Silicon Valley Tours from San Francisco
Silicon Valley's tech campuses lie 40 to 50 minutes south of San Francisco by road. Stops include the Googleplex, the Computer History Museum, Stanford and the Apple Park visitor centre.
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Silicon Valley tour from San Francisco: what to expect
Silicon Valley is about 45 to 60 minutes' drive south of San Francisco, a region of working corporate campuses rather than an attraction. Here we bring together 2 Silicon Valley tours leaving from the city.
Nine hours is the length of the days we cover, and entry to the Computer History Museum is included.
Types of Silicon Valley tour from San Francisco
Small-group tech tour with Stanford and the Googleplex
Small-group tours of Silicon Valley keep the numbers down and the guiding in English. "Free time to explore the Stanford University campus", one small-group tour notes; it also covers four decades of computing at the Computer History Museum and a stop at the Googleplex to see its Google bikes.
Guided day by luxury van
Guided van tours drive the Silicon Valley route with a guide aboard. Ours travels by luxury van, with an English-speaking guide and admission to the Computer History Museum. It is rated 4.1 out of 5.
Among the Silicon Valley tours we describe, the format ranges from a luxury van to a small group; free cancellation runs up to 24 hours before on the ones we cover.
Tips before your Silicon Valley tour from San Francisco
Computer History Museum opening days
The Computer History Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The HP Garage and the Stanford Main Quad
In Palo Alto, the HP Garage where Hewlett and Packard started can only be seen from the street; Stanford University's Main Quad is open to walk.
Silicon Valley tours from San Francisco: frequently asked questions
Can you go inside Google or Apple on a Silicon Valley tour from San Francisco in 2026?
The office buildings themselves are closed to visitors. The public can visit the Google Visitor Experience in Mountain View and the Apple Park Visitor Center in Cupertino.
In which language are Silicon Valley tours from San Francisco guided?
English, on the Silicon Valley tours we feature, whether in a small group or by van.
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