Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour | 30 minutes to 1 hour

78 Reviews | Monterey & Carmel
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Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Lifetime access to Fairy Tale Houses of Carmel-by-the-Sea tour
  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Carmel’s famous Comstock Cottages without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable audio tour. • See 11 fairytale cottages, and find out about architect Hugh Comstock, who married a dollmaker here in the 1920s • Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse who co-authored a book about Carmel's historic homes • Do it all in 40 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline. Please note that this is a hilly walk.

Meeting points

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

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Itinerary

  • N/A (Pass By)

    The tour takes place in Carmel by the Sea.

  • Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh Comstock (Pass By)

    The tour explores Hugh Comstock's Fairy-Tale Cottages.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    The tour starts outside The Getaway where you'll be introduced to the VoiceMap app, the tour creator and the tour.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    It's the perfect place to stop and grab lunch or a snack if you feel so inclined. They make great sandwiches.

  • Ocean Avenue (Pass By)

    The tour goes past a section of Carmel's Ocean Avenue

  • Carmel Plaza (Pass By)

    Nestled in the heart of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Plaza is home to one-of-a-kind fashion finds and specialty national brands, distinctive restaurants, gourmet shops, wine tasting rooms, salons and more in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting.

  • Devendorf Park (Pass By)

    The tour ends near Devendorf Park.

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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3.3

78 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
    8
  • 2 stars
    6
  • 1 star
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Showing 1-5 of 35 reviews with 5 stars

Charming Shopping and Restaurants

Published on Jan, 2025

This was a fun thing to do with the family. It is a picturesque area with shops and restaurants. Do not expect any bargains, but it is nice and fun. There are some unique shops. It wouldn't take more than half a day and maybe even less. The parking is free, which is nice, and there are some parallel spots and some regular parking spots. At the end of the road is the beach.

Fairy tales!

Published on Dec, 2024

Great audio walking tour. We really enjoyed the clear descriptions and the app’s ease of use. The walk is about a mile up and down some hills, but nothing tiring.

This was so fun! THe...

Published on Jul, 2024

This was so fun! THe directions were spot on and it was so fun to learn the history of this neat town!

Host thought of everything

Published on Jul, 2024

The house was nice and very clean. The kitchen was well equipped to cook in and had plenty of dishes, silverware, and glasses. The hot tub was nice as well. It was very quiet and easy to get to. The grocery store was very close and so were restaurants.

Beautiful, historical Caramel -by - the- Sea

Published on Mar, 2024

The audio tour was easy to follow with just the right amount of information...3 minutes or less per house. Walking this beautiful area and seeing historic homes was well worth the time, less than an hour. Being able to walk uphill and down is a requirement! Wear good walking shoes!

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