Self-Guided Podcast Tour Baltimore: Edgar Allan Poes Last Days
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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
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Duration 4 hours 16 min
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Guided experience
German, English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- 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
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Poe lived in this small brick rowhouse in the 1830s, crafting early psychological horror tales in a tight garret room.
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Stop 2
Site of Poe's original unmarked grave, his grand 1875 reburial monument, and the legendary Poe Toaster tradition.
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Stop 3
Houses rare Poe manuscripts, personal items, locks of hair, and coffin fragments in its dedicated Poe Room.
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Stop 4
A 1911 bronze monument capturing Poe in a listening posture, reflecting early civic efforts to memorialize his legacy.
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Stop 5
At the former Washington College Hospital (later Church Home), Poe spent his final four days in delirium before dying on October 7, 1849. The historic site is near 100 North Broadway.
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Stop 6
Historic 1775 waterfront saloon rumored to be the last drinking spot Poe visited before his demise.
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Stop 7
Home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, named directly after Poe's famous poem in a historic 1996 fan vote.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
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.
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