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

Sun 20 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)

P8955XClisap

Aug 2020

It was like a scavenger hunt. It would be nice to know it involved walking uphill. Great narration. It was a great way to get around to a different part of Carmel

Bitoy_168

Aug 2020

I was Not able to download the audio tour , it took forever to download so, I shared my son’s earphone so we can start the tour rather than waiting for it finish downloading. We’re kinda hesitant to go closer to the houses since we’re not sure if it’s ok, coz it seems it’s a private property. I was also disappointed since the house that I like to take picture with is the Hansel and Gretel one, which is underconstruction and was Not able to take picture with. I guess it’s nice to update the tourists of the changes so we can decide and maybe take another tour instead.

Wrldenthusiast

Jul 2020

This was a quick, fun, out of the “norm” experience. The directions were very clear and easy to follow with a lot of fun info at each stop. Depending on how quickly you’re moving you will get through this between 30 min-1 hour. Make sure that you purchase and download the app and your tour with a WiFi signal, before you go. I made the mistake of trying to do this while we were eating lunch beforehand, no WiFi and it took a very long time (until I finally got connected to a WiFi signal) and drained my battery in the process. Also, there are some hills along the way, for those that may have a more difficult time with an uphill walk.

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

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