in partnership with Rent-A-Tour
exploring Historic Baltimore on foot with friends old and new
This is Baltimore
From a bustling 1729 shipyard that helped win the War of 1812 to sumptuous Gilded Age architecture to one of the greatest comeback stories in American history, Baltimore is a harbor town with all the trimmings. She is laced with spicy crabs and ice cold beer, powerful philanthropists, oddballs, and artists, great fires and haunted hotels. Fall in love with Charm City's monuments, salty tales, local heros, and more. Beautiful Baltimore Tours takes the slow lane, offering walking tours that surprise and delight guests of all ages. ​
Current Tours
Historic Mount Vernon​
Start at the original headquarters of the country's first commercial railroad, end at the most haunted luxury hotel in the country, and in between wander Baltimore's past and present in one of her most gorgeous neighborhoods: Mount Vernon.
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Tour stops include churches, libraries, monuments, and museums, whose history is told with fun local flare. Midway through, enjoy a short break with your fellow explorers at the beautiful boutique Hotel Revival.
This tour runs 2 1/2 hours and includes some stairs and a gentle hill. Perfect for explorers of any age who love an elegant neighborhood and a lot of history.
Details
Tuesdays - Fridays
12:30pm-3:00pm
Start: Hotel Monaco
End: Lord Baltimore Hotel
2 miles of walking w/ stops
$25 per person, prepaid
All ages, no pets
Some sites have stairs
Optional lite fare and beverage costs not included
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Inner Harbor, East to West
Known as the heart of Baltimore's Renaissance Heyday, this jewel of a location boasts The National Aquarium, the Gilded Age Power Plant, the prettiest toilet in America, a rain garden, a native wetland, The Maryland Science Center, a skate park, the first ship in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Trashwheel (he has his own Instagram account and beer!), locally owned shops galore, and the only Outsider Art Museum in the country.
On this 2 1/2 hour, all-ages tour discover what magic Baltimore's Inner Harbor holds for your mind and spirit, and enjoy discounts at the Made In Baltimore shop. Spend time at AVAM or water taxi to the aquarium.
Details
Tuesdays-Sundays
9:00am-11:30am
Start: Civil War Museum
End: American Visionary Art Museum
2 miles of walking w/ stops
$25 per person, prepaid
All ages, no pets
Optional free water taxi to National Aquarium
10% discount at the Made In Baltimore Shop
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Nonalcohlic Fells Point
Baltimore's oldest seaside town was founded as a thriving shipyard. Here the famous Clipper Ships were built, Frederick Douglass made his bold escape to freedom, and cobblestones were upcycled into streets. Today, Fells Point is one of Baltimore's most popular destinations for excellent food, kickin' live music, unique shops, and international people watching. ​​​​
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On this 3 hour tour, you'll enjoy 4 delicious meals paired with 4 nonalcoholic beverages and receive discounts at Fells Point shops.
(alcohol may be purchased, but not substituted) ​​​​​​​
Details
Saturdays and Sundays
12:30pm-3:30pm​
Start: Henderson's Wharf
End: Kilwin's Chocolates
2 miles of walking w/ stops
$100 per person, prepaid
Menu modifications:
at booking, in writing
10% discount at shops throughout Fells Point
10% discount on purchases and classes at Hopscotch nonalcoholic bottle shop​
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Coming May 2025!
Custom Tours
Coming to Baltimore and need a professional to help you get to know a particular area or history of Monument City? That's our speciality!
Custom walking tours range from 1 to 4 hours and can accommodate up to 25 guests.
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Send an email or text or call us up for a chat. We'd love to help you fall in love with Baltimore. ​​​​​​​​
Email, text, or call and we will design a custom tour to bring the beauty of Baltimore to you and your guests
What people are saying about Beautiful Baltimore Tours
Fun and fascinating
Fun and fascinating tour of Mount Vernon! I learned and laughed so much with DonnaAnn. This is the best way to see Baltimore. Highly recommended!
Jennifer R.
2025-03-03, Mount Vernon
The best tour I've ever had
I'm of a certain age and have taken more than my share of walking tours. I have to say that Donna's Mount Vernon tour ranks as the best one I've ever taken.
She was cogent, funny and knowledgeable. The tour was paced well and was a perfect length. I am looking forward to my next tour with Donna.
Wendy K.
2025-03-03, Mount Vernon​
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Nuts and Bolts
All tours require a minimum of 4 guests, maximum of 12
Beautiful Baltimore Tours walks rain or shine, please dress accordingly
Extreme weather is unpleasant and dangerous; tours rescheduled or refunded for it
Historical sites may not have alternatives to stairs; this is beyond Beautiful Baltimore Tour/Rent-A-Tour's control
24 cancellation policy is in effect for guests and Beautiful Baltimore Tours/Rent-A-Tour
Beautiful Baltimore Tours/Rent-A-Tour assumes no liability for food and/or beverage allergies or issues, or injuries or losses
Walking tours are joyous, all-ages events, disruptive or disrespectful behaviour is not welcome​