Scotty's Castle Underground Mysteries Tour

Available daily November through April

This tour focuses on the technology that Mr. Johnson used in building and living in his castle. The tour does not follow the route of the main house tour. If you have not visited Scotty's Castle before, we recommend going on the main house tour first.

The Underground Mysteries! tour takes you into the basement underneath the Castle for a look at the technology, which based on the remote desert location and the time-period, was very advanced. You will also be able to see modern technology that the National Park Service is using to help preserve the Castle. The tour will lead you down through the 1/4 mile tunnel system that runs beneath the Castle. The tour will culminate at a Pelton Water Wheel that Mr. Johnson used to furnish his Castle with electricity.

Unlike the main house tour, this tour is led by a uniformed Park Ranger but may be visited by a character from the past.

Tours are available daily November through April. During summer season, the Mystery Tours will be given as requested and as staffing allows. Please call in advance for summer tour information.

Tours are limited to 15 people and children under 5 are not permitted for safety concerns. This tour is not ADA accessible.

Contact 760-786-2395 extension 226 (or dial 760-786-2392) for more information. Reservations can be made for small groups one week prior to arrival from November through April.

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