Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio for Technology Lovers
What your day looks like
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. This self-guided audio & GPS tour allows you to explore Silicon Valley with maximum flexibility, safety, and value. Simply hop in your own car, get the tour guide app set up on your phone, and get started. The tour begins at Facebook's headquarters. We start by learning about Zuckerberg and his vision. All audios play automatically based on location.The tour then continues as we learn about the oldest struggle in tech — idea vs execution. As we listen and drive, we come to an inconspicuous building housing the real backbone of Amazon — AWS. We learn about Bezos Amazon’s beginnings. The tour continues from Amazon to Google, starting with the Android Garden. Here we’ll learn about Google vs Microsoft. Then it’s straight down the road to Google’s headquarters, called the Googleplex. You’ll get to walk through the campus. That brings us to Microsoft and the beginnings of the modern world. We’ll learn about Gates, BASIC, and Windows. We’ll get to stop at a museum to play the first-ever video game and see one of the first-ever computers. From there, we continue onto Apple. We learn about Apple vs Microsoft and Jobs vs Gates. We can even stop by Jobs’ Garage. The tour’s not over yet! We go from smartphones to smart cars. We’ll learn about Elon Musk and Tesla as we drive on toward the heart of Silicon Valley. Our tour finally ends at Stanford, which churns out tech entrepreneurs. We can even visit the true birthplace of tech, the Hewlett-Packard Garage. Not sure you can fit all of that into one day? No worries — once booked, the tour is yours forever. Split the drive around Silicon Valley into two days or come back later for a second round. Travel dates change? Again, not a problem — this Silicon Valley self-guided tour isn't going anywhere! It never expires. Just hop into your own car, set up the self-guided tour, and get started on this technology lover’s ultimate adventure.
The experience, in brief
- Meet The world's preeminent hub for technology
- Explore the birthplace of tech with a selfguided audio tour
- Drive through Silicon Valley while seeing and learning about tech giants
- Learn why it allows entrepreneurs to develop their ideas without fear
The journey, in full
Points of Interest along the Silicon Valley: • Facebook • Visitor Parking • Exit 403 for Amazon • Android Garden • Googleplex • Microsoft • Computer History Museum • Apple Infinite Loop • Apple Store • Exit 13 for Steve Jobs Garage • Tesla HQ • Apple Spaceship Visitor Center • Apple Park Visitor Center • HP • Stanford VC Tesla Statue • AMD • Intel • Intel Museum • Huawei • Steve Jobs' Garage
Your day, step by step
San Francisco
Driving at Silicon Valley.
Menlo Park
Sightseeing.
What to know before booking
Included
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey! Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews! Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories. Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned! Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi. Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use! Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely! Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours! Easy-to-use app: download Action Tour Guide App onto your phone Unique password: access your tour on Action Tour Guide App
Not Included
Food or drinks Transportation Parking Entry to paid attractions Vehicle rentals
What to Bring
Camera Car Charger or power bank Your own vehicle Downloaded app
Restrictions
Device Compatibility: Devices without GPS, offline-only tablets, or older OS versions may not function properly. 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.
Meeting & Pickup
The self-guided route begins at the following entry point. 1401 Marsh Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025. Tour Duration: 2 - 4 Hours Tour Length: 38 miles End Point: Stanford Stadium, 625 Nelson Rd, Stanford, CA 94305.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic