Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private
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 to Silicon Valley.
We will take pictures of Oracle Campus and the Trimaran of Larry Ellison, as well as both Facebook campuses.
You will have an opportunity to visit the Computer History Museum (Closed Mon-Tue). We will pass by NASA Ames Visitor Center and visit the NASA Gift Shop (Closed Sun-Mon).
You will visit GooglePlex Gradient Canopy Building and take pictures inside the campus. You will shop in the new Visitor's Center.
You will visit Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino.
We will show you the Home of Steve Jobs and the Garage where Hewlett and Packard created the first product of Silicon Valley
After lunch, you will take a 2-hour walking tour of the Stanford University Campus. You will see the Hoover Tower, Church of All Religions,
Rodin Museum, IT Buildings, Souvenir Shop, Main Quad, and Athletic Facilities.
What's Included
- Water in vehicles.
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off.
- Free Stanford tour.
- Lunch
- Optional: Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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500 Oracle Pkwy
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Meta Building MPK 16
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Googleplex
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Computer History Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
NASA Ames Visitor Center
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Apple Park Visitor Center
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hewlett Packard Garage
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palo Alto
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stanford University
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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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Activity code: C-7103P13
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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).
- Water in vehicles.
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off.
- Free Stanford tour.
- Lunch.
- Optional: Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility 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
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 Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Water in vehicles.
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off.
- Free Stanford tour.
- Lunch
- Optional: Gratuities
Additional Info
- 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
