Annapolis Revolutionary War Walking Tour 2 hr

Walk Annapolis’s brick lanes and harborfront on a guided tour that brings the city’s Revolutionary War history into focus during America’s 250th anniversary. This 2-hour Annapolis Revolutionary War walking tour connects landmark architecture with the people and events that shaped the nation.

See City Dock and take in views of the harbor, Severn River, and Chesapeake Bay. Visit the Maryland State House, where the Treaty of Paris was signed and George Washington resigned his commission as commander-in-chief. Along the way, admire colonial, Georgian, Federal, and Beaux-Arts architecture, including views of Hammond-Harwood House and the Maryland Inn. The route also visits Maryland Avenue, Main Street, St. John’s College, and the United States Naval Academy, with stories of naval hero John Paul Jones. An optional mid-tour pause offers time for a café, bathroom, or bookstore stop.

Led by a guide with Annapolis roots and a Navy family background, this Annapolis Revolutionary War walking tour offers local perspective as well as history. Bring the required identification for Naval Academy access, then set out to discover the city’s layered past and lively present.