What you should know when visiting Winchester House San Jose - first time traveller tips
Planning to visit Winchester House San Jose? It is indeed an intriguing place to visit, not to mention an architectural marvel. Know the location, how to reach this popular mystery house, and some useful tips for visitors to know before taking an exciting audio-visual tour into the wonders within.
General tips for visitors
- Before booking a ticket, you could plan to visit when the price may be lower, such as during the off-season when there are fewer tourists. Look out for promotional discounts as well on the official website.
- The entry and exit are from the gift shop. It not only has souvenirs, but also clothes, and interesting things to gaze in wonder at, such as this fortune-telling machine-
- There is also a model of the mystery house and a display of the history of the Winchester Arms Company.
- The Garden tour is self-guided, and you can just stroll around. There is a separate charge for the garden tour.
- Snacks are available at the cafe in the gift shop. You are not permitted to take food on the tour but are allowed to take a bottled beverage that has a properly sealed cap.
- Washrooms are available.
- There are plenty of stairs, but due to their small size, easy on your legs. However, there are no operational lifts and the house is not easily accessible for visitors who are physically challenged. The gift shop, cafe, and grounds, though, are wheelchair accessible, and visitors can avail of the video tour with a prior appointment.
- Parking lots are available on a complimentary basis on the site as also across the street.
- Kids who are age 5 and below do not have to purchase a ticket, but those from age 6 to 12 are required to have entry tickets. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Kids below six years are not permitted on the 'Explore More' tour.
- Only service dogs are allowed. You can make inquiries in advance with the staff about nearby pet-care centers.
- You are permitted to take photos inside the house, but only during daytime tours, not the nighttime ones. However, videography and live streaming are strictly prohibited.
Winchester Mansion Location
The exact address: 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128, USA.
Contact Ph: (408) 247-2000
How to reach
It is well connected by public transport, located right next to Santana Row which is a popular shopping and dining spot in Santa Clara county.
When to go
The timings are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. Note that since the timings may vary, you need to check the ticket booking page on the official website to know the current visiting time for tourists.
How to get Admission
It is necessary to pre-book tickets online, as due to COVID-19, only a limited number of people are permitted to visit per Tour. You can also look out for special seasonal tours and group tours.
When my niece visited a few months ago, the ticket price was $42 for Adults.
Tour time: strictly limited to one hour.
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