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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
The tour ends at the The National Lightship Sailors Memorial, where you'll hear the history of lightships and those this honors.
Itinerary
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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 • Admission ticket free -
2
You'll stop outside the Seaman's Bethel, the historic spot that Melville used and wrote about in Moby Dick.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The tour stops by the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Regiment Memorial, you'll hear about the people that fought, and the whaling link.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour starts outside the U.S. Customs house, where you'll hear the story of what happened here.
Admission ticket free -
6
The tour stops outside the Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern , and you'll hear it's history.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour stops outside the historic New Bedford Whaling Museum and you'll hear about whaling history and what it was used for
Admission ticket free -
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You'll walk around the historic district stopping outside of historic places and hearing the story of whaling.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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