for this price? It's the best deal in town. This tour is on our walking tour app, it's location aware, smartphone guided, hands free, go at your own pace, not big groups, and go anytime.

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At a glance

Duration
one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Children (8–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Included: See the historic sites of Baltimore, the famous characters and their stories.
  • Included: Tour on our walking tour app in Baltimore

Not included

  • Not included: No food or drinks
  • Not included: No Admission the tour is all outside
  • Not included: No Human guide, this is all on our walking tour app and outside

Itinerary

  1. Lexington Market

    5 min

    The tour ends at the historic and not to be missed Lexington Market. You'll get the chance to explore and grab a meal and hear it's history.

  2. Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum

    Passing by

    The tour starts outside the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum where you'll hear about the Babe, and his time as a youngster here. Then you'll be guided through Baltimore hearing it's history and finding it's hidden gems.

  3. Stop 3

    5 min

    Known as “The Human Vacuum Cleaner,” Robinson was considered the greatest defensive third baseman in baseball history. You'll hear his story, and his golden glove.

  4. Stop 4

    5 min

    Babe got his start here, playing on a team long before it was the Orioles, but still Baltimore. Hear and learn his story, and the story of his family and many other famous players.

  5. Bromo Seltzer Tower

    5 min

    The tower has a big story, and also today it's full of artist studios you can visit anytime.

  6. Stop 6

    Passing by

    The tour stops outside the museum, and it's more interesting than you might first think.

  7. Edgar Allan Poe's Grave Site and Memorial

    5 min

    The site is easy to access, the final resting place of Edgar Allan Poe. You'll hear his story, how he ended up here, and local traditions.

  8. Stop 8

    5 min

    The Church has it's own story and interesting site underneath. What is it? Find out on the tour.

  9. Stop 9

    30 min

    The tour goes through the streets of Baltimore telling the story of the people, the characters, the sites and history.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour starts outside the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum where you'll hear about the Babe, and his time as a youngster here. Then you'll be guided through Baltimore hearing it's history and finding it's hidden gems.

End point

  • The tour ends at the historic and not to be missed Lexington Market. You'll get the chance to explore and grab a meal and hear it's history.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking the tour! Below are the instructions to take the Baltimore’s Best, Poe, Ruth, and History Walking Tour. Please read

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code ruth1003 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code ruth1003

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code ruth1003

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Baltimore (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select The Baltimore’s Best, Poe, Ruth, and History Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code ruth1003

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go outside Babe Ruth's Birthplace Museum, at 216 Emory St, Baltimore, MD 21230

If you have questions call/text US +1 617-991-3269 or email [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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