PRIVATE HEARST CASTLE & PASO ROBLES WINE TOUR
Experience the California Central Coast like never before with our Private Paso Robles Hearst Castle & Wine Tour. Discover the opulent Hearst Castle with exclusive access, led by our passionate local guide. Then, dive into the charm of Paso Robles Wine Country with a personalized wine-tasting journey. We’ll handle all logistics for a hassle-free, unforgettable day. Book now and create cherished memories.
Also available as a hotel & tour package.
$200
Deposit
5+
Hours
Daily
Experiences
A Private Discovery of California's Hidden-Gems
Book a Private Hearst Castle & Paso Robles Wine Tour to enjoy California’s Central Coast to the fullest and experience all the best highlights, with a passionate local guide.
This family friendly private tour can pick you up in either Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo or Pismo Beach. Then you’ll be making your way over the coastal mountains to the infamous California Pacific Coast Highway (Route 1) for a short drive up to the ornate and luxurious Hearst Castle.
We love to start your visit with the Grand Rooms tour of the main house, recommended for first-time visitors, with plenty of time to leisurely stroll the castle property after the tour & enjoy the awe-inspiring views.
Afterwards, you’ll head to the coastal town of Cambria, where you can grab a delicious lunch and browse the many art galleries, boutique shops and more. After lunch, we’ll drive back to Paso Robles wine country where you’ll visit one Paso Robles winery (tasting fee included).
We’ll finish the day in Tin City, Paso Robles’ hippest wine destination, where you will get to choose between exciting boutique wineries, breweries, a cider house, distilleries, sheep’s’ milk ice cream and more. (There’s so much to choose from, we didn’t want to do it for you! So time here is at your own expense.) If you find you love Tin City and want another experience, we also offer a Taste of Tin City Walking Tour.
Please make tour reservations as early as possible, as this popular tour books early and is subject to ticket availability at Hearst Castle.
- Breathtaking drive through the California mountains and along Route 1 to the magnificent Hearst Castle
- A Hearst Castle guided tour of the Grand Rooms (not private and operated by California State Parks)
- Time to explore, shop and eat in the charming seaside town of Cambria
- Visit a Paso Robles winery
- Visit Tin City, Paso Robles hippest tasting destination, featuring boutique wineries, breweries, distilleries, a cider house, sheep’s’ milk ice cream and more
- Knowledgeable, friendly and experienced local guide
- Family Friendly trip
- Wine shipping boxes available for purchase to get your wine home!
Your tour guide / driver will pick you up in Paso Robles around 8:45 in the morning and will engage you with fascinating tidbits about local history and point out interesting landmarks as you enjoy your drive over the pristine and rugged Santa Lucia Mountains. Along the way you’ll take in beautiful views of the fog blanketed mountain peaks and the rocky shoreline of the Pacific Ocean as we make our way to William Randolph Hearst’s extravagant vacation home on the ‘Enchanted Hill’.
At Hearst Castle, your guide will pick up your tickets and you’ll hop on a shuttle which takes you up the mountain to the castle. Once up there, you will begin your guided Grand Rooms Tour, allowing you to enjoy the splendor of the Castle as Hearst and his guests would have.
On the Hearst Castle tour, you’ll visit Hearst’s opulent social rooms on the ground floor of the castle where each evening W.R. Hearst would gather his guests – consisting of the Hollywood elite of the time, influential politicians, famous authors and artists, and other notable figures – for lavish meals and socializing all through the night.
The guided portion of the tour will last approximately 1-hour, after which the shuttle brings you back to the visitor’s center, where your Toast Tours guide will pick you up to continue on your adventure!
After departing Hearst Castle, we’ll make our way to the charming seaside town of Cambria, where you’ll have time to walk through the historic East Village, do some boutique and antique shopping, as well as grab a delicious lunch at one of the many excellent cafes and restaurants.
After a satisfying lunch, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views as we make our way to a Paso Robles winery on the west side of Paso Robles Wine Country.
Sit back and savor each winery as they offer their own distinctive blend of enchanting wines, friendly locals and authentic countryside vistas.
Finally, we’ll finish the day in Paso Robles hippest tasting destination – Tin City. This industrial estate boasts some of the most innovative boutique producers in the area and includes the option to taste small-batch wines, beers, cider, distilled spirits, sheep’s’ milk ice cream, pasta and more.
- Professional Concierge Service
- Itinerary Consultation
- Door-to-Door Pick Up & Drop Off
- Hearst Castle Grand Rooms Tour Ticket
- Visit a Paso Robles winery
- Visit Tin City (There’s so much to choose from, we didn’t want to do it for you! So your time here is at your own expense.)
- Complimentary bottled water on the bus
- Safe and spacious wine storage on vehicle
- Tasting fees and purchases at the venues visited (tasting fees can be prepaid to create an all-inclusive experience)
- Lunch
- Full-Itinerary Planning (we can make all reservations on your group’s behalf for an additional fee)
- Gratuity for your guide
Children of all ages are welcome on the tour though drinking alcohol is not permitted for those under the age of 21. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 8 years old. Please bring a valid photo ID.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring layers as the weather is subject to sudden changes. Often, the coastal weather can be cool with some fog and the afternoons can be much warmer with lots of sunshine. It’s also a good idea to bring sunscreen.
This tour offers pick-ups in Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo as well as Paso Robles. Additional fee applies for pick up and drop off over 15 miles from downtown Paso Robles.
If you have specific wineries you do or do not wish to visit, please let us know when you are booking your tour so we can take them into consideration. If you notify us of specific requests after an itinerary has been confirmed for your group, there may be an additional fee to modify the itinerary.
For a charter or private tour a $200.00 or 20% deposit, whichever is greater, will be charged upon confirmation of the booking. As long as we have not received the deposit, the charter or tour is not confirmed and your requested date will not be held.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a good idea to bring layers, since the coastal weather at San Simeon and Cambria can be much cooler than Paso Robles and there may be some fog in the mornings.
By the time we return to Paso Robles it can be very sunny and hot, with extreme temperature swings. So it’s also a good idea to bring sunscreen.
Wear comfortable shoes, as The Grand Rooms Tour is 60 minutes long and includes approximately 160 steps, both up and down, and a 2/3-mile walk.
Absolutely, you will have the flexibility to choose which Hearst Castle tour you’d like to experience!
Our tours are completely private and tailored to your group’s preferences.
The Grand Rooms tour of Hearst Castle is the recommended option for first-time visitors and provides a great introduction to Hearst Castle and its creator, William Randolph Hearst. This tour highlights the magnificent Casa Grande, including the Assembly Room, Refectory, Morning Room, Billiard Room, and Theater, as well as the beautiful grounds.
If you’re interested in exploring other tours or even combining multiple tours, we can certainly accommodate that. Feel free to visit Hearst Castle’s website to explore their various tour options, or reach out to our Toast Tours concierge for personalized recommendations based on your interests and group needs.
The tours at Hearst Castle are not private for your group, so you will be with other guests.
Your tour with Toast Tours will be in a private vehicle with a guide/driver.
Get in touch with us here for more details and to plan your perfect Hearst Castle visit!
If you want! The tour will be private for your group so we can include time to watch the Building the Dream video, if you want.
“Hearst Castle – Building the Dream” is a movie that was produced exclusively for the Hearst Castle Theater. Breathtaking original cinematography combined with vintage clips and stills from the 1920s and 30s allows the construction and history of the Castle to come to life on a five-story screen.
This movie lasts 40-minutes and is screened every 45 minutes starting at 9:00 am.
This is the companion film to daytime Castle Tours and is included in the ticket price.
If you want to include time to watch this film, be sure to let your tour concierge know, since it will add about an hour to your overall itinerary.
That’s up to you!
Once your tour is confirmed, your Toast Tours concierge will discuss the various options with you.
Some favorites include dining at a seaside location while sipping wine and enjoying a delicious deli lunch or visiting the local charming town of Cambria, where you can choose to eat lunch at a local restaurant suited to your taste.
We can also head back over to Paso Robles Wine Country and dine at one of the many excellent winery restaurants located there.
So many great options!
