Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

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?

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Guided 2-Hour Walking Tour in Carmel by the Sea

Reviews

4.98

126 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

124

Great history of Carmel
TarynSh,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Monica was extremely knowledgeable and a great storyteller. She also actively engaged the participants. Our teenage granddaughter begrudgingly joined us on the tour. At the end she said it was the best tour she had ever been on.
It was a very relaxed walk and the information provided was just enough to make the tour interesting.
LeezaGibbstown,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed our tour of Carmel. Monica provided us with lots of interesting history and showed us the neat little alley ways that we were not aware of. She kept the tour interesting.
Fantastically charming, exciting and unique
Zara N,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing lady who told Carmel’s unique and exciting story with compassion. She took us to places we would have missed if she hadn't shown us
Tour by the author who literally wrote the book!!!
Cookscajun,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I were grateful to have Monica H. all by ourself. What an incredible wealth of historical knowledge. She literally wrote the Carmel history book!!! We had such a memorable time learning about the history from someone who not only has lived in the area for many years but also personally knew many of the residents…There were tidbits of history only Monica could share. We would highly recommend you taking this tour upon arrival. Thank you for great memories Monica!!
A Must Tour for Your Carmel Visit
Jaclyn E,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
5 stars! Monica was a fantastic tour guide. My mom and I were lucky enough to have her all to ourselves, and she gave us such a special experience. She showed us not only the main highlights but also the hidden corners of Carmel that we never would have found on our own. Her knowledge of the city is impressive, and her love for it is contagious. I highly recommend booking a tour with Monica. Thank you for such a memorable day!
Nooks and Crannies Tour
G8462TDjohns,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful introduction to Carmel By The Sea. We learned about the history and backstory of the area and several of the buildings. Carmel has so many little alleys to explore and we discovered many of these on this tour. We took the tour our first day in Carmel and it enhanced the rest of our trip. I would highly recommend this tour!
Great Carmel Tour
Heidi D,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was very knowledgeable. She wrote a book on Carmel history. Saw many interesting places that were out of the way and that we would not have seen on our own.
Monica is the BEST!
Culture416817,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I can not imagine a better guide than Monica! She knew the history of Carmel and made it fascinating. Her stories were funny, engaging, insightful and we learned so much. I highly recommend Monica as your guide on this tour!
A GREAT time!
Inspiration434284,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Monica was full of great information about our favorite destination in California! She was interesting and charming to boot. We were very glad we did this tour. Educational and fun. It was money well spent!
Great walking tour of Carmel.
Ttug,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great walking tour. We enjoyed learning the history of Carmel and seeing different architectural sites. The group was about 12. The timing at each location was good, the walk was not racing, we learned new things. I would recommend this tour.