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Monterey Walking Tour: Explore Historic Adobes
4.8
37 Ratings
Monterey
Discover the rich history of Monterey on an engaging and informative walking tour. Explore the Cradle of California with Original Monterey Walking Tours.
Discover the rich history of Monterey on an engaging and informative walking tour. Explore the Cradle of California with Original Monterey Walking Tours.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Monterey State Historic Park - We will see and visit many historic buildings and sites, including some State Park properties.
- Colton Hall Museum - Visit California’s “Constitution Hall”.
- The Original Monterey Walking Tours - guided tours of historic Monterey and Cannery Row - The best tours of historic Monterey are up close and on foot…
- Monterey State Historic Park - We will see and visit many historic buildings and sites, including some State Park properties.
- Colton Hall Museum - Visit California’s “Constitution Hall”.
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The Original Monterey Walking Tours - guided tours of historic Monterey and Cannery Row - The best tours of historic Monterey are up close and on foot with the Original Monterey Walking Tours.
Visit historic buildings and sites on a highly rated experience that’s interesting, informative and fun for all ages.
What's Included
- Personable and knowledgeable tour guide
- Personable and knowledgeable tour guide
What's Not Included
- gratuities
- gratuities
Additional Information
Uncover the Authentic Monterey! Experience historic adobes and captivating stories on a journey with the Original Monterey Walking Tours!
Avoid the typical tourist attractions and discover what many overlook – the hidden essence of Old Monterey. Stroll through serene garden courtyards, explore historic adobes, and witness Monterey’s own “Plymouth Rock.”…
Uncover the Authentic Monterey! Experience historic adobes and captivating stories on a journey with the Original Monterey Walking Tours!
Avoid the typical tourist attractions and discover what many overlook – the hidden essence of Old Monterey. Stroll through serene garden courtyards, explore historic adobes, and witness Monterey’s own “Plymouth Rock.” Stand at the birthplace of the State of California and be captivated by the exciting story of “Sloat’s Landing” – a single daring act that altered the destiny of a nation.
The ultimate way to truly understand Monterey? Up close and personal, on foot, with the Original Monterey Walking Tours.
Location
3 Portola Plaza
Portola Plaza
At the statue of Portola , in front of the Portola Hotel, in Portola Plaza.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(37 Ratings)
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Jeriv81
Sep 15, 2025
A beautiful walk while learning about West Coast US history. - We have lived In Monterey for 43 years and enjoy learning about the history of the area. Today we took Thom’s tour of historic Monterey adobes and learned so much! Thom is a wealth of knowledge about the history of Monterey from the first explorers to modern day Monterey. You will learn things you never learned in history class! He knows the stories of buildings that I have driven by many times giving me a new perspective on them.
This tour is well worth your time whether you are a local or a visitor to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula.
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X3077lpanthonym
Sep 14, 2025
What a great tour! - What a great tour! Tom did a fantastic job. I was very impressed that he proceeded with the tour when I was the only who signed up. His knowledge of the city and it's history is awesome. He weaves past and present into a delightful narrative. I learned so much about California's history that I had either forgotten or was never taught. Just a delightful afternoon with a fun, highly knowledgeable guide who very obivously enjoys what he does! Highly recommend!
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Coder
Aug 29, 2025
Fascinating. - After a period of nine years since our last visit my wife and I decided to revisit Monterey. While we usually stick to the familiar haunts of Cannery Row and Carmel, we wanted to shake things up this time. A walking tour seemed like the perfect way to get a fresh perspective, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice.
We spent two hours strolling the historic downtown, delving into the fascinating stories of the area's first settlers and indigenous populations. The highlight for me was walking right up to the building where California’s first constitution was signed—a moment that felt like stepping back in time.
Our guide, Tom, was incredible. He made history feel alive and engaging, not like a dry lecture. In the past, I'd get my history fix at the now-closed Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum, but this tour was ten times more interesting. Learning about the military history of the area, in particular, was full of surprising facts I had never known before.
A huge thanks to Tom for a truly great tour that showed us a whole new side of Monterey.
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Rebeccaab2015
Aug 24, 2025
A must tour! - Great information and history. I highly recommend this tour for history of Monterey, the early settling of the area and history of the US. The tour guide is very well informed.
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Sunnyfam
Jul 21, 2025
Well worth the tickets and time! - This tour was amazing! Tom did a fantastic job weaving infectious enthusiasm and history. He was incredibly personal and paced the tour like a true pro. My 17-year old and 20-year old sons kept talking about the experience long after the tour ended. All three of us—California natives—learned so much about our state and it enhanced our appreciation of Monterey. Well worth the tickets and time.
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Happydadof3
Jul 4, 2025
Aha moments of CA history - Tom leads a great tour making history fun. Very knowledgeable aa he weaves a great storyline of how California became California. He did an awesome job sharing tidbits and nuggets that I never knew. A lot better than my 4th grade history lessons 🤣
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Calumjohn
Mar 30, 2025
A Tour that Captures the Imagination - This is a must for anyone visiting Monterey. Tom, our guide, showed a true passion for Monterey's heritage and was able to paint a vivid picture of life in the town and its folklore from its earliest days to its role as California’s first capital; a hub of early Spanish and Mexican influence, and a critical site in California’s transition to statehood. You cannot leave Monterey without realizing its historical importance to California and this is an awesome way to soak it in. I highly recommend it.
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4pattid
Jan 12, 2025
Great tour! - I learned so many interesting facts about Monterey history! Guide Shirley from The Original Monterey Walking Tours was very knowledgeable, and fun too. Her love of history shined through in her presentation as we visited the many historic sites. I would definitely do this tour again. Highly recommend!
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S2392vxemilyd
Dec 8, 2024
Wonderful historical tour of Monterey! - I had a fantastic historic walking tour of Monterey! Tom was an excellent guide—kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about local history. I learned so much about both Monterey’s history and California's past, much of which I never encountered in my history classes growing up. I highly recommend this tour as a unique experience for anyone visiting the Monterey Bay Area. I’m already looking forward to booking the Cannery Row tour next time I'm in town!
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Aurelia_h
Nov 30, 2024
Fabulous Walking Tour! - John did such a fantastic job sharing the history of Monterey with us. History that was new to us and showed Monterey in a new light, and how important this city was for California. A great way to spend 2 hours on an afternoon in Monterey! We loved it!
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