Fells Point food tour review: very good, and nothing to do with Fort McHenry
Why it is on a Fort McHenry site at all
Because the inventory is three items and this is one of them, and because pretending otherwise would be worse. Fort McHenry sits at 2400 East Fort Avenue in Locust Point. Fells Point is a different part of Baltimore with its own waterfront and its own history, and nothing on this tour goes near the fort. If you have driven to Baltimore for the monument and find yourself with an evening, this is a reasonable way to spend it. That is the whole of the argument for its presence here. See what else fills a Baltimore day.
What the reviews say
This is the striking part. The cruise gets short, warm reviews and the helicopter gets one-liners; this one gets paragraphs. Guides are named individually — a guide named Tamara, a guide named Simone, a guide named Tommy — and each is praised by different people, which suggests the standard holds across the roster rather than resting on one lucky booking.
“We not only had great food but learned interesting history. Not only was our guide excellent but each server at every place we went was fantastic. The variety of places we went were great. One of the best food tours I’ve ever done.”
— Deborah
“This experience was an exceptional blend of scrumptious nibbles and flavorful drinks blended with colorful tidbits of the rich Fells Point history. Our guide, Tamara, was phenomenal and she is an excellent ambassador for Baltimore tourism. Her knowledge of the culture and culinary scene in Fells Point is top notch, and her passion for this vibrant community is evident. Our experience was elevated by Tamara’s gracious hospitality and personal attention to detail. We also had fun with “new friends” we met on the tour. This flavorful “bite of Baltimore” is a great value that will enrich your palette and your mind.”
— Traci
“Really enjoyed this tour with our guide, Tommy. We learned A LOT about the city of Baltimore and the Fells Point neighborhood, tasted some great food, and just had a very pleasant afternoon/evening.”
— Andrew
“Simone was very informative, inclusive and entertaining. She kept the group engaged and on track . Highly recommend”
— Laura
“Simone was an engaging and knowledgeable guide...come hungry...the food was delicious and plentiful...will recommend to anyone headed to or in Baltimore”
— Cathleen
Two things recur enough to treat as fact rather than enthusiasm. The portions are large — “come hungry” appears more than once, unprompted, from different people. And the history is a real component, not decoration: reviewers describe learning about Baltimore and about Fells Point specifically, which is not what you would expect from a tour sold on food.
No published review says anything negative. That is a 5.0 doing what a 5.0 does, and it sits on 44 ratings — a smaller pool than the cruise’s 251, larger than the helicopter’s 25. Treat it as strong rather than proven.
What works
- The longest and most specific reviews of the three activities here
- Three guides praised by name, by different reviewers, on different dates
- Portions repeatedly described as generous — several people say come hungry
- The neighbourhood history is substantial, not a garnish
Worth knowing
- No connection to Fort McHenry whatsoever — different neighbourhood, different subject
- $109, the steepest price on this site, and three times the cruise
- 44 reviews is a smaller base than the cruise’s 251
- The listing does not state a length, so allow an evening rather than an hour
If you are combining the two, put the fort at the start of the day and this at the end. The park grounds open at 7:00 a.m. and last entry to the star fort is 4:45 p.m. on weekdays, so an early fort morning and a Fells Point evening do not collide.
Who it suits
People who want an evening in Baltimore with someone who knows the streets, groups who would otherwise be picking a restaurant by guesswork, and anyone treating the fort as one item on a longer trip rather than the trip itself. It suits nobody looking for a Fort McHenry experience, and it is not a substitute for one: the fort is a mostly free walk plus an optional $15 fence, and none of the three bookable activities includes it.
The other two
Sees the fort from the waterBaltimore: Inner Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
Flies over the fortBaltimore: Helicopter Tour Over Downtown & Landmarks
Frequently asked questions
Does the Fells Point food tour go to Fort McHenry?
No. Fells Point is a different Baltimore neighbourhood and the fort is not on the route. This tour is listed here only because people planning a fort day ask what else to do in the city.
Is the Fells Point food tour worth $109?
It is the priciest of the three activities here and the best reviewed — 5.0 from 44 reviews, with write-ups far longer and more specific than the other two attract. Reviewers consistently describe generous portions and named guides. Whether that is worth $109 depends on whether you would otherwise spend a similar amount on dinner.
Should I eat before the Fells Point food tour?
The reviews say no, repeatedly and without being asked. “Come hungry” turns up in several separate write-ups, and more than one reviewer mentions being full by the end.
How long is the Fells Point food tour?
The listing does not state a duration and this site will not guess one. Reviewers describe it filling an afternoon or an evening, so plan around that rather than around a fixed clock.