Annapolis Walking Tour: Colonial & State House Christmas

Colonial mansions walk and State House Christmas trees tour showcasing Maryland counties

A 90-minute guided walking tour of Annapolis during the holidays, led by a colonial-attired guide who shares how early settlers celebrated Christmas. The route passes colonial mansions, Victorian homes and quaint shops, includes entry to the Maryland State House with its decorated trees representing each county, and ends at Market House Park's grand Christmas tree. You leave with a goody bag containing George Washington's famed eggnog recipe, and your ticket supports Historic Annapolis preservation efforts.

Step-by-step itinerary

Holiday walking tour in Annapolis

• Meet colonial-attired guide
• Walk around Annapolis decorated for holidays
• Hear holiday traditions and history
• Visit Maryland State House Christmas trees
• End at Market House Park Christmas tree
• Receive goody bag with eggnog recipe

The experience

Start at Watermark's office in Annapolis, where your colonial-attired guide meets you before the tour begins. The walk takes you through the capital's holiday-trimmed streets, past the architecture that shaped Maryland's early history. Your guide brings the colonial era to life while explaining how Christmas was celebrated in times past and present. The kind of detail that makes the familiar streets feel like stepping back in time.

The Maryland State House is the centerpiece. Inside, you'll see Christmas trees decorated by the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, each one representing a different county. It's a visual tour through the state itself, all hung with garland and lights. The walk concludes at Market House Park, where Annapolis's grand Christmas tree stands as the final stop of the afternoon.

You leave with a goody bag that includes the authentic recipe for George Washington's eggnog: a tangible piece of colonial holiday tradition to take home. The tour is wheelchair accessible and works for all fitness levels, so families with strollers and mixed-ability groups move through comfortably.

What’s included

• 90-minute guided walking tour with a colonial-attired guide.
• entry to the Maryland State House with its decorated county Christmas trees.
• goody bag with George Washington's eggnog recipe.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDeparts at 15:00Last departure this season: 27 Dec

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Watermark Harbor Cruise

Is this one for you?At 90 minutes, this tour fits a free afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving time to explore Annapolis's shops and restaurants before or after. The walking pace suits all fitness levels, so mixed-ability groups and families with strollers move together without strain.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the Christmas in the Capital Walking Tour take?

The tour runs 90 minutes from start to finish, including the walk through Annapolis and time inside the Maryland State House.

What is the Maryland State House decorated with during this tour?

The State House displays Christmas trees representing each of Maryland's counties, all decorated by the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland.

What do I take home at the end of the tour?

You receive a goody bag that includes the authentic recipe for George Washington's famed eggnog, a piece of colonial holiday tradition.

Does the tour include entry to the Maryland State House?

Yes, entry to the State House and its holiday decorations is included in the tour.