Top Baltimore Outdoor Activities

Many sightseeing tours can feel exhausting, as you rush from one top sight to another. This sailing experience on Baltimore's Inner Harbor, on the other hand, offers the chance to soak up city views at a relaxed pace from the water. Sailing in a small group also means that the experience is amore personal one.

Get views of a sunset over Baltimore's Inner Harbor on this evening sunset cruise. Snap photos of your loved ones against the backdrop of the sun sinking below the horizon and relax on board the boat. Listen to relaxing music and feel free to bring along your favorite bottle of wine, with corkscrew and glasses provided.

See Baltimore from a rare perspective on a sightseeing cruise through the harbor. As you sail past coastline views, listen to on–board narration that points out easy–to–miss landmarks, from Fells Point to the USS Constellation. With both indoor and outdoor observation decks and a bar with drinks available for purchase, this tour is a popular choice for both visitors and locals.

Admire spectacular Baltimore views—and see the city’s top sights from the air—on a helicopter tour. Pick between multiple flight durations to suit your preferences, and upgrade for a private experience. Then, take to the skies, where you can spot highlights like Fort McHenry, the U.S. Naval Academy, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and more. Your tour also includes dinner at either Ruth's Chris Steak House or The Capital Grille.

Take a break from sightseeing to relax on a cruise through Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, with rare views of top historic landmarks from the boat. Your admission ticket includes live entertainment during a full buffet lunch with a three–course menu. With guaranteed seating for the number of people in your party and easy access to the dock from downtown, this tour is a popular choice for couples, groups, and locals alike.

Baltimore's Fell's Point neighborhood is filled with great places to eat. But, if you are new in town, it can be difficult to find the best spots. This tour guides you through the historic district, visiting family-run restaurants along the way to sample specially made dishes including Polish, Baltimore-style pit beef, and Spanish tapas.

Combine the convenience of a guided tour with the flexibility of independent travel by exploring Baltimore by hop-on hop-off bus. Discover Baltimore's diverse neighborhoods, including Little Italy and Fell's Point, and explore at your own pace by choosing where and get off.

Baltimore is a city of diverse neighborhoods but, for visitors, it can be tricky to know which to visit. This small-group guided tour takes the guesswork out of your trip. Your guide will take you to see several different neighborhoods and fill you in on Baltimore's rich history and culture so that you have a fuller understanding of the city.

Cast off in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on this 3-hour luxury dinner cruise. Pass popular attractions including the Maryland Science Center, Pride Mast Memorial and the Francis Scott Key Bridge, while you dine on a gourmet buffet prepared with seasonal offerings. Admire Baltimore’s illuminated skyline as you are entertained by the ship's crew and a DJ spinning top hits. This dinner cruise makes an excellent prelude to a night on the town.

If you have thoroughly explored Charm City at ground level, get a brand new perspective on Baltimore on this helicopter tour. Choose a departure time to suit your own schedule and select your preferred tour length then settle into a chopper and take in the views as you soar over downtown and the Northwest Harbor.

Satisfy your taste buds on a walking tour of two neighborhoods popular among foodies—Little Italy and Jonestown. In addition to navigating for you, your guide brings you to a variety of historic establishments and hidden gems often missed by visitors. With skip–the–line access to stops on the itinerary, guests sample the specialties of early 19th–century Jewish and Italian immigrants, from fresh knishes to homemade meatballs.

Immerse yourself in the Chesapeake Bay's rich maritime history on a sailing tour of the Baltimore Harbor. Take in the sights of the Inner Harbor and listen to a guide detail Baltimore's and the Chesapeake's roles in the shaping of American history.

Experience the buzz of skydiving by taking part in a Baltimore Indoor Skydiving experience. You won’t have to worry if you’re a first-time skydiver, as an experienced flight instructor will go through specialized training with you. Take the stress out of jumping out of a plane, by going in a vertical wind tunnel instead. You’ll take part in a small-group training session, then enjoy two exhilarating sessions of free-fall flights in the wind tunnel.

With your favorite bottle of wine in hand, step aboard a sailboat for a cruise from Baltimore's Inner Harbor Marina. Listen to live commentary as you nibble provided cheese and crackers and the crew helps uncork your wine. Learn about the harbor and the Chesapeake Bay's history while taking in views from the boat's deck.

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and shake up your vacation with a more exciting and interactive activity. Download the scavenger hunt app and start exploring downtown Baltimore at your own pace with just your group. Learn interesting trivia as you tackle challenges, race against the clock and put your navigation skills to the test.

Discover Baltimore from the sky on this private helicopter tour. Instead of getting to know the city from ground level, in a crowded tour bus or on a lengthy walking tour, get a bird’s-eye view of some of the city’s landmarks and natural highlights. Choose a short tour that flies over the city itself, or see the rest of the region on one of the longer tours that run for around half an hour.

Enjoy a perspective on Baltimore that most visitors miss on this fully narrated helicopter tour. Pick a departure time that works best for you, and make your way to Pier 7. Pick between a 12–15-minute ride or a 25–30-minute ride, and take to the skies. You’ll see the Inner Harbor, Mount Vernon, the Chesapeake Bay, and even Fort McHenry. This package also includes a set dinner at Fogo de Chão, Phillips Seafood, or, for an optional upgrade, La Cuchara.

Cool off from Baltimore's hot summer nights with this moonlight sail around Baltimore Harbor. In a small group of no more than six passengers, you'll see historic sights such as the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine under the light of the moon as you cruise around the harbor in an authentic schooner.

Make the most out of your day in Baltimore with this scavenger hunt adventure. From two to five people, pick a team to play along with you — and remember to book everyone in your group at the same time. Work together as you travel around the city to solve clues and complete challenges. Plus, stop by famous and historical areas, such as the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and Little Italy.

In this fun Baltimore scavenger hunt, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they want, to collect points! They'll also complete challenges for points. Players can see their score on the app's live rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way. Come explore with us in Baltimore.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Wacky Walks of Baltimore is a great way to see your city! You'll use an app on your phone to play our royal-themed scavenger hunt where you will find items in the city and complete wacky tasks for points! During the game, you will be competing against your group members for the title of King or Queen. Beware, a group member may have a chance to compete for your power and take it away throughout the game. The goal of the game is to remain King or Queen as long as you can while gaining as many points as possible by finding the items and completing the wacky tasks. You can take as long as you want to complete the game and can play in any area of the city you'd like. Wacky Walks comes with a remote host who will be chatting with you through the app in case you need anything along the way. Come play Wacky Walks in Baltimore today!

Survive an apocalypse in Baltimore today with Zombie Scavengers! An app will provide you with a list of items needed to survive the zombies. Find these items in any order you'd like and perform fun zombie themed challenges for points. Come up with a system to get the most points in order to survive the zombie apocalypse. Your friendly remote host will help you throughout the game via chat. Get enough points to survive the zombie apocalypse in Baltimore today!

Leave the streets of Baltimore behind as we set sail on the Chesapeake Bay. We'll meet outside of the The Inn At Henderson's Wharf and quickly hop on the boat. After going over safety basics, we'll sail out of the harbor and explore the Bay. The Chesapeake Bay offers a peaceful respite. If breezes are blowing, we can move quickly and feel the power of the wind. If the sea is quieter, we'll have a slower and more leisurely pace. Whatever the weather, time spent on the water is utterly relaxing. Nature lovers watch the active sea birds–ospreys, cormorants, terns, shoals of fish and rays. The sunsets are spectacular on the water.