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Moby Dick's New Bedford Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

5.0 (one review) 50 min – 1 h 10 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Moby Dick's New Bedford Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
50 min – 1 h 10 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: The tour never expires and you can go anytime, at your own pace.
  • Included: Walking tour of Historic New Bedford on our Walking Tour app

Not included

  • Not included: No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside on our walking tour app

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    5 min

    The tour ends at the The National Lightship Sailors Memorial where you'll hear the history of the lightships and it's people.

  2. Stop 2

    10 min

    You'll stop outside the Seaman's Bethel, the historic spot that Melville used and wrote about in Moby Dick.

  3. Stop 3

    5 min

    The tour starts at the “A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat” Statue where you'll hear about the history, name and whaling.

  4. Stop 4

    5 min

    The tour stops by the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Regiment Memorial, you'll hear about the people that fought, and the whaling link.

  5. Stop 5

    5 min

    The tour stops outside the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center, and you'll be guided step by step through the area.

  6. Stop 6

    Passing by

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

  7. Stop 7

    5 min

    The tour stops outside the Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern

    , and you'll hear it's history.

  8. New Bedford Whaling Museum

    Passing by

    The tour stops outside the historic New Bedford Whaling Museum and you'll hear about whaling history and what it was used for

  9. Stop 9

    15 min

    You'll walk around the historic district stopping outside of historic places and hearing the story of whaling.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

End point

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

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking the Moby Dick's New Bedford Walking Tour.

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text +1-888-959-7789. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code moby2780 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code moby2780

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code moby2780

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select New Bedfor (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select the Moby Dick's New Bedford Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code moby2780

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go to the “A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat” Statue, at 613 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text +1-888-959-7789

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

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