Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers

21 Reviews 4.14 out of 5 stars Based on 21 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and TripAdvisor | San Jose, USA

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On average, this is booked 11 (1) days in advance.

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German

Overview

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Explore the birthplace of tech with a self-guided audio tour! Drive through Silicon Valley while checking out the headquarters of tech giants like Apple, Google, Facebook, Tesla, and more. Learn about the visionaries who’ve shaped the world around us, from the feud between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs to the controversies around Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos to the eccentricities of Elon Musk.

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

What's Included

  • Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
  • Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
  • Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
  • Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1401 Marsh Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

625 Nelson Road
Stanford, CA 94305, USA

What To Expect

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Meta Building MPK 16

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.NOTE: The tour is over 38 miles long, with more than 56 audio stories, and takes about 2-4 hours to complete.New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Googleplex

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
  • Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
  • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
  • Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
  • Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
  • This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
  • Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
  • Offline GPS-enabled route map
  • NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
  • This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
  • Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
  • How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
  • Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
  • Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
  • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
  • Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
  • The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (PDT).

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