Top 10 Private Sightseeing Tours in Monterey & Carmel

Destination: Monterey & Carmel.
GuideAlong's Audio Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey along this scenic 130 mile stretch of California’s coast. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including towering Redwood trees, an elephant seal observation deck, and an iconic seaside restaurant. This self-guided audio tour helps you discover more on your road trip with fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions that plays automatically along the drive. With GyPSy Guide you have the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you. ✅ Tour operate in both directions ✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location ✅ Travel at your own pace ✅ Tours work offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed ✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use ✅ Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates Purchase one tour per vehicle.
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Destination: Monterey & Carmel.
Enjoy a 3 - 4 hour sailing cruise on the Monterey Bay. This Marine Mammal and Wildlife Safari is a private guided tour and can accommodate up to 6 people. Whale sightings are NOT guaranteed. However, this tour is designed to give ample time to find and view whales, dolphins, sea lions, sea otters, and the many varieties of Marine Birds that call the Monterey Bay their home.
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Destination: Monterey & Carmel.
This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore the rugged Carmel coastline where you will have stunning views of Point Lobos, Carmel Beach and Carmel River State Beach. The tour winds its way through the charming tree-lined streets of Carmel Point where you'll discover a number of the unique homes built on this one-time windswept treeless bluff. Along the way, you'll hear about Carmel's famous houses, its flora and fauna, the movies filmed on the point, and the first softball league in the US. You'll come across some colorful characters from the past such as Jean Arthur and Robinson Jeffers. The tour is ready whenever you are. The tour begins and ends at the Walker House Cabin on the Rocks. So start your tour with the VoiceMap app, put your phone in your pocket, and let us direct you on this adventure of Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel Point Walking tour. Happy Adventures!
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Destination: Monterey & Carmel.
Enjoy a 3 hour cruise to search for and see local seabirds of the Monterey Bay. A vessel under sail is much quieter and therefore up close encounters with seabirds are common. This tour is great for birders who are looking for an intimate adventure where they will enjoy the perks of a front row seat to get their lifetime viewings and photos. Commonly sighted seabirds include but are not limited to: Osprey, Loons, Scoters, Guillimots, Common Murre, Brown Pelicans, Boobies, Gulls, Shearwaters, Albatross, Coromorants, Auklets, and much more.
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Destination: Monterey & Carmel.
Discover Monterey’s rich history on a self-guided audio tour that guides you from Cannery Row to Old Monterey. This immersive experience allows you to stroll the scenic waterfront, inspired by Steinbeck, while learning about the rise and decline of the sardine canneries. Explore significant landmarks like Colton Hall and the Custom House, and hear tales of the artists and seafarers who shaped this city. With GPS-triggered narration, you can uncover Monterey’s layered past at your own pace. - Self-guided audio tour with GPS-triggered narration - Explore historical sites like Colton Hall and the Custom House - Discover Monterey’s artistic and industrial heritage at your own pace
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Monterey & Carmel.
Explore the stunning 17-Mile Drive on an electric bike, where the beauty of the Monterey Peninsula unfolds around you. This self-guided GPS eBike tour allows you to effortlessly navigate through picturesque coastal views, dramatic cliffs, and luxurious neighborhoods. As you ride, a GPS guide offers insights into local history and highlights iconic spots like Lovers Point and the Lone Cypress. Perfect for those seeking a unique outdoor experience, this tour provides the freedom to explore at your own pace while soaking in the fresh ocean air and breathtaking scenery. - Duration: 2 hours with options for 4-hour extended tours - Ideal for individuals and groups without a driver’s license requirement - GPS audio guide included for enriching exploration - Visit renowned landmarks such as Spanish Bay and Pebble Beach
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Monterey & Carmel.
You will coast from our downtown Carmel-By-The-Sea bike shop directly down to Carmel Beach to romp on the beach with your furry friend! Then ride along the Carmel coastline via Scenic Drive. You’ll sniff out landmarks like the Frank Lloyd Wright house, Tor House, Butterfly House, Carmel River State Beach, Clint Eastwood’s Mission Ranch, the Carmel Mission and Mission Trail Park, the original fairy-tale homes, and maybe Stillwater Cove Beach inside Pebble Beach Resort, with opportunities at every turn for sniffing. You will ride our premium e-bikes, and your dog will be in our custom handmade sidecars. These powerful, pedal-assisted electric bikes will allow us to cover a lot of ground. The e-bikes with sidecars also have throttles. We have two different-sized side car(s). Please tell us pet weight, breed, name, and which height rider might handle the side car. If you have more than one dog, specify if you think they’d prefer to be together in one sidecar or if you’d like two sidecars.
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Monterey & Carmel.
This is a private charter excursion by a local driver guide using a luxury sedan, full-size SUV, and Sprinter for 4 or 5 hours. The cost varies by group size. It is a unique way of visiting one of the most scenic areas in the U.S. The driver guide will stop at places you wish to enjoy in Monterey, Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, River Inn, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park of Coastal Redwoods, Nepenthe. *Option to add McWay Falls, and many other places. This is not a group tour. We accommodate up to 12 people.
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Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Monterey & Carmel.
17-Mile Drive offers the ultimate experience to explore the peninsula. You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Your guide will take you to all of the best spots in Pebble Beach. You'll pass iconic landmarks such as The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Lone Cypress, Bird Rock, Point Joe, Spanish Bay, and Crocker Grove, which is home to the largest and oldest Cypress trees in existence. The minimum for a non-private tour to operate is 4 riders. We reserve the right to cancel the tour with full refunds, or convert you to a private guided tour (additional rates apply), or combine your booking with another at a different time and/or day, or convert the tour to a standard rental reservation (no tour guide, freedom of route and timing). As necessary, these options will be reviewed with the customer for their approval 24 hours before the reservation. For parties of 1 or greater than 10, with dogs or children, or any other special requests, please call to inquire and book.
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Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Monterey & Carmel.
You will ride from our bike shop in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and explore cottages throughout Carmel. Passing several local historic sites, you will ride down the Carmel coastline along Scenic Drive; a one-way, 15-mile per hour road. You’ll pass landmarks such as the Tor House, Butterfly House, Carmel River State Beach, Clint Eastwood’s Mission Ranch, and the Carmel Mission, one of the most authentically restored Catholic mission churches in California. The minimum for a non-private tour to operate is 4 people. If you reserve a tour date and we have less than 4 people sign up for the tour then we reserve the right to cancel the tour with a full refund, or convert the tour to a private guided tour (additional rates apply), or combine the tour with another tour at a different time that day, or convert the tour to a standard rental reservation (no tour guide). These options will be reviewed with the customer for their approval 24 hours before the reservation.
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Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.