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Silicon Valley Private Tour

2 Reviews 4.50 out of 5 stars Based on 2 reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | San Francisco, USA
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On average, this is booked 30 (0) days in advance.

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Russian
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Overview

You will learn about the history of San Francisco and Bay Area as well as why Silicon Valley is here and how it started.

We will pick you from your hotel or residence and take you down to the Silicon Valley.

You will see the Oracle campus, the Emerald City and the Trimaran of Larry Ellison.

You will see both Facebook campuses, the home of Steve Jobs, the garage where Hewlett and Packard started Silicon Valley.

You will walk with our guide exploring the highlights of Stanford’s beautiful campus. 2 hours walking tour.

You will visit the Google Campus.

You will visit the new Apple Park Visitor Center.

What's Included

  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Water in vehicles.
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entry fee to the Computer History Museum
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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.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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

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600 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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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Menlo Park

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Google Gradient Canopy

The Google Visitor Experience is a new Google Headquartes in Gradient Canopy office in Mountain View.Have lunch with friends at the cafe, shop Google merchandise and hardware products and services at the Google Store, support local businesses at the Pop-Up Shop, and enjoy art and events on the plaza.
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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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

NASA Ames Visitor Center (pass by)

Pass by NASA Ames Research Center
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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 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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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.
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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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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

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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Activity code: C-7103P11

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Water in vehicles.
  • Free Stanford tour.
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entry fee to the Computer History Museum

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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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