Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

Overview

Your walk opens up a whole new vista of Carmel for you while our guides, who are skilled storytellers, weave together the tales of the arts and artists, architecture and history and the unbelievable stories of the people who created this unique village in a forest which is Carmel.

City: Monterey & Carmel

Sat 31 May

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Starting at $40.00

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Sat 31 May

Starting at $40.00

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What's Included

Local guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

First Murphy House

Have you wondered why and how the unique Village of Carmel-by-the-Sea was created? Join us and hear the story of the artist village which has charmed visitors from all over the world. Have you ever heard of the Milk Shrine or of a teenager building a home and becoming a master builder, way back in 1902?

Golden Bough Playhouse

We stop at our first of many charming courtyards. Here is the site of the original theater of the Golden Bough and we become acquainted with the fascinating story of Ted Kuster, the man who realized his dream of building "one of the most beautiful and best equipped small theaters in America". We will share some of the personal experiences of the people who used to attend the fabulous performances.

Church of The Wayfarer

Entering through the beautiful biblical garden we arrive at the quaint church of the Wayfarer. With it's slate roof and small bell tower it resembles a chapel in a forest. In historic fashion the bell is still rung by hand and the stained glass windows are worth a visit. You will find that dogs are everywhere and you will hear the story of the unique place dogs occupy in Carmel.

Devendorf Park

Our walk will take us past a couple of unique artist studios where, if we are lucky, we have a chance to meet the artist. The smell of fresh coffee and bakery goods accompanies us as we enter Devendorf Park which is well guarded by an immense California Live Oak tree.

The Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden

If you are a book lover you will want to come back here for a visit after the tour. This unique independent books store also is host to the Secret Garden. Here, in this serene and peaceful atmosphere we find ourselves inside an authentic geodesic dome from the 1970's. If you are old enough to remember the hippy era you will feel right at home!

Carmel Art Association

No surprise that our last stop is at a veritable Carmel institution. The Art Association was founded at the very beginning of Carmel's existence and has survived in various forms over a century. It is still owned by dozens of talented artists. A rotating offering, a fabulous variety of high quality sculptures and paintings are on display and for sale. If you love art, this is a "Must See" .

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (99)

Muy_F

Mar 2025

Monica Hudson was a very knowledgeable tour director! She provided information that wasn’t on line. We learned so much about Carmel. It was definitely worth the time.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

It was wonderful to have you both on tour. We had interesting questions and it is great to know you had fun and feel you spent your time well!

599margiee

Mar 2025

We had an outstanding experience with Monica on our Walking Tour of Carmel. She is an expert guide on this lovely city. We learned so much history & saw parts of the village we would never see on our own. As other reviewers have said, she wrote the book &, as visitors, we benefit from her knowledge. Many thanks for a wonderful tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

It was great sharing the story of our unique village with you!

himanin2021

Feb 2025

Informative and got a background into Carmel-by-the-sea we wouldn’t have gotten otherwise! Monica is passionate about the history of the area and has done her own research.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you so much for letting me know you benefitted from joining the tour. It means a lot to me!