Our Guides

Every DC Baltimore Tours guide brings a unique combination of professional expertise, local knowledge, and enthusiasm for sharing the Mid-Atlantic with our guests. Rather than following a script, our guides tailor each experience to the interests, pace, and curiosity of every group. Together, our team offers expertise in history, architecture, geology, art, transportation, military history, African American history, and regional culture.

Terry

Meet Terry

Terry Cordaro is the founder and lead guide of DC Baltimore Tours. She specializes in helping travelers understand not only what they are seeing, but why it matters.

Born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in Northern Virginia, Terry studied Tourism Management at Clemson University before pursuing geology and European heritage in England. Her tours explore the connections between geology, geography, history, architecture, transportation, art, and culture throughout Washington, Baltimore, Gettysburg, and the Mid-Atlantic.

Travel has always been part of Terry’s family story. Childhood trips to visit relatives in Sicily, together with the inspiration of her Aunt Diane’s Foreign Service career, sparked an early fascination with history, culture, and discovering places beyond the guidebooks.

Terry began guiding at The Washington National Cathedral in 1996 and remains a certified guide there. She is a member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, D.C. She holds Certified Tourism Ambassador designations for Baltimore and Virginia’s Dulles and Wine Country region, reflecting her interest in helping visitors experience the Mid-Atlantic beyond its famous Washington, D.C., monuments.

Whether exploring Baltimore’s historic neighborhoods, walking the streets of Washington, tracing the events of Gettysburg, or visiting Mount Vernon, Terry enjoys helping guests discover the larger stories that connect people and places. Her tours emphasize curiosity, thoughtful interpretation, and engaging conversation rather than memorized facts.

Beyond guiding, Terry enjoys researching Baltimore’s complex metamorphic geology, architecture, gardening, history, traveling and exploring museums and historic neighborhoods, and continually developing new experiences for curious travelers.

She looks forward to welcoming you to one of America’s most fascinating regions.

Andrea

Andrea is a licensed DC tour guide and tour creator who loves to showcase Washington DC with walks and stories in neighborhoods that make this city so vibrant, and introduce visitors and curious locals alike to the wonderful places beyond the National Mall. She is a long-time Washingtonian who has worked in nearly all aspects of the tourism and meetings industries. She is the author of the bestselling guidebook “111 Places in Washington That You Must Not Miss” and co-author of “22 Walks in Washington That You Must Not Miss.”

She approaches exploring with an eye for an unusual story of places and people and seeks out lesser known history and culture wherever she goes.

Whether you wish to partake of a neighborhood or National Mall walking tour in Washington, DC, or have her create a custom tour for you in the city or around the Mid-Atlantic US, she will introduce you to the charms of the city and the region, through the eyes of a curious explorer.

To request a tour with Andrea in English, Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese, please contact DC Baltimore Tours. We will do our best to accommodate guide requests based on availability.

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Brittany

Hey I’m Brittany! I’ve been showing people around Washington, D.C for over 10 years, and I truly believe history should never be boring. My tours are packed with fascinating stories, hidden gems, fun facts, plenty of laughs along the way. I love connecting with people from all over the world and turning a simple sightseeing trip into an experience you’ll be talking about long after leaving D.C.. Whether we’re standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial or cruising past the White House, expect great energy, engaging storytelling and a guide who’s just as excited about the city as you are. Come curious - you’ll leave feeling like a local!

As a DC native and Guild member, I love introducing visitors to the city that shaped me. With years of professional guiding experience, I bring history to life through engaging storytelling, local insight and a warm, charismatic personality. I believe every tour should feel like exploring the city with a knowledgeable friend – full of fascinating stories, authentic recommendations, and plenty of laughs along the way. My mission is simple: to make every guest leave Washington with a deeper appreciation for its history and an unforgettable experience.

Dion

Meet Dion, better known as 13 The Prime Time Tour Guide. A proud Washington, D.C. native, Dion has been sharing the stories of the nation’s capital with visitors since 2016. His guiding career began with hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours with Big Bus and DC Trails before expanding into private and public tours with USA Guided Tours. With a passion for history, storytelling, and local culture, Dion specializes in bringing Washington’s landmarks, monuments, and historic neighborhoods to life. His tours go beyond dates and facts, connecting guests to the people, events, and hidden stories that shaped the city and the nation. Whether exploring the National Mall, downtown Washington, or lesser-known corners of the capital, Dion combines local knowledge, engaging storytelling, and years of professional experience to create memorable experiences for visitors from around the world. For Dion, every tour is an opportunity to help guests see Washington, D.C. not just as a destination, but as a living story waiting to be discovered. Join Dion on his tours The Missing Conspirator: A Lincoln Assassination Walking Experience and U Street. You can follow him on TikTok

Evan

Evan O’Neal is a tour guide based in the Washington, DC area. Born and raised in Arlington, Evan has been a tour guide for over 4 years after getting his start in the industry as a professional driver back in 2016. With a passion for history, music, and story-telling, DC is the perfect place for Evan to work his magic and spread his knowledge. Aside from the National Mall, you can find him at the US Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Georgetown, or any of the museums downtown. As of 2026, Evan is a member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington D.C. You can follow Evan on Tiktok.

Felix

Born a fifth-generation Californian and a descendant of Mayflower settlers, Magna Carta sureties, and families whose roots extend deep into early American history, Felix Etienne-Edouard Pfeifle developed an early appreciation for history, architecture, and the cultural landscapes that shape our lives. During a visit to Washington, D.C., in the week of the 2020 election, he rekindled his fascination with the nation’s capital and soon decided to make it his home.

Before becoming a professional guide, Felix spent more than twenty years in architectural design and civic arts engagement in Southern California. In 2022, he turned his professional focus toward interpreting the architecture, historic interiors, decorative arts, gardens, and cultural life of Washington, D.C., and the Mid-Atlantic.

Felix earned a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, cum laude, from the University of California, Berkeley. He was subsequently awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to Vienna, Austria, where he studied the aesthetics of the Habsburg Empire before earning a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. His education in the humanities, architecture, and design informs an interpretive style that is both scholarly and engaging while remaining deeply attentive to the experience of place. He has also taught urban planning and architectural history at The New School in New York City and speaks French and German.

Felix believes that great places are meant to be read as well as admired. Every building, room, garden, and collection tells a story about the people - and the civilization - that created it. His tours invite guests to discover how architecture, interiors, landscapes, decorative arts, and collections communicate ideas about beauty, ceremony, hospitality, power, identity, and social life. Rather than simply describing what visitors see, he encourages them to ask why a room was arranged in a particular way, why a building was designed as it was, or what a garden was intended to express. Through this approach, guests learn not simply to visit remarkable places, but to read them as living expressions of the people, values, and cultures that created them.

Whether exploring a Gilded Age mansion, a diplomatic residence, a museum, or a historic neighborhood, Felix encourages guests to ask not simply, “What am I seeing?” but, “What is this place trying to communicate?”

Josh

Josh is the proud leader of our Dog Tours, where Tito helps ensure that every experience stays on the right track. He also leads daytime memorial and city tours throughout Washington and serves as one of our guides for the Baseball & Breweries tour.

Josh enjoys introducing guests to Washington through the eyes of both its people and its four-legged residents, combining history, storytelling, and a genuine love of dogs to create memorable experiences.

Justin

As a native Marylander who grew up near Washington, D.C., and who has called Baltimore home since 2005, Justin truly considers both cities his hometowns. He enjoys exploring Baltimore by bicycle, cheering on the Orioles at Camden Yards, kayaking on the Chesapeake Bay, skiing in the winter, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Justin began his guiding career in 2007 leading tours at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, where he discovered how much he enjoyed sharing stories with visitors and bringing history to life. Since then, he has had the privilege of working with guests from all 50 states and many countries, creating memorable experiences for families, couples, school groups, and travelers from around the world.

For Justin, the greatest reward is knowing that guests leave with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for the places they’ve explored together. Every tour is an opportunity to create an experience that is informative, engaging, and enjoyable.

Baltimore is a city unlike any other on the East Coast. Founded as a thriving harbor in the eighteenth century, it has grown into a vibrant city rich in history, architecture, culture, and outstanding local cuisine. Each neighborhood has its own distinct personality, earning Baltimore the affectionate nickname “Smalltimore.”

Whether tourists are exploring with Justin the birthplace of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” tracing the story of America’s first commercial railroad, strolling through historic neighborhoods, discovering remarkable architecture, or enjoying Maryland’s famous seafood, Baltimore offers something for every visitor.

Justin especially enjoys introducing guests to both Baltimore’s iconic landmarks and the hidden corners that many visitors never discover. His goal is simple: by the end of the day, he hopes you’ll understand why so many are proud to call Baltimore home.

Lori

Lori is a Northern Virginia native with degrees in education from George Mason University and James Madison University. After a distinguished career teaching in Arlington Public Schools, she transitioned into guiding, bringing her deep knowledge of history and natural ability as an educator to a wider audience.

She completed the rigorous training program offered by the Guide Service of Washington and has led hundreds of tours for guests of all ages. Lori is a member of the Guild of Tour Guides of Washington and a certified guide at Washington National Cathedral.

Lori brings a calm, thoughtful presence to her work, combining clarity, warmth, and a strong sense of place. Her tours are both engaging and well-paced, shaped by years of experience working with diverse groups.

When she’s not guiding, Lori enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, reading, gardening, and spending time in the woods with her two beloved dogs—who would no doubt approve of our dog-friendly tours.

A dedicated sports fan, Lori supports Washington, DC teams—especially the Commanders—and remains closely connected to her alma mater, James Madison University, where she attends football games whenever she can.

Favorite Places

Lori finds the interiors of the Library of Congress and Washington National Cathedral to be especially beautiful, and she enjoys sharing these spaces with guests. She also appreciates the grandeur of the U.S. Capitol and the quiet charm of the Bartholdi Fountain, particularly when the gardens are in bloom.

Arlington National Cemetery is a place she finds deeply meaningful, reflecting so much of the American story. She also values time at Mount Vernon, where each visit offers insight into George Washington’s life and enduring connection to his home.