HALF-DAY WALKING TOUR OPTIONS

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Carmel Valley Village Wine Walk

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• Schedule directly with Ag Venture Tours. No online booking is available. Call for current rates.
• Meet at Carmel Valley History Museum (77 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA) – for a brief restroom break. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
• Minimum of 2 guests, maximum of 10 guests.
• Walking tours are available Thursday to Sunday (2:30 pm - 5:00 pm). ADA compliant.
• Visit Georis tasting room (educational vineyard walk, reserve wine tasting outside in the garden paired with assorted gourmet cheeses).
• Visit McIntyre Vineyards tasting room (reserve wine tasting paired with chocolate truffles).

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Learn all about viticulture (grape growing), wine tasting, sensory evaluation, pairing wines with food, local history, and points of interest in Carmel Valley Village. This walking tour covers approximately 0.8 miles with no hills and restrooms at each wine tasting room.

Pezzini Farm Walk

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• Schedule directly with Ag Venture Tours. No online booking is available.
• Meet at Pezzini Farms Artichokes (460 Nashua Road, Castroville, CA). Please arrive 15 minutes early.
• Minimum of 2 guests, maximum of 10 guests.
• Walking tours are available Monday to Friday (8:00 am - 9:30 am). Other times are available.
• Individual tour costs $100/adult and $70/child (5-16 years old). ADA compliant.

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Learn all about the Salinas Valley agriculture industry, otherwise known as the "Salad Bowl of the World.” Observe and discuss fresh vegetable production (land preparation, irrigation, planting, insect and disease control, and harvesting) with a focus on artichokes. Common crops that we also see on tour are lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, Brussels sprouts, and strawberries. We also discuss vegetable gardening tips, packing, and cooking artichokes. The walking tour ends with a complimentary tasting of either an artichoke cupcake or deep-fried artichoke hearts. There is also free time for shopping in the Pezzini store. This walking tour covers approximately 0.2 miles with no hills and restrooms are easily available.

Monterey History / Points of Interest Walk

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• Schedule directly with Ag Venture Tours. No online booking is available.
• Meet at Monterey Conference Center (One Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA). Convenient parking and restrooms nearby. Please meet by the three flag poles. Arrive 15 minutes early.
• Minimum of 2 guests, maximum of 10 guests.
• Walking tours are available Monday to Friday (8:00 am - 10:00 am). Other times are available.
• Individual tour costs $105/adult and $70/child (5-16 years old). ADA compliant.

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Learn all about Monterey’s fascinating history from the arrival of the Spanish to the current day. This walking tour features the Presidio, San Carlos Cathedral, Customs House, Fisherman’s Wharf, Colton Hall, Cooper-Molera Adobe, and the Stevenson Hotel. We also discuss current points of interest like Alvarado Street, Defense Language Institute, MIIS, local restaurants, and bars. This walking tour covers approximately 2.4 miles with one small hill and a brief stop halfway through for restrooms and/or drinks.

Gift certificates starting from $100/person are available for any of our walking tour options.