America 250 Annapolis Walking Tour

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About this activity

Take a pleasant walking tour through the beautiful historic center of Annapolis, specially designed for the US 250th Anniversary. Discover the fascinating role Annapolis played in the fight for and achievement of American independence! We will begin along the city dock and harbor that received many founding fathers in the 1700's, admiring the view to the Chesapeake Bay and wider world.

We'll see two Georgian mansion built in the 1770's, as well as the iconic Maryland State House, 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 also explore the campus of St. John's College, which dates back to 1696, and talk about other Annapolis customs and traditions, as well as bars, restaurants, and more. All questions are welcome!

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Michael

What is included

Included

Included: No tickets are required for the stops on our tour.
Included: Tour guide is happy to take photographs of your group at scenic locations.

Not included

Not included: No food, drinks, or desserts are included in the fee. But happy to pause at cafés along the way.

Itinerary

Ego Alley

15 min

Take in the waterfront of Annapolis, the Harbor, Severn River, and the Chesapeake Bay, and hear the story of Annapolis's founding and rise to prominence leading up to the Revolutionary War.
Stop 2

10 min

Walk the historic Main Street, filled with restaurants, shops, cafes, and ice cream shops.
Stop 3

5 min

We will discuss this 18th-century historic inn, which hosted signers of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War and the Treaty of Paris restaurant where those signers celebrated at the War's end.
Stop 4

5 min

We will admire the beautiful grounds and architecture of the residence of Maryland's governor, as well as talk about previous Annapolis residences of Maryland Governors.
St. John's College

15 min

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"!
Maryland State House

30 min

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.
Hammond-Harwood House

10 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our walking tour will begin just outside the Market House (25 Market Space, Annapolis), under the trees on the west side of the building. There is an stone carving of the globe on the ground, surrounded by black metal benches.

End point

Our walking tour will begin just outside the Market House (25 Market Space, Annapolis), under the trees on the west side of the building. There is an stone carving of the globe on the ground, surrounded by black metal benches.