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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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Big Sur McWay Falls 4 Hour Private Tour 1 to 12 People

See Big Sur from Monterey or Carmel on a private half-day tour with a local driver guide. Stop at Bixby Bridge, walk among coastal redwoods in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, and choose the longer option to add McWay Falls or Henry Miller Library.

4.9(62)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 62 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £250.02 per person

Carmel-by-the-Sea French Macaron Class with a Macaron Master

You will be baking macarons with a macaron master who has been featured on the Cooking Channel. You will receive hands-on training and all the techniques, tips and tricks to create these gourmet treats at home! We also offer private classes for up to 12, perfect for families, celebrations and team building, with discreet sessions for guests who prefer privacy.

4.9(61)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 61 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £90.71 per person

Sunset Sailing Cruise in Monterey Bay

Looking to impress your date or just treat yourself to something unforgettable? Our Sunset Cruise is the most popular (and most romantic!) way to experience Monterey Bay. Departing daily, 90 minutes before sunset, this dreamy 1.5-hour sail includes complimentary drinks and a light snack.

4.8(63)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 63 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £72.42 per person

Cannery Row: Sardines, Steinbeck and Sea Otters

Cannery Row is more than just the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Explore the Cannery Row that most visitors never see, with the Original Monterey Walking Tours and local guides who make the tales of Monterey come alive! Journey back to the days when Monterey was "the Sardine Capital of the World" and experience the enchanting allure of the Monterey waterfront and Cannery Row, today the home of the Monter…

4.9(50)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 50 reviews2 h 15 minFree cancellation

From £26.68 per person

Myths, Legends and Tales of Old Monterey

Discover the Real Monterey! Visit historic sites and adobes and hear fascinating tales of the people and events of Old Mexican California's Capitol. Skip the tourist spots and explore what most visitors miss – the hidden heart of Old Monterey. Wander through peaceful garden courtyards, peek into historic adobes and see Monterey’s "Plymouth Rock." Stand on the spot where the State of California wa…

4.8(46)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 46 reviews2 h 15 minFree cancellation

From £26.68 per person

2-Hour Monterey and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour

Fantastic ocean vistas at every turn. This is one of the best coast drives anywhere! Highlights include Monterey historical buildings, Fisherman's Wharf harbor views, Cannery Row, Lover's Point and many amazing view stops. Get up close with deer (providing they are out), sand dunes and cypress trees. Plus see Pacific Grove, including downtown and historic points of interest, butterflies permittin…

4.2(79)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 79 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £128.82 per person

Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Monterey

Enjoy sailing the Monterey Bay without engine noise. You will be offered a complimentary beverage after your captain hoists the sails and catches the wind to make for a peaceful and exciting cruise on the bay. On the way out of the harbor, look out for sea lions, sea otters, and harbor seals. Once you pass the breakwater, the sailing fun begins and you can relax with a beverage while your captain…

4.8(46)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 46 reviews1 h 15 minFree cancellation

From £49.55 per person

Treasure Hunt Ride Ticket and 1 Power-Up Combo

Limited time offer: FREE RE-RIDES! Treasure Hunt: The Ride is an interactive theme park ride adventure that the entire family can enjoy and compete for the highest scores! The ticket allows you to ride the attraction over an over again in a single calendar day, and compete with family and friends for the highest scores! Your ticket will be valid at anytime during regular opening hours! Built excl…

4.7(50)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 50 reviews40 minFree cancellation

From £17.52 per person

4 hour Electric Bike Rental on 17 Mile Drive

Our powerful eBikes will let you climb the steep hills of Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea with ease! With over 40 miles of scenic coastline to explore, where the speed limit never exceeds 25 mph, Monterey Bay is one of the best cycling locations in the world. From our shop at 2106 Sunset Dr, bike lanes run adjacent to the road for miles in each direction! And there's lots of free parking nearb…

4.9(32)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 32 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £42.69 per person

Monterey Bay Famous Dog Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

You will coast from our downtown Carmel-By-The-Sea bike shop directly down to Carmel Beach to romp on the beach with your furry friend! Then ride along the Carmel coastline via Scenic Drive. You’ll sniff out landmarks like the Frank Lloyd Wright house, Tor House, Butterfly House, Carmel River State Beach, Clint Eastwood’s Mission Ranch, the Carmel Mission and Mission Trail Park, the original fair…

4.8(30)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 30 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £99.09 per person

3-Hour Monterey, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour

IF BOOKING MORE THAN ONE CAR MAKE SEPERATE RESERVATIONS Swap crowded tour buses for the freedom of a bright-yellow, open-air GoCar and experience the entire Monterey Peninsula on your own schedule. This extended, three-hour route combines the region’s most searched-for highlights—Monterey Bay, Cannery Row, and Pacific Grove—with hidden coastal gems you’d never find on a conventional tour. Why You…

4.5(35)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 35 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £174.56 per person

Independent Tour Guide For 17 Mile Drive With GPS Audio Stories

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the famous 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, Monterey, with a self-guided audio tour! Learn about iconic landmarks like Lone Cyprus, Seal Rock, and Spanish Bay as you drive past. Discover the history behind Cannery Row, Monterey's Aquarium, and Fisherman's Wharf. Experience this ultimate scenic drive at its fullest. This s…

4.0(59)Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 59 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £9.71 per person

Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

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 s…

3.4(102)Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 102 reviews1 h 20 min

From £6.09 per person

Carmel Valley Wine Tour's Premium Package

Join Carmel Valley’s #1 Wine Tasting Tour! Over 20 years of Carmel Valley Wine Tasting experience! Start the Day with a scenic ride out to Carmel Valley Village in our luxury and comfortable coaches and trolleys. Don’t confine yourself to a cramped smaller vehicles! Premium tastings at Carmel Valley's finest wineries complement the wonderful sit down lunches with either Mexican Food or French Bis…

4.5(28)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 28 reviews5 h

From £186.75 per person

Big Sur Highway 1 Self-Driving Audio Tour: Carmel to McWay Falls

Drive Big Sur's legendary stretch of Highway 1 often called “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world", with a storyteller riding along. GPS-triggered stories play automatically as you pass Point Lobos, Bixby Bridge, Point Sur Lighthouse, Nepenthe and the Henry Miller Library, ending at McWay Falls. Hear how convicts helped carve the road from the cliffs, why Orson Welles bought land h…

4.6(19)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 19 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £9.71 per person

Scenic Path Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided, self-paced GPS audio walking tour will explore Carmel-by-the-Sea’s spectacular Scenic Road. We will walk along the bluff pathway above Carmel Beach and take in the magnificent view of Carmel Bay from Pebble Beach to Carmel Point and Point Lobos. This tour will begin and end at the historic La Playa Carmel Hotel located at Camino Real and Eighth Avenue. Other attractions include…

4.7(17)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £9.14 per person

Monterey, Big Sur, 17 Mile Dr. 3.5 hrs Private Tour 1 - 12 ppl

This individual private day trip in a luxury car for you, one to 12 persons. The cost varies based on the number of people. We go Monterey, 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. Then on Big Sur Highway one to Point Lobos, Garrapata State Beach, Rocky Point, and Bixby Bridge at your own pace. With a chauffeur driven car, you don't need to worry about which roads to take and spending time looking for suitab…

4.8(15)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 15 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £226.39 per person

Half Day Monterey Peninsula Sightseeing Tour

This comprehensive tour offers a fantastic introduction to the breathtaking beauty of the Monterey Peninsula, featuring sightseeing in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach (with 17 Mile Drive entry included!), and charming Carmel-by-the-Sea. You'll delve into local history and explore iconic points of interest such as the bustling Fisherman's Wharf and historic Cannery Row. Throughout the day, s…

5.0(12)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews3 h 15 min

From £182.94 per person

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Cannery Row in Monterey California and the surrounding area as well as a number of hotels and historic sites. There's a separate admission charge for entrance to Monterey Bay Aquarium. On this tour, you'll hear how the area served as the industrial heart of Monterey in the first half of the 1900s. Its seemingly inexhaustible number of P…

4.1(20)Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 20 reviews1 h 15 minFree cancellation

From £6.85 per person

Big Sur Sightseeing Tour

What makes this Big Sur tour truly unique is our over 25 years of unparalleled expertise in guiding educational adventures through the majestic Monterey County, offering you a deep dive into the natural wonders of the Big Sur coast and fascinating insights into the ancient redwood trees that define this region. Our carefully curated itinerary ensures you experience the best, from a brief stop at…

5.0(11)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews3 h 15 min

From £189.04 per person

Big Sur Electric Bike Tour Along Old Coast Road

Discover one of the most scenic rides in the world on our electric bikes. Famous for its beauty, Big Sur offers the ultimate experience to explore California's Central Coast. On this guided tour, we will meet at the start of the Old Coast Road, on Highway 1 directly across the entrance to the Andrew Molera State Park parking lot. Please note that there is no cell service in this area. Your guide…

4.3(13)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 13 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £133.40 per person

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

3.9(15)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews4 h 40 min

From £7.62 per person

Afternoon Half-day Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour

What truly sets this Afternoon Half-day, Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour apart is the unparalleled expertise of your guide, who not only boasts over 25 years of hands-on experience in the region but also holds a Master's Degree in Viticulture. This isn't just a tasting; it's an immersive educational journey! You'll gain a profound understanding of the unique terroir, specific varietals thriving i…

5.0(7)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews3 h 30 min

From £206.57 per person

Chocolates and Cheers Chocolate Making and Optional Wine Tasting

Indulge in a delightful chocolate-making with an optional wine or craft beer tasting at The Wine Experience on Cannery Row, Monterey. Under the guidance of Carrie Griffin, a seasoned wine curator turned chocolate enthusiast, learn to temper chocolate, craft truffle shells, and fill them with smooth ganache. This two-hour hands-on class ensures you leave with a beautiful box of your own decadent c…

5.0(7)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £52.60 per person