Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Monterey & Carmel booking from $7.99

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Carmel’s famous Comstock Cottages without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable audio tour.

• See 11 fairytale cottages, and find out about architect Hugh Comstock, who married a dollmaker here in the 1920s
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse who co-authored a book about Carmel's historic homes
• Do it all in 40 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Please note that this is a hilly walk.

City: Monterey & Carmel

Wed 09 Apr

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What's Included

Lifetime access to Fairy Tale Houses of Carmel-by-the-Sea tour

VoiceMap Application

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh Comstock

The tour explores Hugh Comstock's Fairy-Tale Cottages.

Ocean Avenue

The tour goes past a section of Carmel's Ocean Avenue

Carmel Plaza

Nestled in the heart of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Plaza is home to one-of-a-kind fashion finds and specialty national brands, distinctive restaurants, gourmet shops, wine tasting rooms, salons and more in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting.

Devendorf Park

The tour ends near Devendorf Park.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (80)

texmex915

Mar 2025

We loved walking around this area. It’s so beautiful and interesting. Both my adult kids loved walking around the area March trip and weather was amazing

Shobana_R

Mar 2025

Without the guided tour, we would not have been able to locate all the cottages. Very useful! Loved it!

amychav

Jan 2025

This was a fun thing to do with the family. It is a picturesque area with shops and restaurants. Do not expect any bargains, but it is nice and fun. There are some unique shops. It wouldn't take more than half a day and maybe even less. The parking is free, which is nice, and there are some parallel spots and some regular parking spots. At the end of the road is the beach.

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Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

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