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Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

Overview

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Cannery Row in Monterey California and the surrounding area as well as a number of hotels and historic sites. There's a separate admission charge for entrance to Monterey Bay Aquarium.

On this tour, you'll hear how the area served as the industrial heart of Monterey in the first half of the 1900s. Its seemingly inexhaustible number of Pacific sardine attracted fishermen, investors and inventors from around the world seeking their fortune. But, (spoiler alert!) overfishing would decimate the industry by the 1950s.

You will also discover the connection between John Steinbeck and this area as you meet some of the colorful characters that were immortalized in his novel Cannery Row and its sequel Sweet Thursday. Finally, you'll discover the incredible story of how Cannery Row quite literally rose from the ashes to what is now a welcoming waterfront of world-class hotels, wine rooms, restaurants and shopping opportunities.

City: Monterey & Carmel

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $7.99

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Fri 20 Sep

Starting at $7.99

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What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Additional Info

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

The Cannery Row Monument

The tour takes you past the Cannery Row Monument and briefly explains the significance of each person depicted.

Doc Rickett's Pacific Biological Laboratories

You'll walk past Doc Rickett's Pacific Biological Laboratories where you'll more about the man that lived there.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

The tour takes you past the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

San Carlos Beach

You'll walk along the San Carlos Beach.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (9)

RogandBett

May 2022

A great experience with lots of information about Cannery Row and its residents. Would definitely recommend this very good value for money tour.

N5513TMronalds

Feb 2022

My wife and I found that we had a much greater appreciation for the area and its history from listening to the tour. I would buy another one in the future.

Stay02180073796

Jul 2021

I’m not one for aimlessly walking through tourist shops when I go to a new place. I like to learn about the history and culture. This self paced tour was great! I liked that I could go at my own pace and spend my time as I like to rather than being tied to a group with a leader I have to struggle to hear. The app was easy to use and gave great directions. My only hiccup was that is used all my phone battery… so bring along a portable charger and you will be set. I’m taking another tour tomorrow!