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

Sun 14 Dec

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Starting at $40.00

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Sun 14 Dec

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)

519devynk

Oct 2021

Monica, our tour guide, was very friendly, fun and knowledgeable. She gave us great history on Carmel by the Sea and it was obvious she did a lot of research to uncover unique aspects of the city to share with us.

Theresa_C

Sep 2021

I really enjoyed our time w the best tour guide ever! Her story telling and knowledge was so interesting. 2 hrs felt like 20 mins with her. We will be definitely doing more tours

Response from Host

Sep 2021

I am looking forward to seeing you next time on one of our other tours!

Beth B

Jun 2021

Our Carmel by the Sea tour with Monica was a highlight of our trip. We learned a lot in a short amount of time regarding many aspects of this beautiful village in a forest. Monica set a comfortable pace and adapted the tour to our questions. We saw so much more with her than would have been possible in 6 hours on our own. We especially loved the many alleyways, nooks and crannies as well as beautiful hotel courtyards and lounges that are part of the charm and history.