Discover the beautiful and unique fairy-tale houses of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-guided Audio Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Bruno's Market
- Devendorf Park
- Carmel Plaza
- Hansel and Gretel Houses
- Doll's House
Description
Explore the Historic Hill District of Carmel-by-the-Sea and enjoy a self-paced, self-guided audio tour of Carmel’s famous Comstock Fairy Tale cottages. This walking tour will lead you past eleven of the more famous fairy tale style homes in Carmel. You will learn about the history behind these homes, the architectural style and the builder, Hugh Comstock.
This walking tour, which offers numerous photo opportunities, is less than one mile and will take under one hour to walk.
The tour begins and ends at the Carmel Plaza on Ocean Avenue and Junipero Street, where you will find the Carmel Visitor’s Center, an ATM, a public restroom, numerous unique shopping options, restaurants, as well as three wine tasting rooms.
So start the tour, put your phone in your pocket, and let us direct you on this adventure of the Fairy Tale Homes of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
The tour plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app works offline.
Please note: Gretel is currently undergoing renovation, so unfortunately for the time being, the view of both Hansel and Gretel is blocked by fencing.
Included / Excluded
- Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Start / End Locations
Start Location: The Getaway, Junipero St, Carmel-by-the-Sea, US
Start Location Directions: Start from Carmel Plaza at the southwest corner of Junipero and Ocean Avenue directly across from Devendorf Park. Carefully cross Ocean Avenue and then Junipero Street and arrive at the blue and white “The Getaway” hotel where you will start your tour.
End Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Commentary
Audio : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This is a self-guided audio tour.
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned on the tour are excluded from the price.
- Install the VoiceMap app beforehand and use the code included with your ticket to download the tour.
- Remember your headphones, unless you've booked a driving tour.
- Charge your phone's battery. The way VoiceMap uses GPS to play audio automatically can be battery intensive.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| Tour Download Voucher | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Tour Download Voucher (6 - 120 years) | $4.99 |
Additional Information
<div>Not wheelchair accessible</div>
About operator:
VoiceMap makes audio tours easy and accessible. It has a beautifully simple tour app, a straightforward publishing tool, and a team of helpful editors.
Basic Information
- Duration: 30 minutes - 60 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
