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- English
Explore Silicon Valley in comfort on a fully customizable private sightseeing ride from San Francisco. Travel with your English-speaking Welcome Driver and enjoy a flexible, door-to-door experience around your interests and pace. Discover the region that shaped modern technology while your driver shares local insights, stories, and recommendations along the way.
Highlights include Stanford University, the historic HP Garage in Palo Alto, NASA Ames Research Center, Google Headquarters in Mountain View, and the Apple Park Visitor Center. Walk beautiful campuses, see iconic tech landmarks, and experience the innovative atmosphere that defines Silicon Valley.
Relax in your private vehicle as you explore top attractions, scenic areas—without rigid schedules or crowded tours. At the end of your journey, your driver will return you comfortably to San Francisco.
Pickup and drop-off from central accommodations are included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time.
Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them.
Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey.
Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available.
Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
Itinerary
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Explore one of the world’s most prestigious universities. Enjoy time to walk through the historic Main Quad, admire the Romanesque architecture, and experience the academic atmosphere that helped shape Silicon Valley’s innovation culture.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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HP Garage. See the exterior of the legendary HP Garage, where Silicon Valley’s tech revolution began. This historic site marks the humble origins of Hewlett-Packard and the startup culture that transformed the region.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Stop near NASA Ames Research Center, a major research hub for space exploration, aviation, and advanced technology. This is an exterior stop focused on storytelling and photos.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Visit the Googleplex, Google’s global headquarters. Enjoy an exterior photo stop and learn about the company’s role in shaping the modern digital world.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Apple Park Visitor Center
Stop at the Apple Park Visitor Center area, near Apple’s iconic circular headquarters. Enjoy time for photos and views of the campus model from the outside.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-6 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-6 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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