Silicon Valley self-driving audio tour for technology lovers
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Explore the birthplace of modern tech with a self-guided audio tour through Silicon Valley. Drive past the legendary headquarters of Apple, Google, Facebook, Tesla, and more as your GPS-based guide shares stories about the visionaries behind the screens—Gates vs. Jobs, Zuckerberg’s rise, Bezos’s empire, Musk’s eccentric mind, and the innovations that transformed the world.You’ll learn about Zuckerberg’s controversial vision and discover Amazon’s secret weapon—AWS—in a nondescript building you’d never suspect. At Google, stroll through the Android Garden and the Googleplex campus. Then explore the beginnings of Microsoft, play the first-ever video game at a museum stop, and trace how Gates helped shape the digital age.Next, dive into Apple’s legacy, including the epic rivalry between Jobs and Gates, with a chance to visit the garage where Apple was born. Then it’s time to swap smartphones for smart cars as you drive toward Tesla and hear about Elon Musk’s wild ride.Finally, end at Stanford University, the launchpad for countless startups, and stop by the Hewlett-Packard Garage—the true birthplace of Silicon Valley.With audio that plays automatically based on your location, you’re free to explore at your own pace.
Highlights
- Discover all around Silicon Valley while diving into the history, controversies, and future of tech
- Explore the tech headquarters which are open to visitors
- Enjoy a technology-lover’s adventure
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
4 hours
Available in English, French, German
What's included
- Audio guide
- Downloadable APP
- Digital guidebook
Not included
- Transportation
- Attractions tickets
Operated by
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Important information
Know in advance:
* This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
* Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
* After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
* Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
* The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
* Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualise what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
* This tour has no expiration date. You can use it on any trip, as many times as you like
* This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
* The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service