Why choose this Monterey & Carmel tour ?
This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Historic Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. This 60-minute tour is designed to keep you on the move while walking at a reasonably slow pace, and still see all of the main sites. You can pause the tour at any time to get a bite to eat or a refreshing drink to quench your thirst.
This tour will cover about 15 square blocks of the downtown Carmel to give you a “lay of the land”. You’ll explore some of Carmel’s quaint courtyards and passageways and walk by a number of wine rooms, art galleries, restaurants and hotels. You’ll also learn about Carmel’s founding fathers, distinctive architecture and storied past and provides numerous photo opportunities. The tour begins and ends at the Carmel Plaza. En route, you’ll pass two public restrooms and four ATM’s.
So start your tour with the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let us direct you on this adventure of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.
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What makes Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour a unique experience ?
This self-guided audio tour takes place in Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.
The tour begins at the Ocean Avenue entrance to the Carmel Plaza. On this one-hour tour you’ll pass many of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s popular stores, restaurants, wine rooms and art galleries.
The tour takes you through the Devendorf Park where you’ll discover how the park got it’s name.
The tour passes Chef Kurt Grasing’s namesake restaurant. Its lounge bar is extremely popular with locals as is the dog-friendly patio with cushy dog beds outback. If you have the time then and feel like it, you can pause the tour for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink.
The tour passes Hog’s Breath Inn which was once owned by actor Clint Eastwood. If you have the time and want to, you can pop inside and check it out.
The tour passes the Carmel Art Association and sculpture garden.
The tour passes the Pilgrim’s Way Book Store and Secret Garden. If you have the time its worth exploring.
The tour passes Steven Whyte’s Sculpture Studio. You’ll discover more about the internationally acclaimed figurative sculptor known for producing large sculptures including life-size characters.
The tour passes a small museum run by the Carmel Heritage Society. It’s in the First Murphy House. It’s open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12pm until 3pm.
The tour passes the Dawson Cole Fine Art Gallery which specializes in Contemporary and Modern sculptures. It’s a spectacular gallery well worth a visit if you have the time.
The tour passes the Weston Gallery that is owned by master photographer Edward Weston’s grandson. They exhibit a wonderful collection of photographs by Weston and another legendary local, Ansel Adams.
The tour passes the Harrison Memorial Library where you’ll discover who it’s named after.
The tour passes by the charming Cottage of Sweets building.
While you pass by the church you’ll discover it’s origins.
The tour briefly stops at Piccadilly Park where you’ll discover more about it’s origins.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not Included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Los_Angeles.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 2.5 Stars based on 13 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
