VIP Death Weekend "Poe Places" Bus Tour
Additional Information
Explore the enduring mystery surrounding Poe’s tragic death on a special VIP Death Weekend Bus Tour of Poe’s Baltimore. The 2-hour tour ticket includes stops at four important Poe Places around Baltimore, including Poe’s graves (he has two!) plus the sites where Poe was found and passed away. Bus Ticket also include scenes from a special re-enactment of Edgar Allan Poe's first funeral and the new "Poe in Film & Fashion Exhibit" at 1840s Plaza. Death and funeral imagery (including body in an open casket), may not be suitable for young children. Viewer discretion advised.
Note: Bus Tours are NOT included with general festival admission. Tours offered October 2 & 3, at 11AM & 2PM. Virtual Tours are offered online only and do not include admission to the live event. This tour requires 100% ID check and proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
Tour admission: $59pp, 2 hours / Virtual Program ticket $25, all day.
Ticket Details
Bus Tours leave from Festival Grounds at 203 N. Amity Street, 11AM and 2PM. This tour requires 100% ID check and proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
BUS TOUR ITINERARY (2 hours)
- Gunner's Hall historical perspective
- The Hospital where Poe died
- Poe in Film & Fashion Exhibit at 1840s Plaza, plus candle-light vigil at the historic Carroll Mansion
- Westminster Hall & Burying Ground including two Poe graves
VIRTUAL ITINERARY (1.5 hour)
- Gunner's Hall historical perspective
- The hospital where Poe died
- Scenes from Poe's *first* funeral
- Westminster Hall & Burying Ground including two Poe graves
- Q & A exploring the conspiracy theories surrounding Poe's death.