The tour was very interesting and showed the beautiful house. The amount of detail that was put into it was breathtaking. Our tour guide was thorough though a little awkward. The only negative was the group of boomers we were with who didn’t know how to function in a public space.

We chose the Living History Guided tour. Our guide, Olivia, was fantastic. She did a great job and was able to answer questions. The house itself is beautiful and was fun to take a step back in time and imagine what it was like to live there. Besides the tour, the museum has additional things to view. A delightful trip.

What a great way to spend a few hours! Highly recommend the Living Tour and making an online reservation in advance. Tour group kept small and we had a fabulous tour guide who played the character of Mark Twain's local pastor and best friend. He really made the life of Mark Twain and his family come to life through his story telling and pointing out of significant artifacts in the home. Well worth the few extra dollars above the general tour.

This house is beautiful. My friend and I had an early morning tour, only one other person joined so it was just four of us including the guide. I like smaller tours. The guide was very knowledgeable about Mark Twain and the house. I liked how we got to hear about the function/purpose of each room in the house and the restoration of the rooms as well. We really enjoyed this tour. I highly recommend if you're in Hartford to stop and visit. Be sure to get tickets beforehand.

We had a great experience here! I booked the tours in advance, we did the General House tour, my husband, me and our 8 month old. We put her in a carrier and left the stroller in the car, it was such a great experience! Beautiful home, we learned a lot and would recommend it for anyone spending time in Hartford.

Make sure to buy your ticket in advance. I waited until a couple of days before I was due to visit and was lucky to snag one of the last ones. I arrived in advance of my tour and watched the video and saw the exhibits before my tour. They have two different options you can go thru with a guide in character as one of the members of the Twain household or just a normal tour. The regular tour which I took runs about an hour. We had an excellent tour and learned a lot about his life. well worth a stop.

The house is amazing. For a guy like Sam, who experienced financial problems, it is a really nice place. Very beautiful. They thoughtfully put chairs that can be sat in on every floor so old-timers like I am can rest a bit. Of course, there is a big story that goes with the house and it is very interesting. Old Sam was an interesting guy for sure. Worth going to hear the full story. It is not cheap [and I am]. But I think the tour and visit was worth it. Good visitor center, visuals, tour guides, a movie, lots of things from his younger days - although a significant number of displays are reproductions. No photos may be taken inside the house. Also, take the time to go next door to the Stowe house while you are there.

Joseph Twitchell is a remarkable actor who did a fantastic job in our Living Tours. Book in advance as this living tour experience with an actor as your guide is a one of a kind, takes you back to 1903. The story telling is captivating and adds to the overall experience. The house itself is beautifully preserved and magnificently designed. The wallpapers alone and furniture are a feast to the eye. Had a great time. The Nook Cafe has lovely staff and good Zuchini Bread.

I was in Springfield, MA for NCAA hockey games on Thursday and Saturday, so decided to spend Friday in Hartford (only 26 miles south). Being a great fan of Mark Twain, I searched for the House. A search made somewhat difficult by a lack of signage except right at the property. Directed to the ample parking, I was somewhat surprised to find it considerably below the grade level of the museum and house. As I can have difficulty with stairs I was a little put off, but the stairs were pretty low-rise with good handrails. Later I observed there was an unobtrusive ramp to one side. While the Museum makes every effort to be accessible, the House itself has a lot of stairs, with no apparent alternative. I signed up for the next tour and while I was waiting perused the first floor gallery of exhibits. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and witty. The House itself has been spectaculary restored after a history of varied occupants. Architecturally it is a late Victorian gem by Edward Tuckerman Potter, with a stairway atrium rising through all three stories. Interior decoration by Tiffany and Candace Wheeler is stunning. The artifacts inside are a combination of actual Twain belongings and period pieces. When queried, the guide ably distinguished which prices were originals. The Clemens were widely traveled and the house is full of curios. I learned a lot about the Clemens and their trials and tribulations. Alas, no photos were allowed inside either the House or the Museum. After the tour, I walked through the museum's second-level galleries, full of Twain memorabilia and learned a great deal more about their lives.

We took the Living History Tour with Olivia as our guide back to the late 1880s. She was excellent as Susie, the eldest daughter of Samuel Clemons. Her presentation was very lively and included both a selection on the piano and a vocal rendition. We highly recommend this tour.