Carmel-by-the-Sea Audio Tour: Explore Scenic Path

Embark on a self-guided audio tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s scenic path. Explore the breathtaking views of Carmel Bay, visit iconic landmarks, and discover the town’s rich history and architecture.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Carmel Beach Boardwalk - You walk along the boardwalk on this tour
  • Ocean Avenue - You walk along Ocean Avenue on this tour
  • Clinton Walker House - Frank Lloyd Wright - The tour takes you to this house
  • Sea View Inn - luxury vacation rental - The tour takes you passed the inn
  • Carmel by the sea - The tour takes place near here…
What's Included
  • Lifetime access to the English tour
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS devices
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's Not Included
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Additional Information

On this guided, self-paced GPS audio tour, you’ll traverse the exceptional Scenic Road of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The journey will guide you along the cliffside pathway overlooking Carmel Beach, offering a breathtaking view of Carmel Bay stretching from Pebble Beach to Carmel Point and Point Lobos.
Starting and ending at the historic La Playa Carmel Hotel…

Location
Camino Real & 8th Avenue
The tour starts at the entrance to the La Playa Hote. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Richard_v
Sep 13, 2025
Great experience - It was very informative & user friendly. We were amazed that it tracked our location so perfectly & gave such detailed information on all the houses we walked by. We felt it was well worth the time & money
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Kjlang1000
Aug 2, 2025
Easy stroll - Beautiful walk along the bluffs in Carmel. Easy paved walk. Many access points to the beach. Pass interesting homes and bountiful gardens.
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Maryp1717
Dec 6, 2022
Excellent and informative audio tour of Carmel homes around Carmel Beach area. - This was an excellent audio tour of the homes in Carmel. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery around Carmel beach and the surrounding homes. The architecture was interesting and the information provided informative. The GPS worked great!
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Renatojimen
Oct 1, 2022
Highly recommended to visit Carmel by the sea - Beautiful and charming city by the sea.The Mood of tranquility, relaxation, and beautiful views of the village and the sea are highly recommended to stay 2 or 3 days. The construction and style of the houses is beautiful.
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Zach
Jul 18, 2022
Such a great way to learn more about the area, history, & appreciate all the interesting architecture! - Such a great way to learn more about the area, history, & appreciate all the interesting architecture! Super well done & GPS is spot on!
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Jeralyn_m
Mar 14, 2022
I paticularly enjoyed... - I paticularly enjoyed learning the history behind each highlighted home - this provided real substance to what we were viewing.
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Veronica_k
Jan 25, 2022
A Glimpse Into the Past - I felt a connection to great people of the past when hearing the stories of the great writers, artists and others who lived and socialized in the beautiful houses on the tour.
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474ahmadrezaf
Sep 22, 2021
Great experience! - The two of us bought a pass online and used it to walk the beautiful scenes and homes of Carmel. The quality of the app as well as the narrated content was great. We will use the same experience in other destinations.
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636jenniferw
Sep 2, 2021
Must Do When in Carmel by the Sea! - I cannot say enough good things about this audio tour! I highly recommend it! We actually did 2 others in addition to this one (Off the Beaten Path and Fairytale Cottages) during our time in Carmel, and they were all fantastic! The format was easy to follow and understand. We learned so much about Carmel and the history of the houses and different locations around town. We would have missed so much of it had we not taken this tour! It takes you to so many beautiful things to see. I vote this as a "must do" while you're there! Just wear your walking shoes!
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Robbq2714xt
Aug 30, 2021
Excellent audio tour! - Best audio tour I’ve ever used. The VoiceMap software is perfect for a self-paced tour, and the content was engaging. Be sure to download the app and tour before you start, and be sure your phone is 100% charged. A lovely tour of the town near the ocean. Highly recommended!
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From $12
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).