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Carmel-by-the-Sea Mission Areas: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Monterey & Carmel, USA
  • 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Guided tours are relatively expensive and follow rigid itineraries with tight schedules. This self-guided audio tour of Carmel’s three mission areas helps travelers save money and explore completely at their own pace. Follow your downloaded map app along Mission Ranch, Carmel Mission Basilica, and the Mission Trail Nature Preserve while learning about the early California and Carmel history
  • A self-guided audio history tour of Carmel’s three mission areas
  • Visit Mission Ranch, Carmel Mission Basilica, and the Mission Trail Nature Preserve
  • Explore at your own pace—start, pause, or restart at any time
  • Download the tour in advance to listen without reception or Wi-Fi

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 26270 Dolores St, 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

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
  • 07/23/2026 - 09/23/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Itinerary

Mission Ranch Restaurant (Pass By)

Carmel Mission Basilica (Pass By)

Mission Trail Park (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

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The houses are...

Miranda_R, Jul 2022
The houses are incredible. I gave a 3 of 5 because I could not get the app to work. Had to use our own map and guide ourselves.
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