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Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private

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Overview

You will learn the history of San Francisco and the Bay Area, why Silicon Valley is here, and how it started.
We will pick you up from your hotel or residence and take you to Silicon Valley.
You will see and take pictures in front of the Oracle Campus and Trimaran of Larry Ellison, both Facebook campuses, and Garage where Hewlett and Packard started Silicon Valley. We will show you the Home of Steve Jobs.
You will visit GooglePlex Gradient Canopy Building and take pictures inside the campus. You will shop in the new Visitor's Center.
You will have an opportunity to visit the Computer History Museum (Closed Mon-Tue) and learn the history of computers
We will pass by the NASA Ames Visitor Center and visit the NASA Gift Shop (Closed Sun-Mon).
You will visit the new Apple Park Visitor Center.
You will take a 2-hour walking tour of the Stanford University Campus.
Rodin Museum, IT Buildings, Souvenir Shop, Main Quad, Athletic Facilities.

What's Included

  • Water in vehicles.
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off.
  • Free Stanford tour.
  • Lunch
  • Optional: Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We can pick you from any hotel or other place of residence in the city of San Francisco or any other place between San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

500 Oracle Pkwy

You will see the Oracle Headquarters in Redwood Shores. Emerald city and the Famous Trimaran of Larry Ellison, you will learn the story how he returned the America's Cup back home after 15 years.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meta Building MPK 16

You will see two FACEBOOK Campuses in Menlo park, The new one, MPK20 and the old one, that used to be the Sun Microsystems campus. You will learn why SUN's logo is on the back of Facebook sign and take pictures in front of it.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Googleplex

Visit Google Campus. Take pictures with Androids, Dinosaur, and Google signs. Visit the new Google Visitor Experience Center in the “Gradient Canopy” building. Buy Pixel, Nest products, phones, tablets, watches, speakers, etc, and Google merch
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Computer History Museum

Visit the CH museum to explore the exhibits and say hello to your favorite artifacts, to learn how the computer field was developing through the years. Open Wed-Sun.This museum is opened from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

NASA Ames Visitor Center

Pass by NASA Ames Research Center. Visit NASA Gift Shop. Open Mon-Frid
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Apple Park Visitor Center

Visit New Apple Park Store. Shop Apple products and souvenirs sold only here. Take pictures. Coffee time. From Observation Deck, see the New Apple Headquarters.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palo Alto (Pass By)

We will pass by the Home of Steve Jobs and hear the story of Apple.
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Hewlett Packard Garage

We will make a short stop to take pictures in front of the Garage where Hewlett and Packard created their first oscillograph. Birthplace of Silicon Valley.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palo Alto

We will have lunch in one of the many restaurants on University Avenue in Palo Alto
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stanford University

Main Quad. Historic and Academic Center. Memorial Church of All Religions. William Gates Computer Science Building. David Packard Electrical Engineering Building. Athletic Facilities. Rodin Sculpture Garden. Cantor Arts Center. Books and Souvenirs store.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Water in vehicles.
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off.
  • Free Stanford tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Optional: Gratuities.
Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Accessibility information for the Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Water in vehicles.
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop-off.
  • Free Stanford tour.
  • Lunch
  • Optional: Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual

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