Our Tours
Whether making a day trip to Annapolis, vacationing in the area, or living here, a walking tour of Annapolis is the best way to really experience the people and places from over 250 years ago. Annapolis played a key role in gaining our independence and forming the country we know today. We hope you enjoy your stay in our beautiful city, and take a walking tour through history with us.
All public tours leave from the Annapolis Visitors Center, located at
26 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 (phone number 410-280-0445). (Photo ID Mandatory for those 18 and over it is required to enter State House) They are offered on Fridays, Saturdays at 10:00 and 13:30 and Sundays at 14:00. from March to November. January, February, and December, public tours are by appointment only. You must call to schedule. All other times not listed are by appointment only.
Special tours and group rates are also available by appointment anytime of the year. To make an appointment call William Ridgley Sr. at 443-721-6576 or Candace Ridgley at 443-401-9428.
Our Most Popular Tour
Historic Walking Tour
$20 Adult $15 Students ages 10-17 children under 10 free
This tour is 2 hours and less than 1 mile of walking through the Historic District of Annapolis. Visit the State House, once the capitol of the United States. Visit a Georgian mansion, when available. Visit St. Anne's Parish, the Hammond-Harwood House, the Paca House, State House and the Annapolis City Dock. Hear about the rivalry between the U.S. Navel Academy and St. John's College, and learn about everyday life in colonial Maryland. Picture ID required.
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All tours leave the Annapolis Visitors Center throughout the year located at 26 West Street.
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Our Most Popular Tour
Historic Walking Tour Plus Lunch/Dinner
$50 Adult, $45 Students ages 10-17 children under 10 $10
This tour will be approximately is 3 hours long including 1 hour for lunch/dinner with less than 1 mile of walking through the Historic District of Annapolis. You will visit the State House, once the capitol of the United States. You will see several Georgian mansions, visit St. Anne's Parish, the Hammond-Harwood House, the Paca House, State House and the Annapolis City Dock. Hear about the rivalry between the U.S. Navel Academy and St. John's College, and learn about everyday life in colonial Maryland.
Approximately half way through the tour we will stop for lunch/dinner at Galway Bay Restaurant. Lunch/Dinner menu choices are as follows:
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Shepherds pie
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Jerk Chicken Salad
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Haddock & Chips
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Avocado turkey club
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Pub burger
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Shepherds Pie Mac & Cheese
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Children's Menu for those under 10
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Chicken Fingers
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Grilled Cheese
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Pasta
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Mac N' Cheese
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Cheese Fries
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Lunch/dinner also includes coffee, tea, or soda. If you want anything not included on the menu above you are responsible for the additional cost. This includes any alcohol.
After lunch/dinner the tour will continue. This tour is offered every Wednesday and Sunday at 2pm through out the year. Picture ID required.
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All tours leave the Annapolis Visitors Center throughout the year located at 26 West Street.
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Private tours and customized tours are available by contacting William Ridgley Sr in advance at 443-721-6576 or Candace Ridgley at 443-401-9428.
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