Carmel-by-the-Sea Tours & Experiences - Carmel Walks

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Carmel Walks
Location: meet in the outdoor courtyard of the Pine Inn, Lincoln & Ocean Ave   View Map
(831) 223-4399 website

Experience the spirit, characters and customs that make Carmel unique!

  • Feel the presence of early artists and artisans who created this beautiful hamlet – the perfect vehicle for creative expression.
  • Hear the words of California's poet Robinson Jeffers, Feminist Mary Austin or Nobel Winner John Steinbeck as you are introduced to the locations that inspired them so.
  • Delight in the charms of storybook cottages, the work of famous architects Bernard Maybeck and Charles Sumner Greene, as you meander through fragrant gardens, hidden pathways, and artistically & aesthetically pleasing courtyards and neighborhoods often missed by most visitors.
  • Meet some of today's creative geniuses while touring their amazing studios of world renowned photography and fine art.
  • Hear the rollicking stories of Carmel's early days including today's famous residents such as Clint Eastwood & Doris Day.
  • Inhale the aromas and fragrances of the shops and restaurants as you leisurely stroll through the dozens of fascinating venues.

It's a treasure at every footstep! Your tour is led by passionate "Carmelites" who look forward to making your visit an extraordinary one.

Reservations highly recommended. Tours usually run 10:00 am and 2:00 pm daily and last two hours. $30 per adult. $15 per child. 

Gael Gallagher is the owner and managing director of Carmel Walks since 2012. She strives everyday to provide an extraordinary introduction to the charms of Carmel.

She has called the beautiful Monterey Peninsula home for the past 40 years and is a native of Boston. Her life's work as a tour director, naturalist and historian is the perfect fit, and It is with passion and enthusiasm that she shares her beloved Carmel with guests.

"My goal is to delight your senses, enhance your knowledge, and exceed your expectations, leaving you feeling like a local and wanting more of this magical village known as Carmel-by-the-Sea."

Amenities

  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly