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

Package Details
Destination: Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States
Duration: 30 to 60 minutes
Price: $5.99
Details & Booking at viator.com
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Offered by: Viator
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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh Comstock, Torres Street NE of 6th Avenue, Carmel, CA

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

Pass By: The Getaway, Junipero Street &, Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

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

Pass By: Bruno's Market & Deli, Junipero St, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA

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

Pass By: Ocean Avenue and Mission Street, Carmel, CA 93921

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

Pass By: Carmel Plaza, Ocean Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel, CA 93923

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.

Pass By: Devendorf Park, Junipero St and Ocean Ave, Carmel, CA 93923

The tour ends near Devendorf Park.