Sophisticated and glamorous, Carmel-By-The-Sea sits on the Pacific just two hours south of San Francisco. The town isn’t all ritz, though—11 fairytale cottages line the hilly streets like something from a children’s book. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll escape the crowds and explore the houses at your pace, led by a knowledgeable guide right in your pocket.

Download the app via your smartphone to begin—whenever you like
Take the 40-minute tour at your pace, lingering as you want
Learn about Hugh Comstock, the man behind the fairytale architecture
Receive lifetime and virtual access to the tour when you’re back home

What To Expect

Carmel-by-the-Sea

The tour takes place in Carmel by the Sea.
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Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh Comstock

The tour explores Hugh Comstock’s Fairy-Tale Cottages.
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Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave

The tour starts outside The Getaway where you’ll be introduced to the VoiceMap app, the tour creator and the tour.
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Bruno’s Market & Deli

It’s the perfect place to stop and grab lunch or a snack if you feel so inclined. They make great sandwiches.
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Ocean Avenue

The tour goes past a section of Carmel’s Ocean Avenue
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Carmel Plaza

Nestled in the heart of downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Plaza is home to one-of-a-kind fashion finds and specialty national brands, distinctive restaurants, gourmet shops, wine tasting rooms, salons and more in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting.
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Devendorf Park

The tour ends near Devendorf Park.
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Highlight

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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

Lifetime access to Fairy Tale Houses of Carmel-by-the-Sea tour
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclude

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