Carmel Guided Walking Tour: History and Architecture

Our guides, who are adept at storytelling, present to you an entirely different perspective of Carmel on your stroll. They expertly combine the narratives of art and artists, architecture, history, and the remarkable tales of the individuals who founded this distinctive forested village that is Carmel.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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?
What's Included
  • Local guide
Location
Fjorn-by-the-Sea
Garden Courtyard of the Pine Inn Hotel, Ocean Avenue & Lincoln Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kelley_f
Oct 25, 2024
This tour is fantastic - Loved this tour. We started with a great historic overview. The secret passage ways were amazing. Great way to get to know carmel by sea. Our guide Monica Hudson was fantastic
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Cheryl_o
Oct 21, 2024
Wonderful tour guide - Amazing guide, fantastic tour. Recommend it to locals and visitors alike. Monica was knowledgeable and interactive, loved this experience.
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Sardo4
Oct 15, 2024
Day in Carmel - Monica was wonderful. We enjoyed the 2 hours. She knows so much about Carmel History and she is very entertaining. Would highly recommend
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Sar0shv
Sep 29, 2024
Unique enjoyable perspective from our tour guide Steve at Georges Taxi - Monica is an amazing guide. Has really studied the local history of Carmel. She has in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for the entire tour
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294chrisg
Sep 20, 2024
Great walking tour! - What a great early afternoon experience. Monica, our tour guide, was full of fun facts and historical data. The pace was perfect and the size of the group was “just right”. Learned so much that will make the rest of our explorations in Carmel fun.
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Michael_c
Sep 10, 2024
Monica was... - Monica was great....enthusiastic knowledgeable and fun...we have been coming to carmel for 35 yrs and never took a tour so learned alot of new things and look at the town much differently
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Jill_b
Sep 8, 2024
A Walk-About Carmel - Monica was amazing! Very engaging and so knowledgeable . Loved the tour and learned so much about the lovely community of Carmel 😊
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Tmagnum000
Aug 26, 2024
Must Do! - What an amazing tour! Our guide literally wrote the book on Carmel’s history. She was a perfect guide, very knowledgeable and had personal stories that were very informative.
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Dorothy_r
Aug 22, 2024
Informative tour - The guide wrote a book on Camel. The walking tour of two hours went by quickly. You will not be disappointed.
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David_w
Jul 30, 2024
Worth the time! Ask for Monica. - Great tour guide with so many interesting stories of the area! Very informative and entertaining. Monica was great 👍🏻
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).