Explore the famous Hearst Castle, including all the gardens, art collections, and mansions, on this private day tour from San Francisco. You won’t have to deal with a large tour group or coach. Instead you’ll have a private luxury car to ride in both ways with convenient pickup and drop off in San Francisco. Relax along the way and enjoy exploring the castle.
- Round-trip transportation from San Francisco is included for ease
- No need to book taxis or rent a car
- Ride in a luxury vehicle to/from Hearst Castle
- Explore at your own pace with your private group
What To Expect
Hearst Castle
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.
12 hours • Admission Ticket Included
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Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Infant seats available
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible
Complimentary pickup and drop off anywhere in downtown San Francisco, Fisherman’ Wharf, Presidio, Mission District, Nob Hill, Japan town, Chinatown, Sausalito. Other location maybe added as well
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
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Max group – 14
