From US$8 per person
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5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
About this tour
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.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: 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.
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Itinerary
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- 1
The tour ends at the The National Lightship Sailors Memorial where you'll hear the history of the lightships and it's people.(5 min)
- 2
You'll stop outside the Seaman's Bethel, the historic spot that Melville used and wrote about in Moby Dick.(10 min)
- 3
The tour starts at the “A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat” Statue where you'll hear about the history, name and whaling.(5 min)
- 4
The tour stops by the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Regiment Memorial, you'll hear about the people that fought, and the whaling link.(5 min)
- 5
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 min)
- 6
The tour starts outside the U.S. Customs house, where you'll hear the story of what happened here.(pass by)
- 7
The tour stops outside the Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern , and you'll hear it's history.(5 min)
- 8
The tour stops outside the historic New Bedford Whaling Museum and you'll hear about whaling history and what it was used for(pass by)
- 9
You'll walk around the historic district stopping outside of historic places and hearing the story of whaling.(15 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Not included
- No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside on our walking tour app
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Cape Cod, Massachusetts
- Meeting point
- 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
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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