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Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

By VoiceMap Audio Tours
3.5 out of 5
Price is RM 47 per adult
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Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Devendorf Park
    • Junipero St and Ocean Ave
    • 93923, Carmel, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Carmel Plaza
    • Mission Street
    • 93921, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States

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Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • Opening hours: Sun 0:00-23:59
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 46.53 x 1 AdultRM 46.53
Total
Price is RM 46.53

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedVoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • What's includedWhat's includedLifetime access to this tour in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone and headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Carmel-by-the-Sea (Pass by)
This self-guided audio tour takes place in Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Carmel Plaza (Pass by)
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.
Devendorf Park
  • 1m
The tour takes you through the Devendorf Park where you'll discover how the park got it's name.
Grasings (Pass by)
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.
Hog's Breath Inn (Pass by)
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.
Carmel Art Association (Pass by)
The tour passes the Carmel Art Association and sculpture garden.
The Pilgrim's Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden (Pass by)
The tour passes the Pilgrim's Way Book Store and Secret Garden. If you have the time its worth exploring.
Steven Whyte's Sculpture Studio and Gallery (Pass by)
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.
First Murphy House (Pass by)
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.
Dawson Cole Fine Art (Pass by)
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.
Weston Gallery (Pass by)
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.
Harrison Memorial Library (Pass by)
The tour passes the Harrison Memorial Library where you'll discover who it's named after.
Cottage of Sweets (Pass by)
The tour passes by the charming Cottage of Sweets building.
Church of The Wayfarer (Pass by)
While you pass by the church you'll discover it's origins.
Piccadilly Park
  • 2m
The tour briefly stops at Piccadilly Park where you'll discover more about it's origins.
Tuck Box (Pass by)
The tour passes the fairytale-like tea room where if you have the time you can pose for a picture or two, or even enquire about having a cup of tea.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDevendorf Park
    • Junipero St and Ocean Ave
    • 93923, Carmel, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECarmel Plaza
    • Mission Street
    • 93921, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States

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