School Tour Groups
School Tour Groups
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When booking School Tours on different dates, separate confirmations must be issued for each day
unless they will pay for all tours simultaneously.
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Hearst School Tour Contacts:
Carson P. Cargill at (805) 927-2049 Carson.Cargill@parks.ca.gov
Joel Pullen at (805) 927-2005 Joel.Pullen@parks.ca.gov
Michelle Machuca at (805) 927-2005 Michelle.Machuca@parks.ca.gov
Details:
Cost: Students: $8 | Teacher/Chaperones: $11
Duration: 1 hour and 45-minute tour (including bus ride)
Distance: 1/3 mile to walk
Stairs: 490 stairs to climb
Earliest Booking Window: 14 days from today
Modification Window: All modifications must be made one week in advance.
Comment Bubble standards and acronyms to be used:
POA = pay on arrival (e.g. Grade 7, Jane Doe, POA w/CC or w/CK).
CB = call back (e.g. Grade 10-11, John Doe will CB w/CC).
PYMT = payment (e.g. Grade 6, Jane Doe, PYMT pending).
w/CC = with credit card (e.g. Grade 5, John Doe, POA w/CC).
w/CHK = with check (e.g. Grade 8, Jane Doe, POA w/CK).
XTRA chap. = extra chaperone (e.g. Grade 5-6, John Doe, XTRA chap approved by Cargill).
SLD = Specific Learning Disability (e.g. Grade 8, Jane Doe, one student w/SLD, approved by Cargill).
DD = Developmental Disability (e.g. Grade 8, John Doe, one student w/DD, approved by Cargill).
Guidelines for your visit to the Hearst Castle Visitor Center & Hearst Castle Theater
• Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour time.
• Students & Teachers/Chaperones backpacks and lunch boxes can be left at the Hearst Castle Theater while on tour.
• Please be at the bus-boarding gate (Gate 1) at least 10 minutes prior to your time.
• Each Student & Teacher/Chaperone needs to be wearing a wristband.
• Only bottled water is allowed on tour.
• All electronic devices must be turned off.
• If your group plans to watch the movie Building the Dream at the Hearst Castle Theater, please arrive at the theater lobby 10 minutes prior to the movie time.
• No food, drink or chewing gum allowed in the theater building.
• As a courtesy to other visitors, please keep noise levels down in the theater lobby and please be quiet in the theater.
Note: Tickets include the 40-minute movie Building the Dream at the Hearst Castle Theater located at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center. The movie is available before or after the tour.
Movie Times
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
10:30 AM
11:15 AM
12:00 PM
12:45 PM
1:30 PM
2:15 PM
3:00 PM
3:45 PM
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
6:00 pm
Hot lunch is available at the visitors center through Aramark.
This is not included in the ticket price.
David Keegan (805) 927-8601 keegan-david@aramark.com
The Hearst Castle Visitor Center is the only location at Hearst Castle where food and drinks can be purchased. With several options to satisfy every craving, you’ll find plenty to dig into before and after your Hearst Castle tours here.
Chief’s Galley Cafe
Chief’s Galley Cafe
Serving casual international fare and boasting organic locally raised Hearst Beef, our cafe has something for everyone. The cafe offers self-service soups & chili, and a variety of sandwiches and salads. In the mood for freshly made grilled cheeseburgers, or chicken sandwiches? We have something for everyone including chicken strips & fries for the kids. A variety of items and experiences await you in our cafe.
Aramark manages the food and beverage services at the Hearst Castle Visitor Center, offering a variety of options for visitors, including casual dining, espresso, and catering.
Here's a more detailed look:
Food and Beverage Options: The Hearst Castle Visitor Center is the only place where food and drinks can be purchased at Hearst Castle.
○ Chief's Galley Cafe: Serves casual international fare, including organic, locally-raised Hearst Ranch beef, soups, chili, sandwiches, salads, and grilled cheeseburgers.
○ Espresso Bar: Offers espresso-based beverages.
○ Catering: Aramark also provides catering services
Location: The Hearst Castle Visitor Center is located near the ticket office.
Aramark's Role: Aramark is a food service company that manages the food and beverage operations at Hearst Castle.
Other Aramark Services: Aramark also operates at other locations, including San Simeon.
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