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- German
- English
Trace David Simon's scathing critique of American urban governance on foot across Baltimore. Contrast the marble domes of downtown political power, courthouses, and legacy newsrooms with the physical realities of West Baltimore's low-rises, classrooms, boxing rings, and social clubs. Experience how municipal budgets and institutional self-preservation shape the daily rhythm of life on the street corners.
- A 6.9 km self-guided tour with 8 stops and 1 audio interlude over 183 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Power, Protest & Civic Spaces 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
Plan your journey from your arrival point in Baltimore to Baltimore City Hall. Use the local journey planner for public transport options and the final walking section. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
From Druid Hill Park (Lake Drive Entrance), plan your return to your departure point in Baltimore using the local journey planner. Check the nearest suitable public transport stop and the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Baltimore City Hall
The apex of political authority in Baltimore, showcasing how municipal budgeting and mayoral ambition dictate urban policy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The monumental seat of Baltimore's judicial system, where legal wiretaps convert into criminal cases.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The historic newspaper production site exploring media framing, newsroom contraction, and institutional transformation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The primary filming location for 'The Pit' low-rises, illustrating public housing containment and corner drug economies.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The historic school building that served as the stand-in for Season 4's examination of public education and youth trajectories.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A historic West Baltimore youth gym that directly inspired Cutty Wise's storyline of community mentorship and discipline.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
One of the nation's oldest continuously operating African American social clubs, anchoring Black civil society.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
A historic green landscape providing a reflective border where urban infrastructure, civil rights history, and leisure intersect.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
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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