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- English
Pull up a chair to Baltimore's most enduring communal ritual. This walking journey traces the Chesapeake blue crab from morning fish auctions and refugee spice grinders to waterfront shipyards, corner taprooms, and industrial canning lines. Discover how a German-Jewish refugee fleeing Nazi Germany invented Old Bay seasoning, how Black maritime caulkers financed their own docks, and why the messy, mallet-cracking feast on brown paper became the heartbeat of Charm City.
- A 4.8 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 161 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Foodways & Culinary Identity and Social Fabric & Everyday Life
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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Itinerary
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1
The monumental 1906 civic market that anchored Baltimore's wholesale seafood trade after the Great Fire.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The modest second-floor site where German-Jewish refugee Gustav Brunn created Old Bay seasoning in 1939.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The historic harbor basin associated with the celebrated Baltimore Steam Packet Company, the namesake of Old Bay.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The historic shipyard honoring African American maritime labor, ship caulkers, and seafood packing workers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The 1864 public market building serving Fell's Point's diverse maritime and immigrant communities.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A historic multi-generational corner tavern celebrated for its classic Baltimore crab cakes and maritime roots.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
An unmistakable ship-shaped landmark celebrating the public theater of the traditional Baltimore crab feast.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
The industrial complex where automated canning made Chesapeake seafood shelf-stable and world-famous.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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