WOW! Europe hits America. Twice, I have driven passed this castle and didn't think it was a big deal to miss it. This trip, made a stop in San Luis Obispo, just so we would have the time to go. What an incredible place. So worth the inconvenience, as it is in the middle of no where. Well, actually, it... more

Based on the reviews we were expecting less than experienced. Tour 1 was very informative and the guide pleasant. Yes, much time spent on the gum and staying on the path, but not overburdening. Well worth the price of admission. I pity those who do multiple tours as they have to go up and back each time. That's alot of... more

We purchased our tickets online which proved to be the best. We'd been to the Biltmore Estate in Ashville, NC and thought this would be similar. The tours were different. Biltmore was self-guided with ropes in every room. The Hearst Castle tour was guided and open, with no ropes. It was hard not wanting to touch things. The landscape and... more

We spent the night in San Simeon at the Motel 6 because we wanted to get a morning tour of the Castle. There are some lodges north of the Castle if you are coming from Monterey directon. But we wanted to take the tour before noon so we decided to spend the night in San Simeon The hotel strip is... more

Set high up on the hills is a true fairytale castle at San Simeon in California, one of the true travellors gems not to be missed by anyone who can make this trip of enchantment. Taking the bus from the centre one is driven slowly up the hills with ever increasing views that stun the travellor. But it is the... more

Yes, this is a great destination. Unique and beautiful. All reviewers are in agreement. However, keep in mind that each tour, though billed as 1 hour and 50 minutes, includes the bus ride up and down the mountain. After taking tour #1 (recommended for first time guests) I really wanted to see more. Also, if your tour group is large,... more

This place is incredible and definitively worth visiting. But be prepared to come away feeling deeply dissatisfied and not a little ripped off. I'm talking here about tour number one, which is the only way to see the main rooms of the main house. But you do so in a group of some 40 people, the tour is rushed, not... more

My husband and I just visited the San Simeon area, and we went on two tours of Hearst Castle -- Tour 1, and Tour 2. We enjoyed our visit there for the most part...gawping at all the (rather ugly) antiquities, and overdone architecture is a good way to spend an hour or two, but I did have a few mild... more

We are a mom and dad and a teenage girl. We drove the Cali coast from San Fran to San Diego and stopped here. We knew we needed a ticket, but took a chance and they had a cancellation at just the right time so we got to go! Our tour guide Bob was wonderful. We learned a lot and... more