Top Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing

Q: What are the best options for Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing are: Old Monterey Walking Food Tour Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour 3-Hour Monterey, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour Scenic Path Carmel-by-the-Sea: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Big Sur Highway 1 Self-Driving Audio Tour: Carmel to McWay Falls

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing are: Afternoon Half-day Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour Morning Half Day Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour Big Sur Sightseeing Tour Half Day Monterey Peninsula Sightseeing Tour Big Sur Electric Bike Tour Along Old Coast Road View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include: Private Tour Big Sur McWay Falls California Coast Carmel Tour in The Heavenly 17 Mile Drive Carmel Valley Wine Tour's Premium Package Afternoon Half-day Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour 3-Hour Monterey, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove GoCar Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing include Hotel Pickup: Private Tour Big Sur McWay Falls California Coast Carmel Tour in The Heavenly 17 Mile Drive Afternoon Half-day Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour Morning Half Day Carmel Valley Wine Tasting Tour Big Sur Sightseeing Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Monterey & Carmel?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Monterey & Carmel are: Monterey & Carmel Luxury & Special Occasions Monterey & Carmel Luxury Tours Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing Monterey & Carmel Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours Monterey & Carmel Boat Tours View all tour styles in Monterey & Carmel →

17-Mile Drive offers the ultimate experience to explore the peninsula. You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your guide will take you …More

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17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour

17-Mile Drive offers the ultimate experience to explore the peninsula. You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your guide will take you...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Carmel-By-The-Sea Electric Bike Guided Tour

You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and explore cottages throughout Carmel. Passing several local historic sites, you will ride down the …More

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Carmel-By-The-Sea Electric Bike Guided Tour

You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and explore cottages throughout Carmel. Passing several local historic sites, you will ride down the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Monterey 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour

The best way to see the entire peninsula's coast is to begin at Monterey and travel through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. Our bike shop …More

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Monterey 17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour

The best way to see the entire peninsula's coast is to begin at Monterey and travel through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. Our bike shop...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Monterey Bay is one of the greatest places in the world to find whales and with the added bonus of a sunset viewing in the …More

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Sunset Whale Watch Tour in Monterey

Monterey Bay is one of the greatest places in the world to find whales and with the added bonus of a sunset viewing in the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and …More

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Monterey Whale Watching Tour

We are honored to be the #1 Whale Watching Company in Monterey Bay with a 99% success rate and offer: Two of the largest and...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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The longest running whale watching company on Monterey Bay. We have 3 boats ranging in size from 53’ to 70’. All boats are USCG inspected …More

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Whale Watching Tour Monterey California

The longest running whale watching company on Monterey Bay. We have 3 boats ranging in size from 53’ to 70’. All boats are USCG inspected...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

Keep an eye out for sea lions, deer, harbor seals, and tide pools along this immersive coastal adventure. Explore the world-famous 17-Mile Drive on an …More

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Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

Keep an eye out for sea lions, deer, harbor seals, and tide pools along this immersive coastal adventure. Explore the world-famous 17-Mile Drive on an...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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This nature walk takes you through serene woodlands, along craggy cliffs and beautiful coves. You may spot otters, seals and sealions, deer and birds. This …More

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Guided 2-Hour Point Lobos Nature Walk

This nature walk takes you through serene woodlands, along craggy cliffs and beautiful coves. You may spot otters, seals and sealions, deer and birds. This...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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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 …More

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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...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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Monterey Bay Kayak Rental Two Hours: Otters, Seals and Sea Lions

When in Monterey, kayaking on the bay is a must. Most renters describe this activity as the highlight of their visit to the area. There …More

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Monterey Bay Kayak Rental Two Hours: Otters, Seals and Sea Lions

When in Monterey, kayaking on the bay is a must. Most renters describe this activity as the highlight of their visit to the area. There...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Embark on an unforgettable adventure along the stunning Big Sur coastline with our exhilarating driving tour! Feel …More

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Half Day Private Big Sur Driving Tour in California

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Embark on an unforgettable adventure along the stunning Big Sur coastline with our exhilarating driving tour! Feel...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to …More

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Magical Monterey Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to …More

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Creative Carmel Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Unleash your adventurous side with our Unlimited Games Package! This pass grants you the freedom to explore Monterey's delights while indulging in some truly unique …More

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All Day Unlimited Games in Monterey

Unleash your adventurous side with our Unlimited Games Package! This pass grants you the freedom to explore Monterey's delights while indulging in some truly unique...

11 hours Free Cancellation

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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

GuideAlong's Audio Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey along this scenic 130 mile stretch of California’s coast. Along the way you'll be guided …More

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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Big Sur PCH Highway 1

GuideAlong's Audio Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey along this scenic 130 mile stretch of California’s coast. Along the way you'll be guided...

8 to 16 hours Free Cancellation

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Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of 17 Mile Drive Monterey

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of 17-Mile Drive and explore the Monterey Peninsula’s dramatic coastal views, rugged cliffs, and famous landmarks. See the iconic Lone …More

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Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of 17 Mile Drive Monterey

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio tour of 17-Mile Drive and explore the Monterey Peninsula’s dramatic coastal views, rugged cliffs, and famous landmarks. See the iconic Lone...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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PCH: Big Sur Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey & Morro Bay

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together! Experience the iconic Big Sur road trip with a self-guided driving audio tour! …More

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PCH: Big Sur Self-Guided Audio Tour from Monterey & Morro Bay

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together! Experience the iconic Big Sur road trip with a self-guided driving audio tour!...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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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. …More

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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....

135 to 270 minutes Free Cancellation

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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 …More

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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...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

Experience one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world on this self-guided audio tour along California’s iconic 17-Mile Drive. Travel from Monterey to …More

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Monterey CA 17 Mile Self Guided GPS App Driving Tour

Experience one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world on this self-guided audio tour along California’s iconic 17-Mile Drive. Travel from Monterey to...

2 to 3 minutes Free Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing Tours?

Which Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

Which Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing have Free Cancellation?

Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Monterey & Carmel Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Monterey & Carmel trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Monterey & Carmel?