Moby Dick's New Bedford Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

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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.

Departure 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.

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

Duration
50 minutes - 1 hour and 10 minutes

Languages Available
  • Audio guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: The National Lightship Sailors Memorial
66 Massachusetts 18, New Bedford, MA 02740
The tour ends at the The National Lightship Sailors Memorial where you'll hear the history of the lightships and it's people.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: New Bedford Port Society: Seamen’s Bethel and Mariner’s Home
15 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740
You'll stop outside the Seaman's Bethel, the historic spot that Melville used and wrote about in Moby Dick.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: “A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat” Statue
New Bedford, MA 02740
The tour starts at the “A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat” Statue where you'll hear about the history, name and whaling.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Regiment Memorial
36-52 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
The tour stops by the Massachusetts 54th Volunteer Regiment Memorial, you'll hear about the people that fought, and the whaling link.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center
33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
The tour stops outside the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center, and you'll be guided step by step through the area.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Plymouth/New Bedford Port of Entry
37 North 2nd Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
The tour starts outside the U.S. Customs house, where you'll hear the story of what happened here.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern
24 North Water Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
The tour stops outside the Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern , and you'll hear it's history.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill, , New Bedford, Massachusetts
The tour stops outside the historic New Bedford Whaling Museum and you'll hear about whaling history and what it was used for
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: New Bedford Historic District
New Bedford, MA 02740
You'll walk around the historic district stopping outside of historic places and hearing the story of whaling.
Duration: 15 minutes

Additional Information

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

Exclusions
  • No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside on our walking tour app

Redemption Instructions
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 info@walkntours.com or text +1-888-959-7789

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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