

Things to do in Annapolis
Annapolis, MD packs its best experiences into walkable neighborhoods, local food, and day trips nearby. Outty ranks every bookable tour and activity in Annapolis by rating quality, review depth, booking demand and value, so you can see the standouts before you book.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Annapolis?
Outty ranks 35 bookable experiences in Annapolis, United States. The highest scoring is Tipsy History Tour: 300+ Years of Annapolis Drinking History at 83 out of 100, followed by Annapolis Historic Walking Tour: Harbor and Colonial Downtown, Historic Annapolis Food Tour, Historic Annapolis Walking Tour - Small Group Guided Tour. Prices start at $8 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Annapolis, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities.
- Ranked experiences
- 35
- In the 90+ Club
- 0
- From
- $8 per person
- Bookable today
- 35
Top tour operators in Annapolis
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Annapolis they cover.
Let's Roam
373 experiences across 156 cities
Alley Kat Adventures
343 experiences across 203 cities
Questo
335 experiences across 154 cities
Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in USA
302 experiences across 66 cities
Puzzling Adventures
151 experiences across 120 cities
Watermark Harbor Cruise
19 experiences across 2 cities
Food Tour Corporation
16 experiences across 7 cities
DC by Foot
11 experiences across 2 cities
Most Popular in Annapolis
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Annapolis Colonial and Maritime History Walking Tour

Annapolis Thomas Point Lighthouse Cruise

Annapolis Scenic Severn River Cruise

Weird, Wacky, and Unusual History of Annapolis Tour

Annapolis Scandalous History Walking Tour
Last Minute in Annapolis
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Tipsy History Tour: 300+ Years of Annapolis Drinking History

Annapolis Historic Walking Tour: Harbor and Colonial Downtown

Historic Annapolis Food Tour

Historic Annapolis Walking Tour - Small Group Guided Tour

Best of Annapolis Tour: Colonial, State House, Naval Academy

The Original Walking Ghost Tour by Annapolis Ghost Tours
Family Friendly in Annapolis
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Annapolis Historic Walking Tour: Harbor and Colonial Downtown

The Original Walking Ghost Tour by Annapolis Ghost Tours

Colonial Annapolis and Maryland State House Walking Tour

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views

Hidden History Pub Crawl of Historic Annapolis

Annapolis Murder Mystery Self Guided City Detective Game
Food & Drink in Annapolis
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Historic Annapolis Food Tour

Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Day on the Bay Cruise from Annapolis to St Michaels

Annapolis Chesapeake Bay Bridge Cruise

Christmas in the Capital Walking Tour from Annapolis

African American Heritage Walking Tour in Annapolis
Culture & History in Annapolis
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Tipsy History Tour: 300+ Years of Annapolis Drinking History

Best of Annapolis Tour: Colonial, State House, Naval Academy

The Original Walking Ghost Tour by Annapolis Ghost Tours

Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

The Original Haunted Pub Crawl by Annapolis Ghost Tours

Annapolis Harbor and U.S. Naval Academy Cruise
Outdoors in Annapolis
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Historic Annapolis Walking Tour - Small Group Guided Tour

Annapolis Harbor and U.S. Naval Academy Cruise

Day on the Bay Cruise from Annapolis to St Michaels

Annapolis Chesapeake Bay Bridge Cruise

Spirits and Spirits Haunted Walking Tour and Boat Cruise

Annapolis Thomas Point Lighthouse Cruise
Nightlife in Annapolis
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Tipsy History Tour: 300+ Years of Annapolis Drinking History

The Original Walking Ghost Tour by Annapolis Ghost Tours

Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour

The Original Haunted Pub Crawl by Annapolis Ghost Tours

Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Hidden History Pub Crawl of Historic Annapolis
Highest rated in Annapolis
The top of the Outty Ranking across 35 local experiences
- 1Tipsy History Tour: 300+ Years of Annapolis Drinking History2h • from $3982.5
- 2Annapolis Historic Walking Tour: Harbor and Colonial Downtown1.8h • from $23574.0
- 3Historic Annapolis Food Tour3.5h • from $8072.0
- 4Historic Annapolis Walking Tour - Small Group Guided Tour1.5h • from $3571.8
- 5Best of Annapolis Tour: Colonial, State House, Naval Academy2.3h • from $3470.0
- 6The Original Walking Ghost Tour by Annapolis Ghost Tours1.5h • from $2669.5
- 7Ashes and Apparitions of Annapolis Ghost Tour1h • from $2667.6
- 8The Original Haunted Pub Crawl by Annapolis Ghost Tours2h • from $3166.6
- 9Annapolis Harbor and U.S. Naval Academy Cruise0.7h • from $3466.3
- 10Colonial Annapolis and Maryland State House Walking Tour1.5h • from $2663.8
- 11Annapolis Ghost Tours Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl2h • from $2963.2
- 12Amazing Annapolis Scavenger Hunt2h • from $2760.1
People also ask
What are the top 15 things to do in Annapolis?
Our ranked guide lists the 15 best experiences in Annapolis with prices, time needed and quick picks for families, rainy days and last-minute plans. Read the answer
Planning questions about Annapolis
- What are the best things to do in Annapolis?
- Tipsy History Tour: 300+ Years of Annapolis Drinking History is the highest ranked experience in Annapolis, scoring 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 51 traveler reviews. Annapolis Historic Walking Tour: Harbor and Colonial Downtown, Historic Annapolis Food Tour, Historic Annapolis Walking Tour - Small Group Guided Tour, Best of Annapolis Tour: Colonial, State House, Naval Academy round out the top five. Outty ranks 35 bookable experiences in Annapolis, United States, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Annapolis cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Annapolis is $35 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $8 on Annapolis Murder Mystery Self Guided City Detective Game. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Annapolis for today?
- Yes. 35 of the top 35 experiences we rank in Annapolis currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Annapolis good for families?
- Yes. 10 of the experiences we rank in Annapolis are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Annapolis?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Annapolis?
- Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Annapolis, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Annapolis?
- 35 of the 35 experiences we rank in Annapolis offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Annapolis gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Annapolis so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.