Overview
Discover majestic Hearst Castle in California, and visit one of the property’s four mansions: La Casa Grande, Casa del sol, Casa Del Monte, and La Casa del Mar. The castle is home to 165 rooms and 127 acres of lush gardens, beautiful terraces, amazing pools and walkways - all built to Hearst’s specifications to showcase his legendary art collection and eclectic architectural tastes.
Join us and explore Hearst’s personal collection of ancient art, sculptures, furniture and relics. This is a collection that still rivals museums today and almost every square inch of the hilltop estate is used to showcase it. Your state park guide will greet you for a 1-hour guided walking tour selected from amongst the following options (let us know ahead of time so we may book the correct tour for you):
Grand Rooms Tour (recommended by Hearst Castle staff for first-time visitors)
Upstairs Suites Tour (involves more walking upstairs and downstairs with no access to elevators)
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Fully private guided tours in luxury vehicles , parking, all taxes and pickup/drop off included
Bottled water
Complimentary pickup and drop off anywhere in downtown San Francisco, Fisherman’ Wharf, Presidio
In-vehicle air conditioning
One tour inside Hearst Castle
Sorry, we cannot transport passengers with disabilities as our vehicles are not equipped for that
Tips/gratuities are voluntary payments to your guides as a gesture of appreciation for good service
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Anywhere in San Francisco, Fisherman's wharf and in Silicon Valley
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please simply show your private tour guide a proof of this tour reservation upon the pickup at your hotel or home in San Francisco. We offer a complimentary pickup and drop off anywhere in downtown San Francisco or Fisherman’ Wharf.
What to expect
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Hearst Castle
12 hours
Hearst Castle 1-Day Tour Overview/Itinerary: Pick-up at 7.30am in San Francisco. Drive for about 4.5 hours to get to Hearst Castle in San Simeon. 12.30 pm Approx.-stop for lunch break in Cambria or in San Simeon. At 1.30 PM we check you in at the H. Castle Visitor Center where you will board a bus and start your 5-mile ascent to the Castle. “The Grand Rooms Group Guided Tour” is 60 minutes long and with 145 steps +2/3-mile walk (up /down). If you have mobility issues, pls let us know in advance. This is the best tour option for first-time visitors- see the main building called Casa Grande: the Assembly Room, Refectory, Morning Room, Billiard Room, and Theater. After you have finished touring, board the bus to head back to the Visitor Center to watch the IMAX movie “Building the Dream,” a biographical film about William Hearst and Hearst Castle. Afterwards, we will head back to San Francisco on Highway 101 & drive for another 4.5 hours to get back to SF between 7 pm and 8 pm approx.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Our policy regarding passengers with disabilities: Sorry, our vehicles are not equipped for passengers with disabilities and therefore, our commercial insurance doesn’t allow us to transport persons with any kind of disabilities for the sake of their own safety and well-being
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Hearst Castle Day Trip from San Francisco
Can I cancel Private Hearst Castle Day Trip from San Francisco for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 12 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Anywhere in San Francisco, Fisherman's wharf and in Silicon Valley Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Fully private guided tours in luxury vehicles , parking, all taxes and pickup/drop off included
- Bottled water
- Complimentary pickup and drop off anywhere in downtown San Francisco, Fisherman’ Wharf, Presidio
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- One tour inside Hearst Castle
What's not included?
- Sorry, we cannot transport passengers with disabilities as our vehicles are not equipped for that
- Tips/gratuities are voluntary payments to your guides as a gesture of appreciation for good service
- Lunch
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Golden Horizon Tours
