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Annapolis African American Heritage Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 37% in Annapolis

1 review · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Annapolis
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk through downtown Annapolis to hear stories of the Underground Railroad and meet the legacies of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Thurgood Marshall.

About this tour

Explore the stories and landmarks that shape African American history on an Annapolis African American Heritage Walking Tour. Beginning at Market House Park, this two-hour guided walk leads through downtown Annapolis, with a stop near the Alex Haley statue and access to the Maryland State House. Along the way, hear about the Underground Railroad and the lives and legacies of Thurgood Marshall, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass.

A guide in colonial attire brings local history into focus, connecting the city’s streets and landmarks with the people who helped shape Maryland and the nation. The tour also supports the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation, which receives 20% of proceeds. Bring a physical government-issued photo ID or original passport if you’re 18 or older and plan to enter the State House; digital copies are not accepted. Arrive 15 minutes early at Market House Park for check-in. Choose this Annapolis African American Heritage Walking Tour for a thoughtful, place-based look at the past, and discover the stories behind the city’s historic center.

Highlights

  • Trace African American history through downtown Annapolis
  • Hear stories of the Underground Railroad and its importance in the region
  • Learn about Thurgood Marshall, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass
  • Visit the Alex Haley statue and Maryland State House
  • Support the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation, which receives 20% of proceeds

What's included

Included

  • Two-hour guided walking tour
  • Access to the Maryland State House

Not included

  • Gratuity

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Important information

  • Guests ages 18 and older need a physical U.S. government-issued photo ID or original passport to enter the Maryland State House; scans and photos are not accepted
  • Arrive 15 minutes early at Market House Park; the tour departs promptly at 1:00 pm
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers and prams are permitted
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Smoking, vaping, alcohol, drugs, intoxication, drones, and video recording are not permitted
  • Pets are not allowed, except assistance and service animals

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This tour scores 5.00 on GetYourGuide (Viator shows no usable rating). Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 37% in Annapolis means it ranks in the top 37% of tours in Annapolis by this score.

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