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.

We bought tickets right before a tour started. We didn't want to wait another hour and a half for the tour with the actor, but it did look fun. Al was our guide. He was knowledgeable and tried to be engaging with the four members of our group. Photography is not allowed inside the home. We toured the house and the galleries in the museum in under two hours.

If you know nothing about Mark Twain, don't worry... there's an exhibit to walk through that will give you a nice overview of America's premiere humorist who likely is the father of true American literature. If you've read his works, you'll have an even better time seeing some of the environs where he arguably had the best 17 years of his life and career. The home and museum are impressive. The tour is well worth taking. Our guide (Beth) was knowledgeable, thorough, and accommodating. The details provided by the tour and from just gazing at the ceiling are amazing. Be prepared for some stairs (the home has a second and third floor), low banisters, and low lighting (it is kept at levels thought to be consistent with the time period in which Twain resided there. Also, be prepared for the rules: Don't touch anything, the group has to stay together in the same room, and no photographs. A word to the wise: silence your phone for about a 1/2 hour and leave it in your pocket. You don't need it, you can't use it, and there's a great deal to take in with your eyes and ears. Rest assured, there are books and postcards if you need photographic evidence of the interior. The museum has a second exhibit, which changes periodically but is of equal interest. There is also a 20-minute movie on Twain's life. It's probably the one thing you could skip if pressed for time. It's good, but you get what you need from the tour and the exhibits. Check the website for interesting cultural events, such as book debuts/talks, lawn parties, and late-night tours. They even put on plays as Twain's children did long ago. It is worth a visit when in Hartford or the surrounding areas!

The Mark Twain House in Hartford is a fascinating place to visit, with unique architecture and hand-stenciled wall designs. We thoroughly enjoyed the guided tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, but discouraged questions, which was too bad. Photos are not allowed to be taken inside the house itself. The entrance fee is kind of pricey, but there are a few discounts available. There is a cafe at the museum, but we didn’t eat there.