Monterey and Carmel Sightseeing Tour

Travel south along California's rugged Central Coast—commonly known as Highway 1. This breathtaking drive through Santa Cruz and the Salinas Valley affords one breathtaking view after another.

Once in Monterey, experience Steinbeck's Cannery Row and the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium (admission not included). Next, it’s off to picturesque Carmel—by way of the famous 17-mile drive—featuring sites that include Pebble Beach, Seal Rock, and the Lone Cypress. Along the way take the opportunity to view various forms of wildlife in their natural habitat.

Upon arrival in Carmel, enjoy time for shopping and exploring the extensive art galleries, quaint shops, and unique boutiques. Your return trip takes you through Silicon Valley, "the high tech capital of the United States."

Tour highlights include:

17-mile drive
Cannery Row
Carmel by the Sea
Lone Cypress
Mission Carmel
Pebble Beach
Seal Rock

Inclusions :

• Fully narrated tour
• Entrance fees into the 17-mile drive
• Transportation between sites
• Pick-up from select hotels
• Drop-off to select hotels
• All taxes and bridge tolls

Duration:
11 hours

Available:
Mon., Wed., Fri., and Sat.; tour does not operate on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Departure time and location:
9 AM; from the Tower Tours office in Ghirardelli Square (check-in begins at 8:45 AM)

Return time and location:
Approx. 8 PM; to the Tower Tours office in Ghirardelli Square

Note:
Reservation confirmation is required. Children 4 years and younger may participate free of charge if they do not take up a seat on the bus. Admission to the Monterey Bay Aquarium is not included.

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Reservation confirmation is required. You will not be guaranteed a place on this tour unless you confirm your reservation. Please contact Tower Tours 24 to 48 hours in advance of your arrival; the customer service phone number and e-mail address are listed on your printed voucher(s). Hotel pick-up is available from select hotels; you can inquire when you confirm your reservation. Upon hotel pick-up or check-in, please present your voucher(s) and photo ID when requested.