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Our drive-by trolley tours make a great “first thing to do” in Annapolis. We offer two general-interest tours--one-hour or or 40 minutes long--and a tour that focuses on homes for sale in the Historic District.

"WHERE DO YOU GO? WHAT DO YOU SEE?"

The short answer is: We go everywhere and see everything!

Our tours are fun and full of surprises! You will "Discover Annapolis" from a trolley–a little air conditioned bus with big windows. We’ll travel down charming streets laid out over three centuries ago.

On both the 60- and 40-minute tours, our friendly guides point out all the major points of interest, including

  • the City Dock
  • the State House
  • St. John's College
  • handsome colonial mansions
  • beautiful Victorian homes
  • sailboats along the waterfront
  • spectacular water views from bridges

We’ll drive along all sides of the Naval Academy, we’ll view it from across the harbor and across the river, and we’ll describe the academic and athletic programs. You’ll learn a lot about the Academy without driving onto the Yard. The Academy is closed to visitors in vehicles, including your personal car, but visitors are welcome through the main gate on foot and we’ll point out their visitor center and talk about the guided tours and all there is to see and do at the Naval Academy.

There are about 1300 buildings in Annapolis at least a century old, representing 15 different architectural styles. This tour focuses on the largest and oldest of those 1300 buildings, with special attention on the Georgian style--harmonious and balanced--named for the Kings George who ruled Britain much of the 18th century. Annapolis has the highest concentration of Georgian buildings in America.

Bring your camera for the one stop at the Severn River Overlook for sweeping views of the Naval Academy and Maryland’s World War II Memorial.

The trolley is air conditioned in summer and heated in winter.


"WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE 60- and 40- MINUTE TOURS?"

20 minutes!

The 60-minute tour leaves from the Visitors Center at Northwest and Calvert Streets.

The 40-minute tour leaves from HistoryQuest at 99 Main Street.

The tours follow the same basic route, but the 40-minute tour cuts out two neighborhoods and discussion of early Maryland history to keep it down to 40 minutes.


SCHEDULE
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ACCESSIBILITY
If you require special assistance, such as an ADA accessible vehicle, please contact us with the date you plan to visit Annapolis. Thank you!


GROUP TOURS & TRANSPORTATION
If you plan to visit Annapolis with at least 15 people, click here for information on group charters. Our vehicles can also help move your group around town.

 

 

 

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City Dock

CUSTOMER COMMENTS – Unsolicited customer’s views on their tour experience:

“The best tour I’ve ever taken--anywhere!”

“Excellent tour!”

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Governor Ritchie Overlook

“The best seven dollars I ever spent!” (from 1995)

“It would be cheap at twice the price.” (from 2002)

“Cool!” (10 year old)

“Awesome!” (a teenager)

 

 
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