Downtown Baltimore History and Culture Audio Tour

Welcome to Baltimore! This self guided audio tour takes you through the heart of downtown, perfect for history enthusiasts who want to explore the city’s past in depth. The tour begins at the iconic Bromo Seltzer Tower, built in 1911 to resemble Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio. You will visit Davidge Hall, where early medical students practiced dissections in the 19th century, and Westminster Church and Cemetery, home to eerie gravedigger stories and the monument of Edgar Allan Poe. Stroll through the elegant Mount Vernon neighborhood and learn about one of the city’s greatest benefactors, Enoch Pratt, as you approach his mansion. Nearby, the massive Washington Monument honors America’s first president.

Continue to the Walters Art Museum to admire its impressive collection of international art and artifacts. Stop by the former Langham Hotel site to learn about the famous Ouija Board patented in 1891. The tour concludes at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, a magnificent gift to Baltimoreans housing over 1 million physical items. This tour allows you to explore history, architecture, and culture at your own pace while uncovering hidden stories and fascinating anecdotes behind Baltimore’s landmarks.