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Baltimore Black History Walking Tour

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Trip Highlights

STAND WHERE IT HAPPENED: Experience American history in the places where it unfolded.
MEET THE PEOPLE: Discover the courage, choices and consequences behind the history.
DISCOVER HIDDEN HISTORIES: Hear stories of freedom in places you may have passed many times before.
LOOK AGAIN: Historic images and place-based storytelling help you connect the Baltimore you see today with the Baltimore that came before.
CONTINUE THE JOURNEY: Revisit the people, places and stories from your tour through the Taste of Freedom digital companion and keep exploring Baltimore at your own pace.

Description

Explore Baltimore’s Black freedom landscape through the people, places, and networks connected to Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Nicholas "Nick" Biddle, the domestic slave trade, the Underground Railroad, and the fight for freedom.

Itinerary

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Begin along Baltimore's familiar Inner Harbor and discover clues to an American history most visitors walk past without realizing it.
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Move through Baltimore's historic landscape as stories of freedom seekers, abolitionists, free Black communities and ordinary people connect places that may have seemed unrelated before.
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By the end of the journey, familiar streets, buildings and waterfront landmarks take on new meaning and reveal a Baltimore hiding in plain sight.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
Up to 12 people
Price starts at
$59
Languages
English
Meeting Point
401 Light St
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Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass

Before he became Frederick Douglass, eight-year-old Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey arrived at Baltimore's Inner Harbor. That arrival changed the course of his life and American history. Stand where eight-year-old Frederick first stepped into Baltimore.

Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman's story didn't end after escaping from Maryland's Eastern Shore. Shortly after escaping slavery, she came to Baltimore three different times to orchestrate dangerous missions for freedom. Stand where Harriet Tubman’s Baltimore freedom missions unfolded.

Nicholas "Nick" Biddle

Nicholas "Nick" Biddle

Before Fort Sumter became synonymous with the beginning of the Civil War, an extraordinary confrontation unfolded on the streets of Baltimore on April 18, 1861. Stand where Nicholas “Nick” Biddle shed the first blood of the Civil War.

Included

  • 2.5-hour guided Taste of Freedom Signature Walking Experience
  • Expert interpretation and storytelling at historic locations throughout Baltimore's Inner Harbor and downtown
  • Historic images and archival materials that help connect the Baltimore you see today with the city that came before
  • Stories of freedom seekers, abolitionists, free Black communities and ordinary people whose choices helped shape America
  • Time for questions, conversation and reflection throughout the experience
  • Access to the Taste of Freedom Digital Companion App to revisit the people, places and stories you discovered and continue exploring after the tour.

Excluded

  • Transportation to and from the tour meeting point is not included.
  • Parking fees are not included. Public parking is available throughout Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
  • Meals, snacks and beverages are not included.
  • Gratuities are warmly appreciated but never expected.

Frequently asked questions

Taste of Freedom is a two-hour guided walking experience through Baltimore's Inner Harbor and historic downtown. You'll stand where history happened, hear the stories connected to those places, see historic images that help connect past and present, and discover Baltimore in a completely different way.
This is a walking experience through Baltimore's Inner Harbor and downtown. Guests should be comfortable walking and standing outdoors for approximately two hours.
The experience begins and ends at the Baltimore Visitor Center at 401 Light Street.
Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing and water are recommended. Because much of the experience takes place outdoors, check the forecast before arriving.
No. Taste of Freedom is a guide-led experience. Your phone is not the tour. When digital elements are used, they are designed to enhance the story rather than compete for your attention.
Taste of Freedom operates outdoors in most weather conditions. Guests should dress appropriately for the forecast. If severe weather makes the experience unsafe, guests will be contacted regarding available options.
Yes, but the experience explores serious subjects including slavery, resistance, violence and the struggle for freedom. Parents and guardians should consider whether those themes are appropriate for their children.
YYes. Private experiences are available for families, schools, universities, corporations, conferences, associations and other groups. Contact Taste of Freedom for group availability and pricing.
Taste of Freedom takes place along public streets, sidewalks and waterfront areas in downtown Baltimore. Please contact us before booking if you have mobility or accessibility needs so we can provide current information about the route and available accommodations.

Things to know

Meeting Location

Meet at the Baltimore Visitor Center 401 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21202 Your guide will greet you outside the Visitor Center. Detailed meeting instructions will be provided after booking.

Arrival Time

Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in and a prompt departure.

What To Bring

Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing and water are recommended.

Physical Requirements

This is a two-hour walking experience through Baltimore's Inner Harbor and historic downtown. Guests should be comfortable walking and standing outdoors for the duration of the experience.

Weather Preparation

Taste of Freedom operates outdoors in most weather conditions. Please check the forecast and dress accordingly.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your scheduled tour. Tours affected by severe weather may be rescheduled or refunded.

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