Self-Guided Podcast Tour Baltimore: Edgar Allan Poes Last Days

4 hr 16 minGerman, EnglishBaltimore, United States

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Step into the chilly autumn of 1849 as we trace the mysterious final days of Edgar Allan Poe. From narrow rowhouses and cobblestone saloons to church catacombs and football stadiums, uncover political corruption, medical rivalries, and how Baltimore transformed a tragic author into its dark civic icon.

- An 11.7 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 256 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Pop Culture & Media Landscapes and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What you'll do

Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum
203 N Amity St, Baltimore, United States
Poe lived in this small brick rowhouse in the 1830s, crafting early psychological horror tales in a tight garret room.
10 min
Westminster Church Cemetery
519 W Fayette St, Baltimore, United States
Site of Poe's original unmarked grave, his grand 1875 reburial monument, and the legendary Poe Toaster tradition.
10 min
Enoch Pratt Free Library
400 Cathedral St, Baltimore, United States
Houses rare Poe manuscripts, personal items, locks of hair, and coffin fragments in its dedicated Poe Room.
10 min
Edgar Allan Poe Statue
1415 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, United States
A 1911 bronze monument capturing Poe in a listening posture, reflecting early civic efforts to memorialize his legacy.
10 min
At the former Washington College Hospital (later Church Home), Poe spent his fin
al four days in delirium before dying on October 7, 1849. The historic site is near 100 North Broadway.
10 min
The Horse You Came In On Saloon
1626 Thames St, Baltimore, United States
Historic 1775 waterfront saloon rumored to be the last drinking spot Poe visited before his demise.
10 min
M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell St, Baltimore, United States
Home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, named directly after Poe's famous poem in a historic 1996 fan vote.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

6 locations

Pickup details

Start outside the Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum on North Amity Street. From Baltimore’s main transit hub, take local transit toward the Poe House and walk the final stretch. Check current connections on the day of travel; no guide will be waiting.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

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