pub crawls & tavern tours

A: Tours depart from the front porch of the Maryland Inn, top of Main St. at Church Circle. Last building on the left hand side. Not to be confused with the smaller porch on the Duke of Gloucester side of the building. Nor the Governor Calvert Inn, where Google Maps sends people. (For mapping apps use "16 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD) 

Advanced Reservations Required!

A: Yes, the tour runs in all weather unless it's dangerous. If we cancel the event, participants may reschedule for a future tour.

A: At each bar you visit, your guide will give you plenty of time to purchase a beer of your choosing, a cocktail, or a soft drink. Fear not, no stories will be told until all guest have their drinks. Then, your guide will tell you about the establishment when applicable, a bit about that location in town, and of those buildings nearby. You will stay in each bar approximately 30 minutes. The guide will provide you with a warning to finish your beverage, use the bathroom, etc. Then on to the next stop...

A: Rest assured; neither crawling nor drinking is required on this tour. Obviously, to come on our crawls, you must be over 21; however, our groups are usually very mixed. We've hosted 21st birthday parties as well as 50th birthday parties and older (We've even taken out the Red Hats...apparently tea isn't the only thing these ladies drink!). If you have a large enough group, you can always book a private tour. In the past, guests of all ages have mingled on the crawls and had a great time. Our goal is to provide you with a unique experience and evening of entertainment, which may include the liquid spirits of this world and/or of the historical spirits of our storied past!  

A: Absolutely! Through our close and long standing relationships with the downtown Annapolis bars, we are the ONLY Annapolis Haunted Pub Crawls permitted to bring guests inside our local pubs to hear our ghost stories and haunted history! Often in a reserved space or private area! This is what set us apart and makes us the best, and by far the most popular pub crawls in the region!

A: Your ticket guarantees your spot on the tour, lets you hear all our great stories, and provides you with a cool glow necklace to impress all your friends and identify you as a "crawler" for the duration of the evening. And, lets the bar staff know you're with us, which often leads to faster service, and access to any reserved or private areas which we have set aside! The ticket price does not include drinks. NOTE: For larger tour groups, and on behalf of the bar staff and other crawlers on your tour, we ask that you keep your drink selections simple while on the tour.

 i.e. Nothing shaken or up, simple drinks like Vodka & Soda, Rum & Coke, etc...or as we jokingly say, beer and wine are always fine! 

A: Tipping is acceptable, normal, but not required. That is totally at your discretion. We expect our guides to be highly professional, well-trained, and to entertain you regardless of potential gratuities. Many of our guests appreciate good service and choose to reward it, and the guides are always grateful. The same applies to the bartenders and servers at the bars we visit.

A: No! As much as we would love to let you, Maryland law is pretty specific on both of these points. And the bars enforce them rigidly! This means no flasks, no bar-noculars and no pocket beers for the road! No outside alcohol is permitted...period, no exceptions. No drinks may leave the bar...period, no exceptions.

A: Comfortable shoes for walking on uneven historic streets. Dress appropriately for the weather (if it's raining we highly recommend raincoats and/or umbrellas). Please dress appropriately, as some of the bars in Annapolis do have dress codes. Shoes and shirts are required in all cases. Tank tops and cut-offs for men are not permitted in some establishments (shorts are fine). We are not responsible if your attire does not conform to an establishment's dress codes.

A: That is totally at your discretion. We do ask if you're going to smoke or vape, you please remain downwind from the group. However, also please be advised that Maryland law prohibits smoking or vaping inside or within 25' of any public building, and that includes restaurants and bars. Smokers must indulge outside in approved areas. Sorry, not our call.

A: On our regular, open registration pub tours, we do not provide food and are generally not at each bar long enough for you to order food. However, if you are booking custom private tour for a group, we can likely work with you and some of the bars that we visit to provide appetizers or other snacks if you'd like.

A: Our route varies depending on the season, special events in Annapolis, bar availability and the whim of our tour guides. In short, whoever has the space available on any given night! We will go to three bars on each tour, but specific route information is often not available until the moment we depart.

A: The tours generally lasts about 2 hours depending upon the size of the group (as you can imagine, it takes a while to get 25 drinks in a big Autumn group!). However, if you have a curfew or if you turn into a pumpkin at midnight, please let the guide know and she will make sure to get you home in time!

A: It depends on which route we take but in most cases the entire tour is less than half a mile, as you usually only walk short distances between bars. While it is far from strenuous, we do recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather!

A: Sure!!! How else are you going to show all your social media friends how cool a town Annapolis is, and how much fun our Pub Crawls are! So have fun, and good shooting! However, please note that guests are not permitted to record the guide telling stories, either with video or audio. The material we share is covered by a copyright. 

A: If our tour guest minimum is not met or in unsafe conditions we may postpone or cancel a tour. We would of course reschedule your tour, or refund your ticket purchase.

A: Due to the nature of our business, and much like concerts or the theater where space is limited, refunds are not given, however tours may be transferred to a friend/family (at any time) or rescheduled for a future date with 24-hours notice by calling 443-534-0043 

A: Due to the nature of Annapolis and the fact that many taverns were built and established prior to the Americans for Disabilities Act, it may be difficult for someone in a wheelchair to attend the tour. On a private tour we can arrange a route that is wheelchair accessible. To inquire further, please contact us via the "Contact Us" link.

A: We must start the tour on time because our other guests do not want to wait. If you are running late, please let us know (you will be provided contact information upon purchasing your tickets). Please give yourself plenty of time to get to the tour and find parking!

A: We recommend parking in one of the several parking garages in downtown Annapolis, as many meters only allow a maximum of 2 hours. However, meters are only in effect until 7:30pm. After that they offer free parking! Parking garage information will be provided to you upon purchasing your tickets.

A: ABSOLUTELY! We are not responsible if you are unable to gain entry into one of the taverns for failing to do so! NOTE: Vertical ID's are not permitted at most of the downtown bars. Not our call! However, if you are turning 21 in Maryland, you can schedule a renewal appointment several weeks prior to your birthday, which allows time for your mailed non-provisional replacement to arrive prior to your birthday. Please check with the MVA for details. 

A: Sure! Please click on the "Buy Tickets" button which will take you to or ticket vendor. You can easily purchase gift certificates once there!

A: Absolutely! Private tours are available! We can schedule group tours any night of the week, and at any time. Prices vary depending upon event type, group size and other factors. If you are interested in more information on private tours, click on the Private Events button at the top of the page. For more information not found there or to arrange your group event, please contact us at 443-534-0043.

A: Send us your question here and we will get back with you as soon as possible.