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Food tours in Maryland

Maryland Food Tours Guide 2026

How to taste Maryland properly: market tours, cooking schools, and a food crawl you can run solo.

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Maryland has 4+ food tours and culinary experiences covered in this guide, led by Baltimore Crab & Craft Beer Tour, Annapolis Culinary Walk and Fells Point Bar & Bites Tour. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Maryland is a Mid-Atlantic state of striking contrasts: historic Chesapeake Bay crab country, Appalachian mountain ridges, Civil War battlefields, and the vibrant harbor city of Baltimore. Flanking Washington DC on three sides, the state blends federal grandeur with blue-collar charm, colonial waterfront towns, and some of the East Coast's finest seafood.

Top food tours

Guided experiences that show you Maryland through its food.

Food tour

Baltimore Crab & Craft Beer Tour

3 hours$89 per person (≈$89)

Includes: Sample steamed Maryland blue crab at a traditional Inner Harbor crab house · Taste craft beers from Baltimore's independent local brewery scene paired with seafood · Walk the cobblestone streets of Fells Point, a port neighborhood active since the 1700s · Discover the history of Old Bay seasoning and its central role in Maryland food culture
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Annapolis Culinary Walk

2.5 hours$75 per person (≈$75)

Includes: Sample five distinct tastings at locally owned Annapolis restaurants and artisan food producers · Taste a classic Maryland crab cake bite in the city famous for Chesapeake Bay cuisine · Walk the Colonial-era streetscape surrounding the Maryland State House and Annapolis City Dock · Receive a curated restaurant brochure for continued dining after the tour ends
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Fells Point Bar & Bites Tour

3.5 hours (evening tour)$95 per person (≈$95)

Includes: Visit four historic Fells Point bars with guided narration of Baltimore's maritime pub history · Sample fresh Chesapeake oysters and a Baltimore-style pit beef slider at dedicated stops · Walk cobblestone streets dating to the 1700s in one of the East Coast's best-preserved port neighborhoods · Pair local craft beers and Maryland spirits cocktails with food at each of the four stops
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Frederick Farm-to-Table Food Walk

2 hours$60 per person (≈$60)

Includes: Sample five farm-to-table tastings sourced from Frederick County and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region · Taste craft beer at Brewer's Alley, one of Maryland's original grain-to-glass brewpubs · Walk the tree-lined blocks of downtown Frederick's historic Market Street district · Receive a partner restaurant discount card redeemable for follow-on dining in Frederick
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Cooking classes

Take a piece of Maryland home with you.

Class

Maryland Crab Feast Class at The Seasoned Chef

2.5 hours$110 per person (≈$110)
Class

Chesapeake Oyster Shucking Masterclass

1.5 hours$75 per person (≈$75)

Foodie tips

Get more out of every meal.

Tip

Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.

Tip

Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.

Tip

Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.

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