Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers
Menlo Park, US
68% of travellers recommend this
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Self-guided audio experience
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Duration: 2-3 hours
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Offline maps available
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Purchase per car, not per person
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Flexible: pause & explore freely
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Hands-free audio activation
Explore Silicon Valley's tech giants with a self-guided audio tour, learning about the visionaries and history behind the world's leading tech companies.
Featured Reviews
Included
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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!
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Engaging storytelling: uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. proven with tons of rave reviews!
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Offline maps: no signal, no problem! works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
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Comprehensive route and stops: see it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
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Go at your own pace: start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
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Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. easy to use!
Excluded
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Foods & drinks
Explore Silicon Valley's tech giants with a self-guided audio tour, learning about the visionaries and history behind the world's leading tech companies.
Highlights
- 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
Meeting Point
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
1401 Marsh Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025 , United States
What to expect
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. NOTE: This 42+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Silicon Valley in 2-3 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
10 minutes
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.
10 minutes
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.
10 minutes
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.
10 minutes
Microsoft
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.
10 minutes
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.
10 minutes
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.
10 minutes
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.
30 minutes
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.
10 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby -
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
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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.
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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.
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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
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Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
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Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
What our experts say
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Visit the Computer History Museum nearby. -
Stop at Apple Park for snacks and shopping.
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Check out local eateries in Cupertino.
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Make sure to charge your phone before starting.
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Drive safely and follow the speed limits.
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