Private Excursion to Silicon Valley

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This experience is on request only. Please contact us for pricing.

Things to know

Duration:

8 hrs

Suitable for:

Culture Vulture, Family, Friends, Intellectually Curious

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Day Trip: including a private vehicle throughout the tour

Tickets:

Entrance to the Computer History Museum

Other inclusions:

All admissions, parking, and a coffee

Meeting points: In front of the Cable Car Museum, 1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States

What makes this tour special

On your private excursion from San Francisco, see first-hand what makes Silicon Valley the world’s most dynamic hub of global technology and entrepreneurialism. Learn how Silicon Valley was born and some of the world’s most influential companies were founded. On your tour you will:

Enjoy a full day, including hotel pick up and drop off, in a luxury vehicle.
Explore how this place became a capital of innovation, venture capital and progressive "techie" culture.
Learn the stories of the founding of major players like Stanford University, Tesla, Apple, HP, Google and Facebook- and their predecessors.
Drop into Apple HQ Visitor Center, Augmented Reality Experience, Flagship Store, Rooftop Deck and Espresso Café.
Visit the expansive Googleplex Campus promenade and the comical Android Garden.
Stop for the iconic shot in Menlo Park at the Facebook HQ "thumbs up".
Tour Stanford University campus.
Visit the Computer History Museum and enjoy lunch at the café (price of lunch not included).

Ever thought of trying your hand in big tech? This is the perfect chance to see what it's like to live, work and study here in the 21st Century. This tour is ideal for guests who want to hit the most well-known sites and come away with an understanding of what powers Silicon Valley. See how Google (and other tech company) employees live, and maybe even rub elbows with the next big founder over coffee!

Please note: Due to Covid-19 and the future of remote work for many companies, this tour itinerary is subject to change. We are monitoring the openings/closures of each of the campuses. Please be in touch before booking, so we may provide you the most up-to-date description of how this tour would run on your preferred tour date.

Additionally, please note: While this tour is available for children, no car seat is provided and is the responsibility of the customer to provide where necessary.

What you'll see

Computer History Museum

Apple HQ Visitor Center

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FAQ

QWill there be other people on the tour or is it just us?

AAll of our tours are 100% private and exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.

Your tour will be completely tailored to your needs and we will make sure to find a guide that best suits your group.

QAre entrance tickets and transport included in the cost of the tour?

AIn the ‘Things to Know’ section at the top of this page you will find details of whatever entrance tickets and transport are included in the tour. If you have any questions about this, then you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to <team@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).

QWhat is your cancellation policy?

AOn tours cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a full refund - minus a 5% credit card fee and the cost of any tickets that have been purchased.

For tours cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule a tour, this is usually possible if we are given enough notice, but we cannot guarantee the same guide.

Changes made to bookings may be subject to rebooking fees to cover the cost of tickets purchased, transport, guide rescheduling and administration.

To cancel or change your booking, please contact us at <team@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).

QWho do I contact if I have any questions about this tour or if I want to make changes to my tour?

AAt Travel Curious, we provide a free concierge service to help you plan your time abroad and they will be able to answer any questions you may have about this tour or any other tours. We are normally able to customise or personalise tours to suit your needs.

Please do get in touch by either using the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, sending an email to <reservations@travelcurious.com> or calling 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).

QAm I able to book more than one tour?

AAbsolutely, you can book as many tours as you like! You can add them to your cart by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button or you can get in touch and we can put together an itinerary for you. To get in touch, you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to <team@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).

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