The 6 Best Private Tours in Palo Alto, California (CA)

May 8, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

April 23, 1894
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1. Silicon Valley Tour in Luxury Car or Minivan

333 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA A Taste of SF

You will learn about the history of San Francisco and Bay Area as well as why Silicon Valley is here and how it started. We will pick you from your hotel or residence and take you down to the Silicon Valley. You will see the Oracle campus, the Emerald City and the Trimaran of Larry Ellison. You will see both Facebook campuses, home of Steve Jobs, garage where Hewlett and Packard started Silicon Valley. You will walk  with a student guide exploring the highlights of Stanford’s beautiful campus. 2 hours walking tour. You will visit the Google Campus. You will visit the new Apple Park Visitor Center.

Inclusions: Water in vehicles., Free Stanford tour.

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By RobertW220

Exceeded our expectations, driver very knowledgeable and courteous. Saw so much more of San Francisco than we knew was there. Highly recommend. Thrilled with visit to Twin Peaks .

2. Silicon Valley Charter - Google Apple Facebook Stanford University etc 6 hrs

California Pacific Excursions

As this is your own private trip you can choose places to visit subject to time and admission requirements. You can spend as much and as little time at the stops you want. You can go to places other than the ones listed. You can stop for lunch etc where you want. You can ideally visit three of the places listed.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Gratuity

Reviewed By liliknorr

I had no problem with the transportation. It was a long trip but right on schedule, and Ben was really helpful with my concerns and needs.

3. Private Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco

455 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA A Taste of SF

You will learn about the history of San Francisco and Bay Area as well as why Silicon Valley is here and how it started. We will pick you from your hotel or residence and take you to Silicon Valley. You will see and take pictures in front of Oracle Campus and Trimaran of Larry Ellison, both Facebook campuses, and Garage where Hewlett and Packard started Silicon Valley. We will show you the Home of Steve Jobs. You will visit the Google Campus and make pictures with Android. You will visit the new Apple Park Visitor Center. You will take 2 hours walking tour of the Stanford University Campus.

Inclusions: Free Stanford tour., Water in vehicles., Hotel Pick-up and drop-off.

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By RobertW220

Exceeded our expectations, driver very knowledgeable and courteous. Saw so much more of San Francisco than we knew was there. Highly recommend. Thrilled with visit to Twin Peaks .

4. SUV Tour To Silicon Valley including Stanford Walking tour

Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA A Taste of SF Tours, Inc

Visit 2 Facebook Campuses in Menlo Park, the old one that used to be Sun Microsystems and the new building designed by Frank Gehri. Visit the home of Steve Jobs in Palo Alto. Visit the Garage of Hewlett and Packard where Silicon Valley started. Visit the Stanford University. Either join the group of visitors from all over the world guided by a student or we can take you on a private tour. Visit the Google Campus. Visit the Apple Park. Visit the Oracle Campus. (optional)

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch in Palo Alto

Reviewed By Moneytoburn39

What an amazing tour! So glad we got to see the city in spite of Covid. Very informed on historical aspects. Melodic Russian accent was a bonus. Would definitely take more tours if we had more time. Take my advice and use this company!

5. Private Full Day Tour to Sillicon Valley from San Francisco with Hotel pick-up

Tour Travel & More San Francisco

Pick up will be from your hotel or place of choice inside the city of San Francisco. After meeting with your driver-guide, we will head towards Silicon Valley. Before leaving San Francisco, and depending where your hotel/accommodation is located, you will enjoy a brief panoramic view of the city. This would include having a view of Golden Gate Bridge as well as Fisherman’s Wharf. We will head towards the Santa Clara Valley to reach Silicon Valley. In Silicon Valley, you can find the startups and the technological companies. The drive will be around 90 minutes. Our driver – guide is at your disposition during the full day tour and will explain many anecdotes and stories about Silicon Valley and their geniuses! We will arrange a stop to the headquarters of Facebook, Peers Park of Palo Alto, Stanford University, Google, Apple Park Visitor Center and much more! We will pass by a garage where Bill Hewlett and David Packard started HP and many more. SAVE COVID-19 SAFE

Inclusions: Private luxury vehicle with separate chauffeur/guide for 8 hours, Pick-up from Hotel, apartment or place of choice in San Francisco, Private Tour, Local Taxes

Exclusions: Entrances Fees, Food and Drinks, Gratuities

6. Private Excursion to Silicon Valley

San Francisco Cable Car Museum, 1201 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA Travel Curious - San Francisco

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

Inclusions: A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group, Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places, Entrance to the Computer History Museum, A coffee at a local shop recommended by guide

Exclusions: Price of lunch is not included , Gratuities (optional)

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