Hearst Castle Tours

Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle

Reviews of Hearst Castle

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
703
" "5 - Excellent 78%
4 - Good
154
" "4 - Good 17%
3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Go to the castle early to beat the heat and get on the tours.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Don't buy tickets online. Added $8 to the price of each ticket. I wasn't wowed by the castle and only went because others in the group wanted to go.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

There was so much more to the property than we expected. We definitely plan to return for another visit so we can take one of the other tours.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Not to be missed. An amazing place with incredible views. And just 7 miles North the elephant seal rookery, also not to be missed. Last year over 5000 seal pups were born there. Make reservations online for the castle.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Sign up for more than 1 tour, if you haven't seen the castle you really should.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Make sure you reserve in advance. We get there without reservation and couldn't get on the tour.

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