Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
During your tour you'll enjoy visits to three hand-selected wine tasting rooms with carefully curated tastings at each one. You'll also learn from local sommeliers about the region’s unique climates that produce a variety of world-renowned wines. And when it comes to enjoying Carmel, while guide books and websites might steer you in the right direction, there’s nothing quite like experiencing Carmel through the eyes of a local. Our expert guides will bring the town’s storied history to life. Going beyond the standard highlights you will explore what lies off the beaten path. And if you’re looking to make the most of your visit after the tour, our walking concierges will share our best recommendations for restaurants, bars, shopping, hiking and more!
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Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
What's included in Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Our three-hour wine tasting and walking tour will show you Carmel-by-the-Sea’s most charming spots, brought to life with insider stories. As you wander through hidden alleyways, exploring Carmel's unique and quirky history, there’ll be stops at three hand-selected tasting rooms to experience the best wines that our beautiful and thoroughly unique region has to offer. And as you wander, you’ll learn from local sommeliers about the region’s unique climates that produce a variety of world-renowned wines. You’ll also be able to gather insights and recommendations from your guide on how to make the most of your trip, whether you’re here for a night or a week! Our tour groups are limited to a maximum of eight people for a highly personalized experience. For bookings of six or more people, please contact us if you'd like to book the tour exclusively for your party.
Inclusions
- Expert Local Tour Guide
- 3-Hour Guided Tour
- Wine tastings are included
- Tour Guide Gratuities Not Included
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes for walking.
- Please make sure you check the forecast and come prepared - our tours happen rain or shine.
- While some of Carmel’s wine tasting rooms welcome children, this tour isn’t recommended for children.
- While food isn’t included in the tour, our seasoned local guides can make countless restaurant recommendations after the tour concludes. We certainly recommend you have lunch before joining us.
- Minimum age is 21 years for alcohol consumption.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We'll meet at the top of the steps opposite the ticket window at the Sunset Cultural Center. There is a free parking lot on the north end of the Sunset Cultural Center. There is also free all-day street parking on any of Carmel’s streets south of 8th Avenue.
