Experience the birthplace of tech with the Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers. Immerse yourself in the world of tech giants like Apple, Google, Facebook, and Tesla as you drive through the heart of Silicon Valley. Learn about the visionaries who have shaped our world, from the legendary feud between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs to the controversies surrounding Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos. Explore the eccentricities of Elon Musk and his ventures, such as SpaceX. This self-guided tour comes with a downloadable Tour Guide App and lifetime validity. Embark on a 2-3 hour journey through the headquarters of the biggest names in technology, and gain insight into their histories and contributions. Uncover the secrets of Silicon Valley and be inspired by the innovation that has revolutionized our lives.
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2
hours
- 3
hours
Suitable for
1-4
Participants
Private Tour
& Audio GuidedSelf Guided Experience
Explore the birthplace of tech
Drive through Silicon Valley
Visit the headquarters of tech giants
Learn about visionary leaders
Discover the controversies and eccentricities of tech
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
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Introduction
Explore the birthplace of tech and immerse yourself in the exciting world of Silicon Valley with the Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers. This unique experience allows you to drive through the heart of innovation while learning about the iconic tech giants that have shaped our modern world. From Apple's iconic headquarters to the eccentricities of Elon Musk, this tour takes you on a captivating journey filled with fascinating stories and insights.
What to expect?
During this self-guided audio tour, anticipate a total duration of 120 to 180 minutes as you embark on a 42+ mile-long adventure through Silicon Valley. With the help of the Tour Guide App by Action, you'll receive audio instructions and a route to follow, ensuring a seamless and immersive experience. Along the way, you'll discover the origin stories of tech giants such as Facebook, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Apple, gaining a deeper understanding of their contributions and impact on the world.
Who is this for?
This tour is perfect for technology lovers, enthusiasts, and curious minds of all ages. Whether you're a tech-savvy individual fascinated by the inner workings of these iconic companies or simply someone eager to explore the epicenter of innovation, this tour offers something for everyone. Don't worry if you're not a tech expert; the tour provides engaging and accessible information that will captivate both novices and experts alike.
Why book this?
By booking this self-guided driving audio tour, you'll have the opportunity to witness Silicon Valley's iconic landmarks firsthand and gain exclusive insights into the tech industry. Delve into the captivating stories behind each company, from the controversies surrounding Facebook to the ongoing feud between Microsoft and Apple. This tour offers a rare chance to experience the fast-paced world of technology and gain a deeper appreciation for the brilliant minds who have shaped our digital landscape.
Good to know
Keep in mind that this tour does not include entrance tickets to the various headquarters and attractions in Silicon Valley. It is essential to check the opening hours of any locations you wish to visit before your trip. The tour comes with lifetime validity, allowing you to embark on this adventure at your convenience and revisit it whenever you desire.
Reviews
Previous participants of this self-guided driving audio tour have praised the comprehensive and enjoyable experience it offers. They have found the tour to be an excellent way to explore Silicon Valley's tech scene and gain a deeper understanding of the industry's history and impact. Visitors have also appreciated the convenience of the Tour Guide App, which provides seamless navigation and engaging audio commentary throughout the journey. Overall, reviewers have expressed high levels of satisfaction with this unique and educational tour of Silicon Valley's tech landmarks.
How long before the event do I need to book?
You can book at any time before the event
Vouchers accepted in the following formats
Mobile
After booking the tour, Check your email with the subject line “Your tour operator sent you a message". For the best experience, we advise doing this while you have a strong internet connection. NOTE: This 42+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Silicon Valley in 2-3 hours.
1401 Marsh Rd,
1401 Marsh Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025,
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Stanford Stadium,
625 Nelson Rd, Stanford, CA 94305,
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Your Itinerary
Meta Headquarters
Formerly the Facebook HQ, now the Meta HQ, this imposing complex is home to the company that drove much of the social media revolution. As you circle the campus, you'll learn about the origins of Facebook, eccentric CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and the many controversies which have surrounded the company for years.
SJC18 Amazon
Though humble on the outside, this building is the brain behind the most important part of Amazon's business model: Amazon Web Services. Here, workers manage the globe-spanning cloud computing service which gives Amazon dominance not only over the retail scene but over huge swaths of the internet itself.
Google Android Lawn Statues
Google's Android Garden is filled with strangely charming foam sculptures of lollipops, marshmallows, cupcakes, and tons of other sweets. Each represents a different software update to the Android operating system.
Google B40
The Googleplex is the headquarters of Google, the search giant known for its catchphrase "Don't be evil." As you drive by this enormous complex, you'll get the full story behind the company's creation and its braniac founders.
Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus
Microsoft might not have been founded in Silicon Valley, but you can’t talk about tech without it. Here at their California HQ, you'll hear the whole history of this influential company, from Bill Gates to its ongoing feud with Apple.
Computer History Museum
The Computer History Museum houses the largest collection of computing artifacts in the world. The collection comprises nearly 90,000 objects and photos, 4,000 feet of cataloged documentation, and hundreds of gigabytes of software. If you're a major techie, this place will be right up your alley.
Apple Infinite Loop
Apple has three separate campuses in Silicon Valley, but this one is the original. As you drive around the loop, you'll hear how Apple became the company it is today, and how they continue to shape the future of technology around the world.
Apple Park Visitor Center
If you'd like to take a break and check out the latest Apple tech, this Apple store is the place for you. There's also a cafe here if you need a snack.
Tesla HQ
Up until the end of 2021, this building was the headquarters of Tesla, the electric car company famous for stirring up the automotive industry for better or for worse. As you drive, you'll hear plenty more about its divisive leader, Elon Musk, as well as his other ventures, such as SpaceX.
Reviews
(16)
3.5(16)
revathyuthaiahc
The tour was simply amazing for a tech-inspired family like ours with young kids. We are not from the area, hence, driving (not to miss the exits) and listening to the details was a bit hard. We had the navigation map on another phone so that we could listen and drive at the same time. Having a list of various stops by email will be more convenient. But we enjoyed the tour overall and learned a lot of details and some unique stories (liked seeing Steve Jobs Garage). We also figured later that we could play each of the numbers again and listened to the details when not driving. We got off to walk around Google campus (Google Visitor Center, Google store, the sculptures, the Droids, Google Cafe etc) as well as the Apple campus. In the Apple Visitor Center, we went to the balcony and took pictures of the Apple space building. The model of the building and the 3D view on the iPAD was a treat for the kids. And so were the demos for the new iPhone and other gadgets. Apple Cafe was lovely. We enjoyed the tour very much.
khogeveen
We enjoyed this experience. Very interesting facts and stories about the big tech giants.
Only suggestion; the start needs to tell you which way to turn. (Left out of the park where we started). After that the instructions were great.
GarethT2
This was really good, insightful, easy to follow and well planned. Took us to loads of really interesting places on Silicon Valley whilst giving us some good history including some interesting scandal! Really good!
Sightseer47242888501
The route on the trip and the picture of each point of interest are not updated. We encountered a dead-end street or place you can't go through. The app is also lagged in the direction. We ended up missing turn or exit. I wish you had the options to skip some of the points you don't want to see and also should provide a pfd map for printouts of all the points of interest. Overall there're rooms for improvement.
Margaret A
It’s was nice learning about different Silicon Valley companies. You didn’t have to worry about finding the next stop. Enjoyed the tour
Armand_C
Drive instructions were too late on crossings. too late to move to the correct lanes. That made us very insecure while driving.
I think that if give route in a different way like a route in Google/ Apple Maps would be much nicer.
madelon_g
We enjoyed the commentary along the route. Perfect activity for a rainy day. Best part was visiting the apple park activity center, although it was near, but not on the route. We could get out of the car and see the augmented reality display of the park and visit a big apple store and cafe, as no visitors are permitted inside any of these tech headquarters. But we enjoyed seeing their locations and listening to the history and commentary of the quide.
W1731NRbryanb
The app was a little confusing. We had a hard time following along. Would be nice to hook up to the car gps. Tour a little long.
L6004DNvincentm
Great tour very complete.
As a passionate of IT in particular of Apple, I spent 6 hours instead of 3 hours completing the tour.
The only thing I would recommend to improve the handsfree experience is to cast the itinerary on Apple CarPlay or another GPS system a little bit more convenient for the driver the orientation of the map stay in a random way not even North oriented.
But great visit, I did not know that Tesla also began in Silicon Valley, the main Microsoft HQ is in the state of Washington right ? Near Seattle I think.
I did not know either Intel and AMD both began in Silicon Valley a few houses only from each orher ! That is crazy.
I really enjoyed this self visited guided tour.
Just one more thing : Google Campus & Googleplex is in complete re-built m and so we cannot fallow the exact parh recommended.
I will search for similar visites in the future 😄
Thank you and all the best ;
Vincent Marquet
vfy.marquet@icloud.com
Marie_I
The app is terrible. The driving directions are minimal, meaning you’ll be hard pressed to drive responsibly. The audio will cut itself off (i.e you’ll hear half a story then the new one starts), even driving slower than the speed limit. Also, and this is possibly due to Covid, but most of this is driving around office parking lots with no real access. The computer museum is awesome, but you don’t need this to see it.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-18 07:27
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