From San Francisco: Private Tour to Silicon Valley
Charleston Terrace, San Francisco
Discover Silicon Valley on a private guided tour. Check out the Oracle, Facebook, Google, and Apple campuses, NASA center, see Steve Jobs' house, HP Garage, and take a walk at Stanford.
Silicon Valley and Stanford Guided Tour from San Francisco
This guided tour offers hotel pickup and visits key Silicon Valley sites, including tech campuses and Stanford University, ideal for tech enthusiasts and history buffs.
Highlights
- See the garage where Hewlett and Packard started Silicon Valley
- Take photos at the Google, Facebook, and Oracle campuses
- Visit Steve Jobs' former home and Apple Park Visitor Center
- Enjoy a guided walking tour of Stanford University
- Shop for souvenirs, books, and apparel at Google, NASA, Apple, and Stanford gift shops
Description
Learn about the history of San Francisco, the Bay Area, and the origins of Silicon Valley. The tour begins with hotel or residence pickup, followed by transportation to Silicon Valley in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle.
Explore and photograph the Oracle Campus, Larry Ellison’s Trimaran, both Facebook campuses, and the original Hewlett-Packard garage. Visit Steve Jobs’ former residence and the Apple Park Visitor Center, where you can shop for Apple products and souvenirs.
Tour the Googleplex, including the Gradient Canopy Building, and visit the Google Visitor Center gift shop. You will also have the option to visit the Computer History Museum (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) to learn about computer development.
Pass by the NASA Ames Visitor Center and visit its gift shop (closed Sundays and Mondays). Lunch is available at restaurants on University Avenue in Palo Alto (not included).
Finish with a two-hour guided walking tour of Stanford University, viewing landmarks such as Rodin sculptures, Cantor Arts Center, the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering buildings, the Church of All Religions, the campus bookstore, and athletic facilities.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Lunch
- Entry fee for the Computer History Museum
- Tips
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your place. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring a camera for photos. The best time to visit is during weekdays when museums and visitor centers have regular hours.
