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 26 West Street, about five blocks from the City Dock. (If you're driving, the address is 25 Northwest Street for the parking lot behind the Visitors Center.)

The 40-minute tour leaves from HistoryQuest at 99 Main Street, at the City Dock (corner of Main and Green Streets).

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
Here are our departure times.

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!

MORE FAQ'S

Are dogs welcome on the tour? Yes, if they can fit on your lap (we must keep the aisle clear) and no other passengers object. (Some folks have allergies or are afraid of dogs or may find them a distraction.)

Service dogs, of course, are always welcome.

Which is the shadier side of the bus?
The right side, and also the left side seated on the aisle.

What's the best seat on the trolley?
The third row back on the right side. (If you like it cold, the last row is coldest.)

Are children welcome on the tour? Yes! The acoustics on the trolleys are such that sound really bounces around, and anything said will be shared by all. so your help in keeping the little ones quiet will be appreciated by your fellow passengers.

How long is the parking garage open? 24 hours. More information here.

Do taxi’s come by here very often?
No, but we can call one for you. Or call them yourself: 410-268-2626. Tell the taxi to come to “the Northwest Street entrance of the Gotts Court Garage.” (Not just, “the Visitor Center.”) If someone's using GPS, the address is 25 Northwest Street.

Where is the nearest gas station?
When you leave Gotts Garage, turn left onto Calvert, then right onto West Street. There’s an Exxon one block up on your left.

How do I get to Route 50 from here?
Out of the garage, turn right.
Go to the second traffic light and turn left.
In half a mile you’ll see signs for Route 50.

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.