Monterey Walking Tours

Discover the real Monterey - the one most visitors miss - with the Original Monterey Walking Tours and local guides who bring Old California's and Monterey's most fascinating stories to life! Explore historic adobes or Steinbeck's famous Cannery Row, home of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, experiencing both Old Monterey's colonial treasures and the legendary sardine-era waterfront.  Hear the tales of  Spanish explorers and  visit must-see landmarks like California Historic Landmark #1, Monterey's "Plymouth Rock" and California's Independence Hall. Return to the days of "the Sardine Capital of the World", walk in the footsteps of Steinbeck's characters, and be entertained by the birds and sea mammals who make Cannery Row their home.  From hidden Adobe courtyards to authentic cannery buildings, uncover the real Monterey most tourists miss. Our highly rated tours provide an informative, entertaining, and fun-filled experience for every age, making your Monterey adventure unforgettable.