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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

Tue 22 Apr

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Starting at $35.00

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Tue 22 Apr

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)

Avi S

Nov 2019

Thom (our guide) was wonderful and lead us on an amazing two hour tour with lots of places and info.

camende

Nov 2019

Thom the tour guide was personable and knowledgeable. You walk (easy) for a couple of hours and learn about the early history of California. Many of the sites are California State Park property, so tour guides cannot be on the grounds (weird rule), but visitors can go in. I learned a lot about the creation of the California constitution, the early Caucasian and Mexican settlers of the Monterey area, and how California was eventually claimed by the U.S. I'm from California but there was much I didn't know! Well worth it.

klondike728

Oct 2019

I am an avid taker of guided tours throughout the world. I think it's a great way to discover a new city. To be fair, I did not complete this tour because after 30 minutes I was bored stiff - so very disappointing. I thought I was going to hear about the history of Monterey, how the area was settled but after the guide (Shirley) told us about how Spain came twice to the area tin the mid 1500s & again in 1602 the thread was dropped and we effectively began window shopping, stopping at store fronts and receiving commentary on furniture, how Rosina's restaurant served good food, that the fox theater was sold and thankfully not turned into condos etc. There was no substantive detail, nothing of interest.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

We sincerely regret that Monterey Walking Tours did not meet your expectations. We strive for excellence and 95% of our guests agree that we achieve that goal. The footprint of the tour initially sends us along Alvarado Street, in the center of the commercial district. You chose to abandon the group - without notifying the guide - before arriving at the first major historic building. Your demand for a refunded was immediately processed.