Federal Hill Cuisine & Culture Walking Tour

Gorge on a plethora of culinary goodies in the historic Federal Hill, the oldest neighborhood in south Baltimore. Sample crab cakes, eat handmade comfort foods, and drink local beer as your expert guide explains the history of the area's architecture, culture, and cuisine.

Founded in the early 1600s by English colonial settler Captain John Smith, Federal Hill boasts a rich history and culture spanning 4 centuries. Walk along the cobbled streets, flanked by buildings listed on the National Historic registry. Your guide explains the history of the neighborhood, chronicling the colonial period and Baltimore's many transformations, from wars, to economic development, and even fire.

Taste a wide variety of food, including award-winning crab cakes paired with wine. Visit local eateries at Cross Street Market, sample indigenous recipes, and learn about dishes that have been passed down for generations within families. Visit the original Utz potato chip stand, eat a Baltimore spin on a fried beignet, and learn about a filet mignon that was inspired by a pop star. In addition to street and comfort food, you also dine on progressive, high-end cuisine in some of Baltimore's finest establishments. By the end of the tour, you have a full impression of Federal Hill's incredible past and delicious present.