Carmel-by-the-Sea's Fairytale Houses: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
VoiceMap Audio Tours
3.4
JeffH847
139 days ago
Great walking tour of a neighborhood we hadn't seen before. It's pretty hilly, but short in distance. Saw some very quirky little houses and the commentary was just the right length for each point of interest. The app worked perfectly, Android phone.
Are you looking for a way to see Carmel’s famous Comstock Cottages without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable audio tour. • See 11 fairytale cottages, and find out about architect Hugh Comstock, who married a dollmaker here in the 1920s • Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse who co-authored a book about Carmel's historic homes • Do it all in 40 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline. Please note that this is a hilly walk.
Departure Point
- 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.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Carmel-by-the-SeaCarmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921The tour takes place in Carmel by the Sea.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh ComstockTorres Street, NE of 6th Avenue, Carmel, CaliforniaThe tour explores Hugh Comstock's Fairy-Tale Cottages.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Le Petit Pali at Ocean AveOcean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921The tour starts outside The Getaway where you'll be introduced to the VoiceMap app, the tour creator and the tour. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Bruno's Market & DeliJunipero Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921It's the perfect place to stop and grab lunch or a snack if you feel so inclined. They make great sandwiches.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ocean AvenueOcean Avenue and Mission Street, , Carmel, CaliforniaThe tour goes past a section of Carmel's Ocean AvenueDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Carmel PlazaOcean Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel, CaliforniaNestled 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Devendorf ParkJunipero St and Ocean Ave, Carmel, CaliforniaThe tour ends near Devendorf Park.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Lifetime access to Fairy Tale Houses of Carmel-by-the-Sea tour
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Are you looking for a way to see Carmel’s famous Comstock Cottages without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable audio tour. • See 11 fairytale cottages, and find out about architect Hugh Comstock, who married a dollmaker here in the 1920s • Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse who co-authored a book about Carmel's historic homes • Do it all in 40 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline. Please note that this is a hilly walk.
Departure Point
- 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.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Carmel-by-the-SeaCarmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921The tour takes place in Carmel by the Sea.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Fairy Tale Cottages of Hugh ComstockTorres Street, NE of 6th Avenue, Carmel, CaliforniaThe tour explores Hugh Comstock's Fairy-Tale Cottages.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Le Petit Pali at Ocean AveOcean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921The tour starts outside The Getaway where you'll be introduced to the VoiceMap app, the tour creator and the tour. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Bruno's Market & DeliJunipero Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921It's the perfect place to stop and grab lunch or a snack if you feel so inclined. They make great sandwiches.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ocean AvenueOcean Avenue and Mission Street, , Carmel, CaliforniaThe tour goes past a section of Carmel's Ocean AvenueDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Carmel PlazaOcean Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel, CaliforniaNestled 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Devendorf ParkJunipero St and Ocean Ave, Carmel, CaliforniaThe tour ends near Devendorf Park.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Lifetime access to Fairy Tale Houses of Carmel-by-the-Sea tour
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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Lauren_P
It was a bit of an effort to get it started & figure it out, but overall it was worth it! Learned enough and saw everything we needed without the burden & time suck of a group tour.
Reeta_M
It was terrible. We were unable to use the app and saw no cottages. The app should give you directions and voice as soon as you click on the cottages. Worst experience ever.
tameera94
I didn’t even get to do the tour because the app wouldn’t work. I created an account and entered my code but the app never downloaded the info so I could listen.
JeffH847
Great walking tour of a neighborhood we hadn't seen before. It's pretty hilly, but short in distance. Saw some very quirky little houses and the commentary was just the right length for each point of interest. The app worked perfectly, Android phone.
Tourist02146851936
The self guided tour was great. Clear directions and easy to follow along. The architectural content was perfect, just enough, not too overwhelming. I loved it!