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Things to do in Monterey & Carmel

98+ tours, tickets and activities in Monterey & Carmel, USA. Booking is completed on Viator, with free cancellation on many options.

Tours and activities in Monterey & Carmel

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Pinnacles National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore Pinnacles National Park with a tour that plays from your phone as you drive and hike. Start on the east or west side, follow clear GPS directions, and choose the stops that fit your day. This hidden California park feels wild and quiet. Walk past tall rock spires, dry hills, and giant boulders stacked in narrow canyons. Stop near the Pinnacles Visitor Center, Bacon Family Ranch, Peaks Vie…

New9 hFree cancellation

From £9.90 per person

Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Bohemian Art Scene: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to gallery hop around Carmel-by-the-Sea's art scene at your own pace? See 18 galleries and studios with this affordable self-guided walking tour. • Find out what makes this small seaside city a mecca for modern day Bohemian artists • Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, who co-authored the book Historic Homes and Inns of Carmel-by-the-Sea • Do it all in two hours or linger…

New2 h 30 min

From £6.09 per person

Private Historical Walking Tour in Carmel with Carmel Beach

Enjoy a private walking tour through the charming streets of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Discover the town's artistic heritage and fascinating history with a professional local guide. Explore landmarks that shaped this unique coastal village. Visit the Carmel Heritage Society and learn how the community began. Experience the creative spirit at the Carmel Art Association. Relax among the gardens of Devendo…

New2 hFree cancellation

From £230.35 per person

Private Gourmet Walking Tour in Carmel with Tastings

This private gourmet walking tour lets you discover Carmel through authentic local flavors. Enjoy a relaxed journey with a professional local guide while every tasting is included. Begin with fresh Japanese specialties before exploring Carmel Plaza's vibrant culinary scene. Sample local honey and discover how California's flowers influence every variety. Continue with carefully selected artisan c…

New3 h

From £781.13 per person

Private Monterey Walking Food Tour with Local Tastings

This private walking food tour lets you discover Monterey through authentic local flavors and fascinating history. Walk along the famous waterfront with a professional local guide while enjoying carefully selected tastings. Begin with Monterey's celebrated clam chowder before sampling regional craft beer. Continue through the historic district where fresh pastries add another local favorite to yo…

New3 h 30 min

From £559.29 per person

Big Sur Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour from Monterey to San Luis

Explore the stunning Big Sur coastline at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Starting at Monastery Beach, journey through breathtaking landscapes including Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and the iconic Bixby Bridge. Engage with rich histories and fascinating stories through location-based audio as you enjoy stops like McWay Falls and Jade Cove. Perfect for those who prefer a priva…

New5 hFree cancellation

From £7.32 per person

Monterey Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Set off on a Monterey adventure filled with history, intrigue, and excitement! Explore the city’s fascinating past as the capital of Alta California, stroll along the famous Cannery Row, and discover the influential people who helped shape Monterey. Dive into the story behind the sardine canning industry, be amazed by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and experience the city’s lively jazz and golf cultu…

New3 h

From £38.11 per person

Steinbeck Monterey GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game

Walk through the real Monterey behind John Steinbeck's novels. From Cannery Row and Ed Ricketts's lab to Fisherman's Wharf and the bay's wild shoreline, this self-guided tour blends literary history, sardine-boom drama, marine science, and colorful local characters in the landscapes that shaped Steinbeck's most memorable stories. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own p…

New2 hFree cancellation

From £8.49 per person

Bixby Bridge, Garrapata State Park and Secluded Beach Photo Tour

****TOUR REQUIRES DRIVING TO LOCATIONS. FOLLOWING AND/OR MEETING AT LOCATIONS. Spend the day with a travel and adventure photographer touring Big Sur and Monterey County. As a world traveler and Instagram influencer, I bring a unique perspective to photography and want to share both the beauty and excitement of travel, adventure, and photography with you, one frame at a time. Be sure to bring you…

New5 hFree cancellation

From £724.15 per person