What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 7 hours.

Where does this tour start?

Meeting point details will be provided in your booking confirmation.

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San Francisco Private Silicon Valley Tech Tour

7 hours

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Overview

Explore Silicon Valley in comfort on a fully customizable private sightseeing ride from San Francisco. Travel with your English-speaking Welcome Driver and enjoy a flexible, door-to-door experience around your interests and pace. Discover the region that shaped modern technology while your driver shares local insights, stories, and recommendations along the way.

Highlights include Stanford University, the historic HP Garage in Palo Alto, NASA Ames Research Center, Google Headquarters in Mountain View, and the Apple Park Visitor Center. Walk beautiful campuses, see iconic tech landmarks, and experience the innovative atmosphere that defines Silicon Valley.

Relax in your private vehicle as you explore top attractions, scenic areas—without rigid schedules or crowded tours. At the end of your journey, your driver will return you comfortably to San Francisco.

Pickup and drop-off from central accommodations are included.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel and Tolls
Water
WiFi on board
Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
All taxes and handling charges

✗ Not Included

Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions

Itinerary

Stop 1

Explore one of the world’s most prestigious universities. Enjoy time to walk through the historic Main Quad, admire the Romanesque architecture, and experience the academic atmosphere that helped shape Silicon Valley’s innovation culture.

Stop 2

HP Garage. See the exterior of the legendary HP Garage, where Silicon Valley’s tech revolution began. This historic site marks the humble origins of Hewlett-Packard and the startup culture that transformed the region.

Stop 3

Stop near NASA Ames Research Center, a major research hub for space exploration, aviation, and advanced technology. This is an exterior stop focused on storytelling and photos.

Stop 4

Visit the Googleplex, Google’s global headquarters. Enjoy an exterior photo stop and learn about the company’s role in shaping the modern digital world.

Stop 5

Stop at the Apple Park Visitor Center area, near Apple’s iconic circular headquarters. Enjoy time for photos and views of the campus model from the outside.

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Good to Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
For 4-6 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.