Moby Dick's New Bedford Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

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.

1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

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

7. 7

   Stop 7

   5 min

   The tour stops outside the Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern , and you'll hear it's history.

8. 8

   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

9. 9

   Stop 9

   15 min

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

• 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

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