Ticket Prices
| Tours | Adult | Children (Ages 5-12) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rooms Tour | $25.00 | $12.00 |
| Upstairs Suites Tour | $25.00 | $12.00 |
| Cottages & Kitchen Tour | $25.00 | $12.00 |
| Evening Tour | $36.00 | $18.00 |
Children under 5 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Discounts and Passes for Hearst Castle Tours
For the daytime tours, the “”Grand Rooms Tour”, the “Upstairs Suites Tour”, and the “Cottages & Kitchen Tour”, there is a 10% discount for additional tours on the same day when tickets are purchased for a first tour at full price. If reservations are made online or by telephone, the discount will be applied at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center when tickets are picked up at the Ticket Office.
We also offer a Group Tour Discount for the daytime tours for groups of 12 or more people when reservations are made at the same time for the same tour.
These discounts do not apply to the Evening Tours.
The only other discount for tours that is available at Hearst Castle® is the Distinguished Veteran Pass for California Residents who qualify. This pass must be applied for in advance. For more information and to obtain an application, please follow this link.
Payment Method
Hearst Castle accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
Parking
Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles.
Reservation Information
While tickets may be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival, tour reservations are strongly recommended and may be reserved online now or by calling 1-800-444-4445, see below for times. Reservations can be made 7 to 8 weeks in advance.
Reservation Call Center Hours
| Dates | Monday – Friday | Saturday – Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| March – September | 8AM to 6PM | 8AM to 6PM |
| October – February | 9AM to 5PM | 9AM to 3PM |
Extended hours from 8AM to 6PM on the first of each month.
All times are Pacific Standard Time.
Reservation Center Numbers
| Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Tour Ticket Reservations (within U.S.) | 1-800-444-4445 |
| Tour Ticket Reservations (outside U.S.) | 1-518-218-5078 |
| Tone Dialing for the Deaf (TDD) | 1-800-274-7275 |
| Group Travel Professionals | 1-800-401-4775 |
| Gift Tickets | 1-866-712-2286 |
| Cancellation & Refund | 1-800-695-2269 |
| School Curriculum Tours | 1-805-927-2030 |
Hearst Castle Gift Tickets
Hearst Castle Gift Tickets are thoughtful gifts for any occasion and are available for any of Hearst Castle’s tours, including the Accessibly Designed Tours.
Hearst Castle Gift Tickets may be redeemed at the Hearst Castle Ticket Office for any available tour time by calling at least two weeks in advance.
For more information, to purchase a gift ticket or to redeem a gift ticket, please call (866) 712-2286.
Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument is accredited by the American Association of Museums.