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Discover the real Monterey - the Original Monterey Walking Tours

Discover the real Monterey - the Original Monterey Walking Tours

Overview

Discover the Real Monterey on an adventure with the Original Monterey Walking Tours!

Skip the tourist spots and explore what most visitors miss – the hidden heart of Old Monterey. Wander through peaceful garden courtyards, peek into historic adobes and see Monterey’s "Plymouth Rock." Stand on the spot where the State of California was born and thrill to the rousing tale of “Sloat's Landing” – when one bold action changed the fate of an entire country.

The best way to really get to know Monterey? Up close an on foot, with the Original Monterey Walking Tours.

City: Monterey & Carmel

Fri 09 Jan

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Starting at $35.00

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Fri 09 Jan

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

An engaging, personable and knowledgeable guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Monterey State Historic Park

We will see and visit many historic buildings and sites, including some State Park properties.

Colton Hall Museum

Visit California's "Constitution Hall".

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (30)

Guide366195

Nov 2021

My family did a tour with Tom for my father's 80th birthday and the tour was a great hit with everyone. Even as frequent visitors to the area, little did we know the important role Monterey played in both California's and the US's formation- all of our minds were blown. The tour was a very pleasant walk around key points in downtown Monterey, it was well planned and delivered. Tom was a great guide, lots of fun and enthusiastic about his expertise, and the value was unbeatable. Highly recommend.

Anna_K

Sep 2021

We have a vacation home in Monterey.. so we claim to know the area.. we learned a lot from Tom! He reminded me of my Dad.. who is a resident expert historian of many areas.. and he told the story of Monterey as we walked around. I loved knowing how special Monterey is to California's story and how it came to be.. why not Monterey as the capitol? My teenage kids enjoyed it too - it was a great family affair. We love tours.. it's hard to do it yourself.. why not let an expert show you around? It was long overdue for us! Sometimes it was hard to hear with the traffic, but that's part of the city!!! We like it.. we debriefed over our dinner and we all agreed it was a nice 2 hour afternoon - and we are much better educated - and think Monterey is super special!

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thanks for joining us.

mikeo126

Jul 2021

Thom did a great job explaining the history of Monterey. He gave us tidbits I never knew about. I highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thanks for joining us