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History and Culture Tour, Monterey

Monterey, California, United States

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Monterey Hostel
US$2One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace

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History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
5
Route
5.4 km
Starts at
Monterey Hostel
Price
US$2, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Monterey, United States, made by Monterey Hostel. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off US$2 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Step back in time and walk the path of California's pioneers on this immersive history tour. You will discover the city's origins as California's first capital, exploring historic adobe buildings where pivotal decisions were made. This tour reveals the deep Spanish and Mexican roots that shaped the culture and architecture you see today.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Monterey Hostel and covers about 5.4 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

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What you’ll see

  • Larkin House
  • Colton Hall Museum
  • Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo
  • Monterey Hostel

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Monterey Hostel
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser
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