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Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey

Duration: 1 hour

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM

$7

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

Overview

This self-guided, self-paced audio walking tour will explore Cannery Row in Monterey California and the surrounding area as well as a number of hotels and historic sites. There's a separate admission charge for entrance to Monterey Bay Aquarium. On this tour, you'll hear how the area served as the industrial heart of Monterey in the first half of the 1900s. Its seemingly inexhaustible number of Pacific sardine attracted fishermen, investors and inventors from around the world seeking their fortune. But, (spoiler alert!) overfishing would decimate the industry by the 1950s. You will also discover the connection between John Steinbeck and this area as you meet some of the colorful characters that were immortalized in his novel Cannery Row and its sequel Sweet Thursday. Finally, you'll discover the incredible story of how Cannery Row quite literally rose from the ashes to what is now a welcoming waterfront of world-class hotels, wine rooms, restaurants and shopping opportunities.

Ticket Options

1 Option Available

Historic Cannery Row: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of John Steinbeck's Monterey: $7.99

Ticket Information

  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • One per booking

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

What's not Included

  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Cancellation Policy

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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