Booked a 3 hour sailing tour with Captain Dan as a birthday adventure for my partner. We had a…read morefabulous day with perfect weather. Dan has previous teaching experience, and was awesome in sharing some of the basics of sailing with us first timers, and allowing us to get some hands on experience. Perfect day!

In our family, birthdays call for adventures. For my husbands recent birthday, we enjoyed a great…read moreday on the Chesepeake with Capt Dan and his speedy little Trimaran! A 3 hour tour was just right. Our son was excited to learn some sailing. The rest of us just relaxed to the sound of the wind and waves! To add to the great day, the sail starts and ends at the Deep Creek Restaurant on the Magothy River. To judge by the crowd, their Sunday Brunch is popular. We opted to take snacks on the sail and eat afterward on the patio. Everything was very good! Calamari was especially good. If you travel to Annapolis from west of DC through town, you will be happy to know the route is now fixed! The southwest freeway to 695 then to 295 north is open and marked! This is a really big deal! I'm a native, and this route has been broken all my life. In summary, a great day on the water! And an adventure to remember with cool pictures, no bruises, and good food!

Bought advance tickets to the Annapolis Trolley Tour. Had a hard time finding it (Main Street was…read moreclosed due to a farmers market) and missed the tour. I asked at the Visitors center if we can reschedule and was told no. However, it appears that you can buy tickets the same day so it's probably in your best interest to buy in person. My husband was able to find the trolley and see where it boards and said that a bunch of people were standing (just FYI). Tip: Dont buy advance tickets, the company will not reschedule if you're delayed due to traffic and local street closures.

A history tour of white mens accomplishments is tired. The driver was pleasant and enthusiastic and…read morehad some facts. But missing was WHO built the historic buildings-enslaved craftspeople did. I'm wondering if women contributed ANYTHING another than being a child bride or a wealthy wife- who had to give over all her wealth to a husband?! And thanks for mentioning the Kunte Kinte Memorial as we drive by but skipping over all it stands for. Its 2022 and this company needs to do better.

Went out on a whim and scheduled this party boat out of Annapolis this summer - we had never heard…read moreof them (well come to find out they are new!) and truly didn't know what to expect... It was such a FUN evening! Watching the sunset from the water, the drinks were flowing (loved that it was BYOB, we brought a cooler for us, but they already had one on the boat as well!) and being on the water... doesn't get much better IMO Can't recommend this party boat enough! The captain and the owner, Trevor, were responsive and helpful in booking and finding the location of where the boat docks. Would be so fun to bring the girls back for a gals night or even a bachelorette party. Can't wait to book again this summer and maybe even for the air show Ps - make sure you use the bathroom before you leave bc there isn't really one on the boat haha

Amazing experience for my bachelorette party with Captain Jamie and his deckhand Devin. It was a…read morevery personalized experience and Devin even helped us capture some amazing photos along the way!!! Highly recommend to anyone looking to celebrate an event or just cruise along the beautiful water. It was S O MUCH FUN and super affordable !!!

Urban Adventures was recommended by our hotel staff. Mike was our driver and he was FANTASTIC!…read more We took the "history 101" tour and could never have seen a portion of what Mike had shown us, had we been on our own. We were able to see sites on narrow historic streets; UA has 6-seat electric golf cart type vehicles. Other tour busses and trolleys simply can't maneuver those parts of the city! Mike was personable, friendly and knew so much! I have a masters in history and I was fully impressed with his wealth of knowledge and interesting anecdotes. The price of our tour was so affordable as so worth every penny! The only thing left to do was to grab lunch and talk about all the sites Mike had shown us - and no tired feet!

Beyond impressed with this tour! This will be our new go-to activity for when friends & family…read morecome to town. Craig was the most fantastic guide and an all-around great guy. His knowledge of this town and it's history blew us all away. Thank to you Craig & Lisa for providing such an amazing service in our beautiful town. We can't wait to go again and plan on spreading the word that this is a must for both locals and out-of-towners.

I was able to be a part of the first tour, and as someone with verrrryyy high standards, I must say…read moreI was pleased with my experience! The founder, Jamillah was extremely welcoming and you could tell that she was very passionate about her creation. Moving onto the food, which is the entire point of the tour! We started at Hen Quarter Prime, where I was greeted with the warmest welcome by the FTC team. We had chicken and waffles, and catfish and grits. I am NOT a grits girly, but when they are made well, I can indulge. The catfish was extremely flavorful and didn't need hot sauce, but I added it because I like things spicy! The chicken was crispy and flavorful and the waffle was fluffy, dense, and good stand alone without syrup! We had complimentary champagne and had mixers so we could customize our own mimosas. We also received a welcome gift, and a slice of cake, all compliments of the FTC crew! Next, we hit Makers Union Pub, and had their She She Crab Soup and their version of Bang Bang Shrimp. The shrimp also came with lettuce so you could make a wrap (this was when we could trust lettuce, LOL!). We then hit Milk & Honey, which I've been to and ordered from before (just not that location. We had their fried deviled eggs and mini shrimp po' boys. Now as a NOLA enthusiast, I'll say they didn't give Louisiana, but they were still good. Just want to set the expectation for anyone who loves NOLA and their food like I do. Rolled on to Wiseguys Pizza, which I had never heard of, and they had unique slices. The slices of pizza were also huge! This was the one place we didn't sit down and eat because it's so small inside. The worker brought the pizza to the bus, and everyone was able to select what slices they wanted. Wait, I almost forgot to say FTC supplied water, soda, AND alcoholic beverages! We all also received our own mini bottle of champagne! Talk about pulling out all the stops! They also provided take away containers, and boy did we need them! There was so much food on the tour! St. James was up next, which I've also been to before, so I was excited for it. Their jerk wings were delicious per usual, and I also got to try their crab fritters and plantains. Idk the rules to picking plantains, and I'm not typically a fan, but theirs were really good and had the perfect amount of char without tasting burnt. Last but not least, we had dessert at Southwest Soda Pop Shop. The fried oreos were soooooo bomb!! OMG. It was my first time having them, and I have honestly thought about them more times than I'd like to admit. At each stop, a staff member of the restaurant came and gave some brief history about the establishment and presented what each dish was. It was a nice touch. Now, let me be real. This is a food tour! You will be on the go, so don't expect to have an hour long experience in each restaurant. Have your camera ready! Be an adult! I was able to get pics and videos, because I was READY! I walked around some of the restaurants and got content and then sat down to eat when I was done. If you want to be talk to other tour goers, use your adult mouth and do so. By the end of the tour, everyone knew my name, and I knew most of theirs, even without using the name tags provided by FTC. It's the DMV. There MAY be some traffic. That cannot be predicted nor controlled by FTC. If you have bad knees, stay home! They also cannot control the level of WORK a staff member wants to do that day. If you feel the staff of the restaurant is not up to par, tell management or Jamillah so she can have it addressed. I can say all the staff members we encountered were pleasant, attentive, and helpful. Of course, there is always room for improvement when starting, but I can honestly say they hit the ground running with the first tour! As I said earlier in my review, I have HIGH expectations for events because my coins are involved! And they did not disappoint, even though it was the first tour. I support Black owned EVERYTHING, and we honestly have NOTHING like this in the DMV and it's needed. And when you see other tours like this start to pop up, just know Jamillah and the FTC crew did it first! If you want visuals, check out my reel on IG or TikTok @naysworldddd. I'm mad I couldn't make the second tour, and won't make the 3rd because your girl is booked and busy, but I promise you will catch me on another one! Much love to Jamillah and the FTC crew!

I really wanted to love this tour. The concept is fantastic, the branding was on point, and the…read moreeffort was obvious. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, the execution fell apart. Let's start with the positives. The communication leading up to the event was excellent. Emails were frequent, informative, and kept everyone updated. The branding was impressive too--the T-shirts, gift bags, and overall presentation made it feel like a premium experience. The luxury-style transportation was a nice touch, the hosts were friendly and energetic, and I appreciated the goodie bags and prizes for contest winners. The restaurant lineup also had a lot of potential. Unfortunately, the food tour itself never lived up to that potential. The biggest issue was...the food. At every stop, we were handed plates without knowing what we were eating. There should have been a printed tasting menu at each restaurant explaining what was being served and why it was selected. Even the hosts often didn't know what dishes were coming out, leaving guests guessing. The event was advertised as featuring large portions rather than samples or tastings, but that wasn't my experience. Most stops felt like samples, and because we were rushed every 30 minutes, there wasn't enough time to actually enjoy the food. There also wasn't any built-in time for photos. Many of us are foodies and content creators who wanted to capture the food, restaurants, and overall experience. Scheduling 10-15 minutes at one or two stops for photo ops would have benefited both guests and the participating restaurants through additional social media exposure. If the goal is to help restaurants gain repeat customers, showcase what they do best. Instead, many of the dishes felt random and didn't represent the restaurant's signature menu or cuisine. Other than possibly returning to Saint James, none of the stops inspired me to come back because I still don't know what their actual menu has to offer. Several restaurants also appeared unprepared for our arrival. At Tipsy Scoop, staff even mentioned they weren't aware our group was coming. The space was tiny with nowhere for everyone to sit. At another stop, we climbed what felt like 35 stairs at Vortex only to sit upstairs drinking water. That stop felt like a complete waste of time and unnecessary physical strain. When organizing an event like this, more information should be collected during registration. Don't just ask about food allergies. Ask about lactose intolerance, dietary restrictions, mobility concerns, accessibility needs, and who drinks alcohol versus who doesn't. Four of the six restaurants required climbing significant flights of stairs. Had I known that beforehand, I could have prepared differently. My right knee has been bothering me ever since. The drink options also needed improvement. Not everyone drinks alcohol. Why were shots and wine often the only options? Where were the soda, juice, mocktails, or other non-alcoholic beverages? There was also too much emphasis on games. I signed up for a food tour, not a competition. I wanted to relax, socialize, and enjoy great food, not spend the afternoon playing games. Communication during the tour also became confusing, especially regarding the social media contest and drink tickets. The moment the tour really lost me was Kitchen + Kocktails. I've eaten there before and genuinely enjoyed their food. That's why being served only a poorly made caesar salad and watery, overly spicy gumbo honestly felt insulting. It was a terrible representation of what that restaurant is actually capable of. The same goes for Vortex. I know both restaurants can do much better than what we experienced that day. As a DMV foodie and content creator, I've attended plenty of curated dining events, so I know what a well-executed food experience looks like. This wasn't it. One thing that stood out was how much attention was given to the branding while the actual food experience seemed like an afterthought. I was originally planning to bring several friends with me. Thankfully, many of them couldn't attend because I honestly would have been embarrassed. I was the one encouraging others to support this event, and I left wishing I hadn't. With so many foodies and influencers on the tour, it also would have been nice to have a moment for everyone to introduce themselves and exchange social media handles. The idea behind this tour is excellent. With fewer restaurant stops, longer visits, signature menu selections, printed tasting menus, better communication with participating restaurants, more inclusive beverage options, accessibility considerations, dedicated photo-op time, and less focus on games, this could become an outstanding experience. The effort was there. The execution simply wasn't. Sadly, I won't be returning.

They are pet friendly and easy to book. They pick up the phone which is great. You can book River…read morecruise tickets on their website up to 2 hours before departure, or call them on the phone. They take cash at the pier or you can scan a QR code there to pay using your phone. Clean boat and not crowded, which is a plus. The best part is they allow dogs. We had a 1.5 hour cruise. Our captain was great, smooth ride and he shared lots of factoids about Saint Michael. He's a local and loves the town.

We booked a last minute sunset cruise and it was one of the highlights of our trip! This cruise is…read moreBYOB and super laid back. We saw awesome sunsets, beautiful views of the Maritime Museum, Yacht Club, and Inn at Perry Cabin, and the piece de resistance -- a pod of eight dolphins (mother and babies!) frolicking along the water. For $45 a person, it was well-priced. I think this would be great for a group of friends or family.

As another reviewer stated, the H.M Krentz is a working skipjack. Capt. Ed is a working oysterman…read morewho provides tours leaving from the Chesapeake Maritime Museum. His willingness to share his deep knowledge of the history and ecosystem of Chesapeake Bay and oyster industry made the two hour sailing cruise go by too quickly! The small boat makes for a great sailing experience. The sound of the water and no engine was very peaceful.

Spent a beautiful afternoon on the H.M Krentz, a working skipjack. Capt. Ed is a working oysterman…read morewho provides tours leaving from the Chesapeake Maritime Museum. He is extremely knowledgeable and and gave us a clear picture of the history, ecosystem and challenges faced by the Chesapeake Bay and oyster industry. His perspective as a working waterman added a perspective that tours conducted by those not immersed in the issues can lack. The sail was 2 hours long and included a dredging demonstration. This is someone who clearly loves what they do and it shows. The price was reasonable and despite being a native Marylander who tries to keep up with Bay concerns, I learned a great deal. I hope to be back soon.

First time reviewer. Several issues with this place…read more 1: please call ahead if you are checking in early or want to leave your bags here. We arrived at 1 to drop off our bags and had to call to be let in. The on site person wasn't on site and we waited about ten mins then decided to leave our bags in the lobby. 2: the on site person was not there at 3:00. We had to wait until about 3:10 then the on site person didn't have their computer to check us in. The on site person didn't know our code for the front door and it took us asking about 4 times to finally get a code to the front door. 3: the house is cold. There are space heaters everywhere in the house, which helps, but I am not paying $400 a night to stay in a cold house. I will not be staying here again.

Our first time in Annapolis! The Flag House Inn is the perfect location to walk around the naval…read moreacademy and to take in the beautiful downtown area. Our room was lovely and accommodating and the breakfast was delicious. I highly recommend!