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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers
Overview
Pull up a chair to Baltimore's most enduring communal ritual. This walking journey traces the Chesapeake blue crab from morning fish auctions and refugee spice grinders to waterfront shipyards, corner taprooms, and industrial canning lines. Discover how a German-Jewish refugee fleeing Nazi Germany invented Old Bay seasoning, how Black maritime caulkers financed their own docks, and why the messy, mallet-cracking feast on brown paper became the heartbeat of Charm City.
- A 4.8 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 161 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Foodways & Culinary Identity and Social Fabric & Everyday Life
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's included
Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
What to expect
10m
The monumental 1906 civic market that anchored Baltimore's wholesale seafood trade after the Great Fire.
10m
The modest second-floor site where German-Jewish refugee Gustav Brunn created Old Bay seasoning in 1939.
10m
The historic harbor basin associated with the celebrated Baltimore Steam Packet Company, the namesake of Old Bay.
Maritime Park At Thames St Wharf
10m
The historic shipyard honoring African American maritime labor, ship caulkers, and seafood packing workers.
10m
The 1864 public market building serving Fell's Point's diverse maritime and immigrant communities.
10m
A historic multi-generational corner tavern celebrated for its classic Baltimore crab cakes and maritime roots.
10m
An unmistakable ship-shaped landmark celebrating the public theater of the traditional Baltimore crab feast.
10m
The industrial complex where automated canning made Chesapeake seafood shelf-stable and world-famous.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Begin your self-guided tour at this address. Open the app here and start when you are ready.
End point
The self-guided tour ends at this address. You can continue exploring the area independently afterward.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
