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    Cannery Row Steinbeck Guided Walking Tour

    Trace Cannery Row’s sardine-canning past through Steinbeck stories

    4.7 stars• 21 reviews

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Guided walking tour, local stories

    Highlights

    Explore Monterey’s historic waterfront through the stories, landmarks, and characters that shaped Cannery Row. Discover its transformation from fishing and canning hub to a celebrated coastal destination.

    • Step into Monterey’s 1930s era as the “Sardine Capital of the World”
    • Follow John Steinbeck’s footsteps through places connected to his stories
    • Uncover tales of the Murray Mansion, Doc’s Lab, and the Associated Oil fire
    • Examine historic buildings and remnants of Cannery Row’s fishing and canning past
    • Take in Monterey Bay views near the Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Itinerary

    From one end of Cannery Row to the other - San carlos beach to the Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Important details

    • Arrive by 9:45 AM for a 10 AM departure

    Cancellation Policy

    Only severe weather cancels.

    Product ID: FJHSB2

    FAQs

    Food, snacks, and beverages are not included. Gratuities, parking, and transportation are also not included.

    Use the Cannery Row Garage for Cannery Row parking. The Parking Garage East is recommended for downtown parking.

    Meeting details

    651 Wave St, between Hoffman and Prescott

    Experience provided by Original Monterey Walking Tours

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    $37.10

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    $15.90

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    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Thom is an amazing guide who took us around the equally amazing Monterey. I was blown away by how beautiful the place was. Thom clearly loved the area and his knowledge was incredible. He delivers the tour in a way that is entertaining whilst being educational. I highly recommend you ask Thom to take you around Monterey when you visit. You will not be disappointed.

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    Chris Torres

    December 11, 2024

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    5/5

    Thom is an amazing guide who took us around the equally amazing Monterey. I was blown away by how beautiful the place was. Thom clearly loved the area and his knowledge was incredible. He delivers the tour in a way that is entertaining whilst being educational. I highly recommend you ask Thom to take you around Monterey when you visit. You will not be disappointed.

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    Chris Torres

    December 11, 2024

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