Cape May Walking Tours

Cape May Walking Tours

For history up close and personal, nothing beats a walking tour. A number of different tours are available.

Historic District Walking Tour: This tour gives students a perspective on life in the Victorian era and helps them learn about and understand their heritage and built environment. Tour takes approximately 1½ hours.

Architectural Walking Tour: This tour focuses on the major elements of Victorian architectural style and lasts about 60 minutes.

Cape May on Fire: Fire Chief Lansing (a living history character) is your guide on this tour, which follows the path of the great fire of 1878, with students reliving the battle to save the town, block by block. Tour takes about 60 minutes.

Fisherman’s Wharf Tour: Students tour the Lobster House dock and fish packing plant, for a glimpse into today’s commercial fishing industry. Tour lasts about 45 minutes.

To schedule a visit or tour, contact MAC's Group Tour Office:
609-884-5404, Ext. 158
sgibson@capemaymac.org

Schedule a program for your classroom or assembly to prepare your students for their Cape May Walking Tour. Several programs correlate with these Walking Tours. For information, contact:

Museum Education Coordinator. Robert E. Heinly
609-884-5404, Ext. 134
rheinly@capemaymac.org