Hearst Castle Tour 4 April 9, 2011

Tour Four not only concentrates on the beauty of the botanical gardens, but also provides a glimpse into some of the less familiar aspects of Hearst Castle. Tour duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes which includes the bus ride to and from the Castle. All of the Hearst Castle tours are highlighted by stops at each of Hearst's two swimming pools -- the Neptune Pool and the Roman Pool. Casa del Mar is the Castle's largest and most elaborate guest house and includes a sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean. It was in Casa del Mar that Hearst spent his final years of residence on the hilltop. treated to virtually all of the estate's gardens, terraces and walkways. Hidden Terrace--This interesting spot in the Castle is a remnant of early construction and includes a staircase, pond and terrace completely concealed by later construction and rediscovered during modern restoration. An up close look at the Wine Cellar of Hearst Castle, this part of Tour Four features rare European vintages and California wines. Neptune Pool Dressing Room--Part of the outdoor Neptune Pool, this stop on Tour Four features seventeen colorfully painted dressing rooms. Tour reservations are highly recommended, please reserve online or call (800) 444-4445.