Baltimore Downtown Poe Ruth and More GPS Self Guided Walking Tour

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.

Itinerary

1. 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. (5 min)
2. 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. 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. (5 min)
4. 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 min)
5. The tower has a big story, and also today it's full of artist studios you can visit anytime. (5 min)
6. The tour stops outside the museum, and it's more interesting than you might first think.
7. 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. (5 min)
8. The Church has it's own story and interesting site underneath. What is it? Find out on the tour. (5 min)
9. The tour goes through the streets of Baltimore telling the story of the people, the characters, the sites and history. (30 min)

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