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Monterey Movie Tours

1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
800-343-6437
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Ranked #6 of 47 activities in Monterey
Type: Tours
Useful Information: Stroller parking, Wheelchair access
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monterey CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Doug Lumsden has a great thing going, a perfect showcase in less than half a day. You will be taken through the 4 parts of the peninsula, learning of the rich film industry of this region while being entertained by an enthusiastic expert/driver. Doug makes everyone feel at home. His film research and timing, right on.

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San Francisco, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

We had a group of about 40 people looking for a team event. The movie tour was great as a sightseeing opportunity for the 17 mile drive in Carmel/Pebble Beach area. Doug the owner was great in giving us an overview of Carmel/Pebble Beach history. The coach ride was comfortable and duration of the tour (~2 hours) was just right... More

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Adelaide Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2012

These tours are conducted by Mr Douglas Lumsden, who is the owner of the business, and a very enthusiastic and engaging tour guide. The tour is for about 2-3 hours- there are three stops- two for photographs, the third is at Pebble Beach Lodge, where you can sightsee, shop or just have a drink or snack at the bar. It's... More

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Mobile, Alabama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Like the reviewer before me, we took this tour as a port excursion while on the Celebrity Century Wine Cruise. My husband and I enjoy movies, golf, and nature so this was a perfect answer to "how do we see everything in Monterey in the shortest period of time?". We were lucky enough to have the owner as our tour... More

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Montville, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

I choose the tour as part of a Celebrity Century shore excursion. It was a great choice. The tour combines a 17 mile drive along the coast with stops at Bird Rock (Monterey coastline), Lone Cypress and the Pebble Beach Golf Club. Standing at the 18th hole was awesome.You are transported in a luxury coach which is equiped with tv... More

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Tyler, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2012

Unique way to look at the area. Clips of movies overhead as you look at the actual site. A bit expensive at $55 per person, but you can use the code "MRYCOM" and get $10 off per ticket. The bus was comfy and seemed new both inside and out. There are three stops so not much opportunity for pictures unless... More

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San Jose, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2012

I loved seeing scenes from movies filed in and around Monterey on the TV screens in the bus and then seeing the actual spots themselves. Not a good tour for kids or teenagers because most of the movies are very old with actors/actresses they wouldn't have heard of. I liked the 17 mile drive scenery and Pebble Beach too. This... More

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Carmel, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2012

We wanted to do something different for our office, so our whole staff joined the tour as a team building activity. The movie trivia, movie clips, and spectacular views of the Monterey Peninsula.were enjoyed by all. We especially appreciated the break at The Tap Room at The Lodge at Pebble Beach where we had the most heavenly coconut cake. The... More

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Martinez,Ca.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2012

A Bus ride through the town of Monterey, and Pebble Beach-Carmel Area was magnificent alone, add the professionalisum of Owner and Operator, Doug with his well equipped Tour Bus it just can't be any better! As we continue through the streets of Pacific Grove, Carmel, Pebble Beach, and Monterey, the list of movies that are shown on each personal screen... More

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 7, 2012

What a great way to grasp the roots of Monterey, Carmel, Pebble Beach and the movies! Doug is a professional guide who happens to be a hometown guy. From the moment you take off until he pulls up to end the trip it is jam packed with interesting information about movies we have all known. The precision of the scenes... More

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