Take a self-paced audio driving and walking tour that threads Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Fells Point and historic sites. Download the tour once and use it offline for up to a year — great for combining scenic drives with short walking detours.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You start at the Visitor Center on Light Street with salt in the air and the harbor’s low hum underfoot — gulls wheel overhead, the USS Constellation’s masts cut a clean silhouette, and traffic slides past brick storefronts as the narrator’s voice invites you forward.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; includes short walking segments and optional stair climbs at certain sites
Wildlife
History
Baltimore’s harbor shaped its economy and identity: the 1814 defense at Fort McHenry inspired the national anthem, while shipyards and port labor produced civic leaders like Frederick Douglass.
Conservation
Look for visible harbor-cleanup projects like Mr. Trash Wheel and support local Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts by minimizing litter and using marked recycling bins.
Reserve your spot on the Baltimore Walking & Driving Self-Guided Audio Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before arrival
Install the Action Tour Guide app and download the tour over Wi‑Fi; the audio works offline once saved.
One tour per car
Purchase is per vehicle — share the audio via car stereo or pass headphones around during walking stops.
Bring headphones for walking sections
Headphones improve clarity in noisy street environments and help you catch detailed narration.
Check attraction hours & tickets
Sites like the National Aquarium and Fort McHenry require separate admission — book in advance to avoid lines.
Smartphone with Action Tour Guide app
Runs the downloaded audio, maps, and automatic cues for the route.
Headphones or earbuds
Improves audio clarity on walking segments and in traffic noise.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone charged during extended use of GPS and audio playback.
Comfortable walking shoes
Useful for cobbled streets, short detours, and standing at viewpoints.