Travel in time at Hearst Castle

An amazing experience that was worth so much more than the price of admission to the tour we took. It was our first visit to this magnificent place and thus we took the Grand Room Tour, which they recommend for first timers. We were fortunate to have an amazingly enthusiastic guide on our tour that really enriched the experience with not just impressive facts, but also with timely jokes. This incredible sight is a must see for everyone spending some time in California. Don't miss!

Everyone there was so friendly and informative. We loved our tour guide. We did the suites and guest house. It's such a beautiful place to go. Quiet and relaxing with phenomenal views of the ocean. Quick bus ride up the hill. If you get car sick, don't look out the window! Seat in the front of the bus and open the windows for fresh air. 😎 😊

We have done three tours as a family. The guides are knowledgeable and very friendly. The house is impressive and interesting. I recommend asking a lot of questions as there is a lot more to know than is presented on the surface tour. Only water is allowed on the tour and during the summer especially it is worth bringing some. Parking is free and there appeared to be plenty. There are a lot of portable toilets for the guests which was not ideal. The best tour we did was the upper floor rooms tour which included several libraries and the personal living spaces. I wish they had a grounds tour as there are many beautiful plants and statues but you do get to see this as part of all the tours.

We had the best time. It was certainly the best guided tour I have ever been on. Our visit to Hearst Castle wasn't planned, but it was the middle of the week, and we got lucky it wasn't crowded. Everyone was super helpful and knowledgeable. The lady in the ticket booth helped us select a basic tour, and the tour was just fantastic. Our tour guide was lovely and a great storyteller; we wanted to hear every detail. It was apparent that she loved what does; all the stories were very captivating. We certainly will come back.

You must have a reservation, don’t arrive at the shuttle 1 minute before, they will bump you back to the next time if available . The house, what little you see with the basic tour is unbelievable. Our tour guide was exceptional !! The pools are over the top! Can’t say what you see on the add-on tours, but with the basic you can also visit the museum and see a video about the building and lifestyles of the famous family.