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Step into the chilly autumn of 1849 as we trace the mysterious final days of Edgar Allan Poe. From narrow rowhouses and cobblestone saloons to church catacombs and football stadiums, uncover political corruption, medical rivalries, and how Baltimore transformed a tragic author into its dark civic icon.
- An 11.7 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 256 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Pop Culture & Media Landscapes and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start outside the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum on North Amity Street. From Baltimore’s main transit hub, take local transit toward the Poe House and walk the final stretch. Check current connections on the day of travel; no guide will be waiting.
The tour ends outside M&T Bank Stadium on Russell Street. Walk to the nearest transit stop for your return to Baltimore’s main transit hub, and check current connections on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
Poe lived in this small brick rowhouse in the 1830s, crafting early psychological horror tales in a tight garret room.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Site of Poe's original unmarked grave, his grand 1875 reburial monument, and the legendary Poe Toaster tradition.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Houses rare Poe manuscripts, personal items, locks of hair, and coffin fragments in its dedicated Poe Room.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A 1911 bronze monument capturing Poe in a listening posture, reflecting early civic efforts to memorialize his legacy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
At the former Washington College Hospital (later Church Home), Poe spent his final four days in delirium before dying on October 7, 1849. The historic site is near 100 North Broadway.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Horse You Came In On Saloon
Historic 1775 waterfront saloon rumored to be the last drinking spot Poe visited before his demise.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7M&T Bank Stadium
Home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, named directly after Poe's famous poem in a historic 1996 fan vote.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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