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Moby Dick's New Bedford Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
New Bedford
About
Herman Melville said this city was perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all of New England. On this tour you will explore the streets that inspired Melville's tale, showcasing the city's nineteenth-century architecture and the landmarks that played a crucial role in both the whaling industry and Melville's masterpiece. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk guiding you step by step through the streets. Stop anytime, and listen again later anytime.
Highlights
From 50 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 50 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The tour never expires and you can go anytime, at your own pace.
Walking tour of Historic New Bedford on our Walking Tour app
No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside on our walking tour app
Meeting Points
Departure
New Bedford Whaling Museum
The tour starts outside the library at the “A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat” Statue, you'll learn the term, what whaling meant to this town, and how it shaped moby dick.
Return
The National Lightship Sailors Memorial
The tour ends at the The National Lightship Sailors Memorial, where you'll hear the history of lightships and those this honors.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Moby Dick's New Bedford Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
New Bedford
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$8.00
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About
Herman Melville said this city was perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all of New England. On this tour you will explore the streets that inspired Melville's tale, showcasing the city's nineteenth-century architecture and the landmarks that played a crucial role in both the whaling industry and Melville's masterpiece. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk guiding you step by step through the streets. Stop anytime, and listen again later anytime.
Highlights
From 50 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 50 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The tour never expires and you can go anytime, at your own pace.
Walking tour of Historic New Bedford on our Walking Tour app
No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside on our walking tour app
Meeting Points
Departure
New Bedford Whaling Museum
The tour starts outside the library at the “A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat” Statue, you'll learn the term, what whaling meant to this town, and how it shaped moby dick.
Return
The National Lightship Sailors Memorial
The tour ends at the The National Lightship Sailors Memorial, where you'll hear the history of lightships and those this honors.
Itinerary
1
The National Lightship Sailors Memorial
The tour ends at the The National Lightship Sailors Memorial where you'll hear the history of the lightships and it's people.
5 minutes
2
New Bedford Port Society: Seamen’s Bethel and Mariner’s Home
You'll stop outside the Seaman's Bethel, the historic spot that Melville used and wrote about in Moby Dick.
10 minutes
3
New Bedford Whaling Museum
The tour starts at the “A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat” Statue where you'll hear about the history, name and whaling.
5 minutes
4
Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Regiment Memorial
The tour stops by the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Regiment Memorial, you'll hear about the people that fought, and the whaling link.
5 minutes
5
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center
The tour stops outside the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center, and you'll be guided step by step through the area.
5 minutes
6
U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Plymouth/New Bedford Port of Entry
The tour starts outside the U.S. Customs house, where you'll hear the story of what happened here.
7
Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern
The tour stops outside the Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern
, and you'll hear it's history.
5 minutes
8
New Bedford Whaling Museum
The tour stops outside the historic New Bedford Whaling Museum and you'll hear about whaling history and what it was used for
9
New Bedford Historic District
You'll walk around the historic district stopping outside of historic places and hearing the story of whaling.
