New Bedford Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of Whaling History

Walk the cobblestone streets of New Bedford with a self-guided audio tour that plays automatically on your app. Moving between the historic downtown and working waterfront, you will use your GPS to trace the history of a city shaped by ambition, labor, and the sea. Along the way, pass landmarks like the Whaling Museum, Seamen’s Bethel, Mariners’ Home, and Custom House. You will uncover deep history, from Wampanoag coastal knowledge and whale oil fortunes to the abolitionist networks that sheltered Frederick Douglass. Explore at your own pace—pause to take in views toward the harbor or linger along the historic blocks. The audio resumes whenever you are ready, allowing you to move freely without keeping up with a group. This is a self-guided experience (no in-person guide). Download the tour in advance and use it anytime—it works offline and follows your location along the route.