Silicon Valley Tech Tour from San Francisco
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Product Code: 386158
OVERVIEW

Highlights

  • •• Explore the colorful Google Campus
    • Snap a photo at Instagram
    • Learn about tech through time at the Computer History Museum
    • Visit the Apple Park Visitors Center
    • Hear tales of the tech industry of Palo Alto
Tour Code
386158
Duration
9 hour
Departure City
San Francisco
End City
San Francisco
Tour Type
Bus/Coach
Language
English
Available options
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Quality: Value

Travel with professional guides, enjoy more time at attractions and/or stay at comfortable accommodations.

Itinerary

Home to countless legendary inventions, businesses born from crowded co-working spaces and behind garage doors,  Silicon Valley offers an intriguing narrative full of double-crossings and rags-to-riches stories.
This tour will take you through the origin stories of Apple, Google, IBM, and many previously unrecognized technologists that paved the way for the advent of the hardware we carry with us and use every day.
A highlight for many, we'll make a stop to snap a Instagramable photo at Instagram, then we'll next make an extended stop at the one-of-a-kind Computer History Museum. Taking you through the evolution of computing, from the abacus to the complexities of artificial intelligence and self-driving vehicles, you'll feel like a tech history pro after your visit. We'll also explore the multi-tiered, newly constructed Apple Visitor's Center which is also a fully-stocked Apple Store before returning to San Francisco.
【Sample Itinerary】
7:30 - 7:50am: Make your way to the pre-arranged pick-up spots. We recommend you arrive at least 10 minutes early. 
8:30 - 8:45am: Our first stop on this whirlwind trip will be to the home of the tech giant, Instagram. You'll be sure to get a lot of "likes"from putting your thumbs up and snapping a pic in front of the Instagram sign! While we can't disrupt the employees, you'll get to see where all the magic happens from the outside. Who knows, maybe your Instagrammable photo will go viral! 
9:30 - 10:15am: Next we'll explore Googleplex, the technological playground which makes up the Google Campus. From a volleyball court, life-sized chess, on-site haircuts and food options galore, you might find yourself getting envious of these "Googlers" (as employees are affectionately known).
10:30 - 12:00pm: Our next stop will be the Computer History Museum, where you'll take a walk through four decades of collected computing technology– including one of the world's first computers. This extensive and detailed museum will immerse you in everything computers, from graphics to games.
12:30 - 1:30pm: Now it's time to grab some food and see what daily life in Palo Alto looks like. Depending on the recommendations from your guide, you'll have a wide-range of food options to choose from.
One of the 5 most expensive cities in the U.S., Palo Alto houses some of the most educated people in the country. If time permits, we will swing by the humble HP Garage for more tech tales on how the city began its path to fame and fortune.
2:00 - 3:00pm: At our final stop you'll experience Apple's newly-opened Visitor's Center. Complete with interactive stations to explore their new technology, a world-class cafe, and a fully-stocked Apple store, this unique building takes you to the forefront Apple's new releases. No one is allowed to roam the corporate headquarters in person, but instead grab an IPad and explore the top-secret campus via virtual reality.
4:00pm: Once we've completed our full day retracing the steps of today's tech leaders, we'll head back to San Francisco. On the way, be prepared for a green and scenic ride. We'll pass the protected Crystal Springs Reservoir & San Andreas Lake before making it back in time for dinner in the city.
* We allow our guides the flexibility to tailor your itinerary to best suit the needs of the group. While we guarantee that we'll do our best to provide you with all of the highlights within this itinerary (conditions permitting), we do not guarantee them in this specific order.

Tips:

Pickup locations:
RIU Plaza Fisherman's Wharf (2500 Mason St)
* Hilton San Francisco Union Square (333 O'Farrell St)

Visiting Attractions

  • San Francisco San Francisco
  • Silicon Valley Silicon Valley
Meeting Point
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Time Region Location Full Address
07:30AM San Francisco Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

NORTH POINT ST side (formerly Sheraton FW)

2500 Mason St
07:50AM San Francisco Hilton San Francisco Union Square

East Entrance

251 Mason St
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Complimentary pickup/dropoff from two San Francisco locations
    • Full-time professional, knowledgeable guide
    • Transportation to/from Silicon Valley in biofueled mini-coach
    • Computer History Museum entrance fee
    • Narrated guided in-coach tour
    • Free time to explore Google Campus, Facebook Sign, and more
    • Visit downtown Palo Alto and experience startup culture

Package Excludes

    • Meals (stops will be made to purchase food)
    • Guide gratuity (customary 15-20% of tour cost)
Special Notes
    • Cancelled 3 days or less prior to departure date, no refund will be issued.
    • Silicon Valley TipGoogle, Apple, Instagram, and other possible stops on this tour are places of business, and people are working in the buildings. The local operator is able to bring you to see many of the public areas, but you will not be allowed into the working buildings on the campuses.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Adult: 13+
* Child: 12-

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
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