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From San Francisco: Computer History Museum and Silicon Valley Campus Tour

Visit popular sites like the Google Campus and the Computer History Museum!

Start time: 07:30
Duration: 9h
Live guide: English
Max group size: 13

Registered address: 50 Quint Street, 94124, San Francisco, US

Contact details

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Included

Transport by air-conditioned van
Plenty of stops with Photo opportunities. (Google Campus, Computer History Museum, Standford University, Apple Visitor Center)
Small group activity guaranteed, maximum of 20 customers
Entrance fee to Computer History Museum

Not included

Meals (stops will be made along the way to purchase food)
Guide gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Duration: 9.0 hours

07:30 - Pickup 1: Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
- 20 mins
08:45 - Googleplex
- 60 mins
Our tour kicks off with a visit to Google’s headquarters. Snap photos with the Android statues and explore the visitor center, where you can learn about Google’s groundbreaking projects and products.
10:00 - Computer History Museum
- 120 mins
- • Admission ticket included
This museum offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of computing technology. Explore exhibits that range from ancient calculating devices to modern supercomputers.
12:00 - Lunch break + Downtown Palo Alto
- 60 mins
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.
13:15 - Stanford University
- 45 mins
Learn about Stanford’s significant contributions to technology and business, including its role in the birth of Silicon Valley.
14:30 - Apple Park Visitor Center
- 45 mins
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.
16:00 - Scenic Drive Back to San Francisco
- 60 mins
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.
07:50 - Pickup 2: Hilton San Francisco Union Square
- 10 mins

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, traffic and other circumstances.

The Silicon Valley tour begins at Meta's headquarters, where you'll have the chance to take a photo with the Meta sign. Next, visit the Googleplex, home to cafes, shops, and art installations. Explore features like volleyball courts and on-site haircuts, and ride a Google bike around the campus.

Then, head to the Computer History Museum to explore four decades of computing. See early computers and a wide array of tech-related exhibits, from graphics to games. Enjoy free time at Stanford University to explore its renowned campus. Walk through the grounds and experience the academic setting of this prestigious institution.

Finally, visit Apple's Visitor Center. Discover exhibits, a cafe, and an Apple store. Although you can't tour the headquarters, use an iPad for a virtual reality experience of the Apple campus.

The tour ends at 4:00 PM, and you'll return to San Francisco. The drive back offers views of Crystal Springs Reservoir and San Andreas Lake before reaching the city.

Please enter your desired pickup location during the check-out process ("Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf" or "Hilton San Francisco Union Square")
The tour operator will e-mail you with the exact location and pickup time for your tour
Show your smartphone ticket at the meeting point

Departure point and time:

7:30 from Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf (2500 Mason St) Pick up on NORTH POINT ST side (formerly Sheraton FW)
7:45 from Hilton San Francisco Union Square (251 Mason St) East Entrance, 333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102