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Moby Dick's New Bedford Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

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50 to 70 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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

  • 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
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

18 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

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End point

66 Massachusetts 18
New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

The tour ends at the The National Lightship Sailors Memorial, where you'll hear the history of lightships and those this honors.

What To Expect

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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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Plymouth/New Bedford Port of Entry (pass by)

The tour starts outside the U.S. Customs house, where you'll hear the story of what happened here.
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Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern

The tour stops outside the Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern , and you'll hear it's history.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

New Bedford Whaling Museum (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
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New Bedford Historic District

You'll walk around the historic district stopping outside of historic places and hearing the story of whaling.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Moby Dick’s New Bedford Smartphone Guided Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-222222P139

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 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

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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