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

Monterey & Carmel, USA

30 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

With the scenic 17 Mile Drive nearby and dozens of worthy sights between Pebble Beach and Point Lobos, Carmel-by-the-Sea might be best explored by car. This self-guided, app-based audio tour narrated by a well-known resident helps travelers take private trips through town, visiting hidden gems, beaches, downtown, the Mission Carmel, and other sights. The tour takes less than an hour, but travelers can explore at their own pace as the app syncs audio with smartphone GPS systems.

A self-guided, app-based audio tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Travel with your own local “guide” without high costs or scheduling tours
Visit beaches, downtown, hidden gems, and the Mission Carmel
Start, pause, or restart your tour at any time and travel at your own pace

What's Included

Lifetime access to Carmel by the Sea tour
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

211 Crossroads Blvd, Carmel, CA 93923, USA
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

3037 Lasuen Dr, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

06/04/2026 - 06/07/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/08/2026 - 06/14/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/15/2026 - 06/19/2026
Monday - Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/20/2026 - 06/24/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Itinerary

Carmel Mission Basilica (Pass By)

Carmel Beach Boardwalk (Pass By)

The House of Hansel & Gretel (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

3.8

based on 9 reviews

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India_D, Oct 2025

Fun to travel routes i haven’t been on before in the area. Narrow roads and in neighborhoods. You are forced to write a review with Viator. Disable the option before taking the trip in your profile.

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Kim_C, Aug 2022

We brought our viator printout to the person letting cats into 17 mile drive in Carmel by the sea. They told us it was a bus tour and we had to go to the bus tour place to ride with them. This was not true because we bought a self guided tour and we were supposed to use them app we downloaded to hear our tour. So they had us turn around and exit. So we never used the tickets we bought and didn't get to go on the 17 mile drive.