Top 9 Tours in Mountain View, California (CA)

November 15, 2021 Layne Dawes

Mountain View is a city located in Santa Clara County, California, United States, named for its views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. From its origins as a stagecoach stop, it grew to a large suburb with a pedestrian-friendly downtown and a population of 74,066. The city borders Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay to the north, Los Altos to the south, and Moffett Federal Airfield and Sunnyvale to the east.
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1. Skip the Line: Computer History Museum General Admission Ticket

Computer History Museum
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4.4 based on 17 reviews

Spend the day at the Computer History Museum! Discover the spectacular history of computing in Revolution: The First 2000 Years of Computing, a comprehensive, media-rich exhibition with 19 galleries and over 1,000 unique artifacts.  Fly through the World of Warcraft's fantastic world of Azeroth, learn Photoshop from the pros, and speed-text your way to victory in our newest, interactive exhibition, Make Software Change the World! Unwind at CHM's café, stroll through the gift shope, and enjoy plenty of free, on-site parking.

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By nicknickbell

The museum is amazing and a must see for everyone who loves technology and wants to learn more about the history present and future of computers and their power. This is quite large place and with so many interactive areas so plan few hours of fun time there. Museum is great for kids and adults. My family spent the whole day there and the food is amazing too. We will definitely be back.

2. Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman´s Wharf, 2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA Incredible Adventures
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2.8 based on 6 reviews

Explore the history and future of California's Silicon Valley: the birthplace of tech and computers in America! Visit the Computer History Museum, Apple campus, Google campus, and the famous Facebook "like" sign.

Inclusions: Narrated guided tour, Visit Google and Facebook public campus areas

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional food and drinks

Reviewed By lucyville1

Our tour guide was probably the best part about this wine tour! The wines were ok, but Jason was so much fun, he knew and appreciated every person at all three wineries, he took the time out to talk to every person on the tour, and his recommendations were perfect! If you're lucky enough, you'll get Jason!

3. Silicon Valley 1-Day Tour from San Francisco

San Francisco, CA, USA Extranomical Tours
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Discover Silicon Valley history makers from the early pioneers to today’s tech revolutionaries. Visit the modest origins and the now sprawling campuses of giants Apple, Facebook and Google. Learn what makes this the place for startups pushing the boundaries of technology. Your 1-day tour of Silicon Valley begins at the front door of your San Francisco hotel. We’ll start early to enjoy a full day exploring how a handful of Santa Clara county cities started a digital revolution and changed the world. While riding in comfort down the San Francisco Peninsula, you’ll hear how Silicon Valley’s original “nerds”, like Frederick Terman, William Shockley, Bill Hewlett, Dave Packard and (much later) Mark Zuckerberg, got their starts

Inclusions: Photo stops at Facebook, Google and Apple, Admission to the Computer History Museum, See Twitter, Uber, You Tube, Oracle and others, Learn the origins of HP and the Stanford Linear Accelerator, Tech-savvy tour guide (English), Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals & Beverages

Reviewed By Brittany B

The tour was super fun! Met a lot of cool peeps and our tour guide Dustin was super funny! I don't even like wine and I would definitely go on the tour again just for the experience!

4. Silicon Valley Tech + Alcatraz Tour & Aquarium Access

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman´s Wharf, 2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA Incredible Adventures

See the #1 Attraction in San Francisco: the historic Alcatraz Island and Prison! Tickets for this iconic attraction are in high demand, and you can guarantee yourself a visit with this tour package.  On the second day, learn all about the history and future of technology in California on a day tour to Silicon Valley: the birthplace of computers as we know them. Get a taste of where it all started at the Computer History Museum, and then visit the Google, Facebook, and Apple campuses and gear shops where you'll have a chance to play with some of the newest gadgets available!

Inclusions: Guided, narrated in-coach tour of Silicon Valley, Alcatraz Island Ferry Tour ($39.90 USD value) , Entrance to Computer History Museum

Exclusions: Meals (stop will be made for lunch), There is no transport provided on Day 1 to/from the Alcatraz pier

Reviewed By lucyville1

Our tour guide was probably the best part about this wine tour! The wines were ok, but Jason was so much fun, he knew and appreciated every person at all three wineries, he took the time out to talk to every person on the tour, and his recommendations were perfect! If you're lucky enough, you'll get Jason!

5. 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 .

6. 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.

7. 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 .

8. 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!

9. Silicon Valley Self-Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers

Facebook sign, 1601 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA SpectrumXP

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. Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! Within 30 mins, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, go to the first stop, launch the app, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route and speed limit for the best experience. No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever! This tour doesn’t include entrance to attractions along the route. Check pandemic rules before your visit.

Inclusions: GPS Map, Audios and Text, Online Support

Exclusions: Admission to Paid Attractions

Reviewed By 256salliee

This app made our drive down the California coast SO MUCH more fun! Since it uses GPS, the app would alert us to many historical landmarks that were not marked on the highway! Highly recommend! We will look for this app on other trips!

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