Federal Hill Food Tour Baltimore: Cross Street Market tastings

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Duration3h 30m

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Cross Street Market is where Baltimore's seafood turns into the neighborhood's weekend destination.

A 3.5-hour food tour of Federal Hill, Baltimore's historic south neighborhood, led by a professional guide in English. You'll taste award-winning crab cakes with wine pairing, wood-fired pizza, handmade comfort foods, locally brewed beer, grilled halloumi, fried beignets and more—all tastings included. The neighborhood spans four centuries of history and sits at the center of Baltimore's food scene, from family recipes to high-end cuisine. Dietary restrictions and allergies can be accommodated if noted at booking.

3h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Federal Hill food scene

Visit historic Federal Hill neighborhood
Sample award winning crab cake with wine
Taste handmade comfort foods
Enjoy locally brewed beer
Try grilled Haloumi cheese
Visit original Utz potato chip stand
Eat wood fired pizza
Sample Baltimore style fried beignet

The Experience

The tour starts in Federal Hill, the historic south Baltimore neighborhood that Captain John Smith first documented in the early 1600s. Over 3.5 hours, you'll walk through the area's food landmarks, stopping at spots that define the local scene. Cross Street Market anchors the west end and draws people from across the city for fresh seafood and the vendors that have built Baltimore's reputation for crab and regional specialties.

Each stop on the tour includes a tasting. You'll sample an award-winning crab cake paired with wine, wood-fired pizza made Baltimore style, handmade comfort foods, locally brewed beer, grilled halloumi cheese, fried beignets, and the original Utz potato chip stand—a piece of Baltimore food history. The guide walks you through what makes each dish matter to the neighborhood and its heritage, connecting the food to the four centuries of history written into Federal Hill's streets and buildings.

The tour operates in all weather, so dress for the conditions. The route is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are accessible throughout. If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, note them at booking so the guide can arrange accommodations at each stop. Public transportation options are nearby, and the neighborhood itself is walkable.

What’s included

Professional guide in English; all food tastings including award-winning crab cake with wine pairing, wood-fired pizza, handmade comfort foods, locally brewed beer, grilled halloumi, fried beignets and Utz potato chips.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Food Tour Corporation

Is this one for you?At 3.5 hours, the tour fits into a morning or early afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving time to explore other neighborhoods or return to your hotel before evening plans. If you want to spend longer in Federal Hill or need a shorter introduction to the food scene, this length sets the pace.