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    Cannery Row Walking Tour of Sardines & Steinbeck

    Trace Cannery Row’s sardine-era past and Steinbeck connections

    From$37/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 hours

    Includes

    Guided walking tour, local stories

    Highlights

    Walk Monterey’s historic waterfront on a guided tour of Cannery Row. Discover stories from its fishing and canning era alongside John Steinbeck connections.
    • Explore the historic waterfront and Cannery Row
    • Trace Monterey’s 1930s history as the “Sardine Capital of the World”
    • Follow John Steinbeck’s footsteps through real-life places and characters from his novel
    • Hear stories of the Murray Mansion and the Associated Oil fire
    • Look for sea otters along Monterey Bay

    Important details

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

    Cancellation Policy

    Only severe weather cancels.

    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

    Experience provided by Original Monterey Walking Tours
    Experience provided by Original Monterey Walking Tours

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    Adult

    $37.10

    (Ages 21 and older)

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    Student

    $15.90

    (Ages 13 to 21)

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    Child

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