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Hearst Castle Hearst Castle

Tour 2 - Upper Floors of Casa Grande

Historic Tour
1 hr. 45 min.

Notice:


Upper Floors of Casa Grande consists of approximately 404 stairs (up and down) and 3/4 mile route to walk. Duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes with a considerable amount of standing.

Children ages 6 to 17 qualify for a Child ticket. Children under the age of 6 do not need a ticket as long as they do not occupy a seat on the bus.

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Tour Description

Upper Floors of Casa Grande - focuses on architectural elements of the main house (Casa Grande) and the art collection. Includes Hearst's private suite and the kitchen. (Tour 2)


Tour Details

  • Duration: 1 hr. 45 min.
  • Distance: .75 miles
  • Number of Steps: 404
  • Accessible: No
  • Effort: Moderate

Important Information

Hearst Castle accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Free day use parking is available for automobiles, motorcycles, tour buses and recreational vehicles. Large, bulky backpacks, folding chairs, camera bags, tripods and monopods, etc. are not allowed due to the narrow hallways and numerous stairs. No food or drink is permitted on tours.


Amenities

The Visitor Center offers a variety of food and drink services. Guests may use large outdoor picnic tables or dine indoors.


Directions

Visitors board the Hearst Castle bus at the Visitor Center as they begin their journey for the five mile trip to the top of the hill. The view out of the window shows the natural beauty that attracted William Randolph Hearst to this spectacular location.


Note: Some Tours may be available only from Hearst Castle on a first-come-first-served basis.