What's the cost of the tours

Kid tickets are 0-4 years old free, 5-12 years old $12.00 adult tickets $25.00 and includes tax, a movie, plus a bus ride to Hearst castle and back to the Victor center. Go to the hearst castle visitor center website and you'll see all of the different tours and pricings.

If I don’t book ahead will I pay the $8 extra?

$25 and a $8 registration fee for booking ahead the grand rooms tour.

I paid 37$ by 1 adult and 1 child (8 years)