Carmel Mission Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Carmel Mission. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Carmel-by-the-Sea 2.5-3 Hour Electric Bike Tour

• Carmel-By-The-Sea Electric Bike Guided Tour

• Monterey Bay Famous Dog-Friendly Electric Bike and Sidecar Tour

• Creative Carmel Scavenger Hunt

• Carmel by the Sea: A Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Admission to the Carmel Mission is US$15 for adults, US$12 for seniors aged 62 and over, and US$8 for children aged 6–17. Kids aged 6 years and under visit for free. Many sightseeing tours also stop by the mission, with prices from US$75 for a guided bike tour.

Yes, there is a gift shop at the Carmel Mission, which is open from Wednesday to Sunday, and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The shop has various products for sale, including books, jewelry, and souvenirs. All proceeds from sales go towards preserving the mission.

Yes, most areas of the Carmel Mission are wheelchair accessible. Loan wheelchairs are available from the shop, and there are two accessible restrooms on-site. Service animals are welcome, but pets are not.

Yes, the Carmel Mission Basilica is still an active church. Mass is held daily from Wednesday through Sunday, with two Mass services on Sundays. Service timings are listed on the mission’s website. The Sacrament of
Reconciliation (confession) is available on Saturday mornings.

Yes, you can take photos at the Carmel Mission, as long as they are for personal use. Commercial photography requires permission and incurs a fee, including photo shoots for family portraits. The use of drones is strictly forbidden.