Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers
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$24.99
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Ages 5-90
Duration: 2–3 hours
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- App on your phone: A link to download the Tour Guide App by Action and Password for your tours.
- Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.
- Good value: Buy just one per car. Don’t pay for each person. Save money compared to a bus tour.
- Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
- Private tour in your/rental car: No group. Take breaks for photos/ snacks/hikes. Go at your own pace
- Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
- Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated, videos, text, hidden gems.
What's not included- Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks
- National Park/attraction Passes, entry tickets, or reservation
- Departure details
- 1401 Marsh Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA After booking the tour, Check your email with the subject line “Your tour operator sent you a message". For the best experience, we advise doing this while you have a strong internet connection. NOTE: This 42+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Silicon Valley in 2-3 hours.
Return details- Stanford Stadium, 625 Nelson Rd, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 259428P19- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- How it works: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions. Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. To begin touring, go to the Starting Point and launch the app. The audio starts automatically. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
- Good value Purchase only one tour for the entire vehicle instead of taking the bus and paying for each person. You will see a significant saving. Connect your phone to car speakers by a wire or bluetooth. Enjoy the tour by listening together as you drive.
- Flexible Schedule: Once the app/tour is on your phone, you can use it any day and at any time. You can use it over multiple days. And, also use it on your next trip here. This tour never expires.
- Preview the tour: You can use it before the trip at home (highly recommended), use it during the trip, and use it after you come back.
- Don't miss a thing: You will get everything with the app - a complete itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated audio stories, story script, images, videos, deep dives, hidden gems, exciting locations, recommendations for hikes, adventure, activities, treks, and stop-by-stop direction.
- Private tour: You can use it in your car or rental car. No worries about groups or crowds. Start the tour app on your phone. And it will direct you step by step. You can stop for as many breaks as you like. Take a break for Instagram photos, and take a break for lunch/snacks. Go on a hike. The tour will wait for you and start when you start again. You can even do the tour over multiple days. Go at your own pace.
- Easy to use: The stories play themselves as soon as the GPS is activated. It requires no use of your hands at all. You can get HELP by calling, chatting, or emailing any time of the day.
- Offline: There is no need for a cell signal or Wi-Fi while touring. App’s GPS map works offline.
- Expiration/go again: The tour will last for the rest of your life on your phone. It is available for use on any day of your next trip.
- Use pictures for a photo book: Create a photo book using clean (no crowd) app images of each spot to make a memorable trip. All the photos and the correct sequence is ready in the app for you to use.
- Social media: Share clean (no crowd) images with friends/family.
- Devices supported include iPhones with iOS 13 & above, Android phones with version 9 & above and all cellular-enabled tablets & iPads.
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Which attractions will I visit with Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:Discover and book Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers on Tripadvisor
- How much is Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers?
- Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers price starts from $24.99. Discover and book Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers on Tripadvisor
- What is the Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers cancellation policy?
- Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers?
- Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers is hosted by Drive with Action. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Drive with Action on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Technology Lovers on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 259428P19
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- You'll start at1401 Marsh Rd1401 Marsh Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USAAfter booking the tour, Check your email with the subject line “Your tour operator sent you a message". For the best experience, we advise doing this while you have a strong internet connection. NOTE: This 42+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Silicon Valley in 2-3 hours.See address & details
- 1Meta HeadquartersStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 2SJC18 AmazonStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 3Google Android Lawn StatuesStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 4GoogleplexStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 5Microsoft Silicon Valley CampusStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 6Computer History MuseumStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 7Apple Infinite LoopStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 8Apple Park Visitor CenterStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 9Tesla HQStop: 10 minutesSee details
- You'll end atStanford Stadium625 Nelson Rd, Stanford, CA 94305, USASee address & details
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- André U00Learn about the Keys as you driveThis was a great way to drive down the Keys learning interesting facts and stories as you go. I would recommend this to anyone driving the Keys for the first time.
- SamehBeshir00Was a good day to spend over there and discover South FloridaAmazing experience, we enjoyed nature and the whole journey, You mist fix and train people on the phone, they lack of knowledge
- HikingGirl40600Great self-guided tourLoved this tour! Made driving so much more fun hearing about the different points of interest along the way. We absolutely loved it and stopped at a couple of points along the way. We missed it on the way back and almost listened to it again!
- Drael111100Fun and affordableReally easy to follow and we saw all the same places you’d see on the more expensive tours and the best part is for a family of 5 it can’t be beat.
- juleswilk00Waste of moneyDid not work, did not direct you anywhere. It was a scam and a half and frustrated my entire family. Do not buy this, it's like throwing money down the street, what a waste also no refunds either. So my bad, will never book through this company again.
- NicMags00Great way to tour around with a purpose!We all thought it was great (2 adults and a preteen). We hesitated booking due to some of the review of homes being completely hidden (as one would actually expect for privacy) but we chose to jump in and glad that we did. It was a wonderful way to see the neighborhoods with a purpose while also envisioning what some of the stars see when they go "home". We appreciated the fact that we could go our own speed, grab some lunch when hungry, and ice cram to top off the day. Would definitely recommend if you are looking to get the lay of the land and see many different neighborhoods. The history lessons around some of the residents was the icing.
- kyliemH5908TE00Great infoUsing the audio guide was so informative and made the experience of Arches NP more enjoyable. Thank you!
- mindyjok00Great narrativeThe narrative was nice, without it we would have never know some of the places we were able to stop at were even there.
- luisb13800Overseas Highway, 7 Mile BridgeGreat drive and experience. Really recommended . Looking forward to use it in other drives it really makes a difference
- Z5028EQsusang00Great tour!We loved the auto tour. We learned many things about the keys that we would not have heard otherwise. We also found new places to visit that we would not have known about. Great experience!
- Elizabeth H00Well worth the money!Great way to hear about the Keys as you travel to Key West. Neat history and inexpensive way to learn about the area. I would add Key Lime Factory in Key Largo. Unassuming place from the outside but super neat on the patio and delicious pies!
- TONIELLE J00Waste of timeAll the celebrity homes were either covered up by grass or covered up by a wooded gate it was a waste of time couldn’t see anything
- Steven C00Did the tour in Reverse-it works! Best though to start at Key Largo heading to Key West.Great road trip information. I did the trip in reverse, having driven to Key West before thinking about purchasing the tour. At he appropriate way points, the info came. I definitely recommend purchasing the tour going to Key West, but was very happy with it as I did it.
- GrandTour2528679063200Big Cypress - accessible and at your own paceBeing able to have our own private tour at our own pace was exactly what we needed! The audio was so nice because it gave us a little background of what we were about to adventure. We selected the West to East version. The boardwalk stops were a great way to stretch our legs. We saw 4 alligators on our own right from the boardwalks. We missed the later portion of the tour as we didn't realize that we had to stay on Loop Road. We started on the road and it had a lot of pot holes, and we worried about our rental car. We turned around and went back on the main road. After a while with no more stops, we realized that the App's map was zoomed in so we didn't notice all the next stops continued on from Loop Road. We missed a lot of stops. We were too far gone to turn back and could have hit those by starting at the end, but we were satisfied and had another ccommitment.
- O5648EDheatherw00If learning new things is you, this is a good app/programReally cool learning along the way about the old bridge, sights where beautiful, so many places to look.
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Kevin Chow
Los Angeles, CA3 contributions
The route on the trip and the picture of each point of interest are not updated. We encountered a dead-end street or place you can't go through. The app is also lagged in the direction. We ended up missing turn or exit. I wish you had the options to skip some of the points you don't want to see and also should provide a pfd map for printouts of all the points of interest. Overall there're rooms for improvement.
Written July 21, 2023
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Drive_With_Action
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Kevin. I am sorry for any inconvenience you experienced during your Silicon Valley tour. Your feedback on the route, point of interest updates, and app performance will be invaluable in helping us make the necessary improvements to enhance the user experience. Despite any issues, I hope you still found some aspects enjoyable and would be willing to give us another chance to provide you with an even better experience. Have a safe and happy journey, and thank you for your support!
Written July 24, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Margaret A
2 contributions
It’s was nice learning about different Silicon Valley companies. You didn’t have to worry about finding the next stop. Enjoyed the tour
Written May 24, 2023
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Drive_With_Action
That’s so great to hear! If you plan on traveling more, you might be interested in my Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes all of my self-guided tours across the country. Thank you!
Written May 26, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bryan B
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
The app was a little confusing. We had a hard time following along. Would be nice to hook up to the car gps. Tour a little long.
Written January 28, 2023
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Drive_With_Action
Thank you so much for your feedback! We're in the process of incorporating Android Auto, so soon our tours will be accessible through it as well. I'm delighted that my tour of Silicon Valley added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
Written February 2, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Vincent M
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Great tour very complete.
As a passionate of IT in particular of Apple, I spent 6 hours instead of 3 hours completing the tour.
The only thing I would recommend to improve the handsfree experience is to cast the itinerary on Apple CarPlay or another GPS system a little bit more convenient for the driver the orientation of the map stay in a random way not even North oriented.
But great visit, I did not know that Tesla also began in Silicon Valley, the main Microsoft HQ is in the state of Washington right ? Near Seattle I think.
I did not know either Intel and AMD both began in Silicon Valley a few houses only from each orher ! That is crazy.
I really enjoyed this self visited guided tour.
Just one more thing : Google Campus & Googleplex is in complete re-built m and so we cannot fallow the exact parh recommended.
I will search for similar visites in the future 😄
Thank you and all the best ;
Vincent Marquet
vfy.marquet@icloud.com
As a passionate of IT in particular of Apple, I spent 6 hours instead of 3 hours completing the tour.
The only thing I would recommend to improve the handsfree experience is to cast the itinerary on Apple CarPlay or another GPS system a little bit more convenient for the driver the orientation of the map stay in a random way not even North oriented.
But great visit, I did not know that Tesla also began in Silicon Valley, the main Microsoft HQ is in the state of Washington right ? Near Seattle I think.
I did not know either Intel and AMD both began in Silicon Valley a few houses only from each orher ! That is crazy.
I really enjoyed this self visited guided tour.
Just one more thing : Google Campus & Googleplex is in complete re-built m and so we cannot fallow the exact parh recommended.
I will search for similar visites in the future 😄
Thank you and all the best ;
Vincent Marquet
vfy.marquet@icloud.com
Written October 7, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Spectrum_Mgmt
Thanks for your suggestion. We have been on Apple’s waiting list for car play for quite some time. The whole of Silicon Valley is full of energy and enthusiasm. I love it out there. Can you explain the construction issue at the Google Plex a bit more please?
Written October 11, 2022
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Andreas R
1 contribution
Jul 2022
Good info on an interesting region in California. Should be updated as time goes by.
Getting the tour the work was a bit of a challenge for a new user, but we managed.
Getting the tour the work was a bit of a challenge for a new user, but we managed.
Written August 8, 2022
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Spectrum_Mgmt
Thanks so much for your feedback! I'm thrilled that my tour of Silicon Valley added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. In addition, I have 100 other tours in the USA. Please check them out on your next vacation. Also, just to remind you that the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit also.
Written August 10, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mohammed A
25 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
This self driving tour was an amazing experience. I liked that I can drive my rental car and spend as much time (long or short) on each stop rather than being fixed with specific time frame. The narrater’s voice and information were very engaging and informative. The app guided me step by step using a map with pictures and voice directions. I several campuses and buildings such as the following:
1. Facebook
2. Amazon (AWS)
3. Google
4. Microsoft
5. Apple (Infinity Loop & Apple Park)
6. Tesla
7. Hewlett-Packard (HP) garage
8. Stanford University campus
I was only able to view the campuses from outside, and I didn’t access the buildings. Visiting the buildings would require permissions and/reservations, so ensure to do your own research if that’s possible.
1. Facebook
2. Amazon (AWS)
3. Google
4. Microsoft
5. Apple (Infinity Loop & Apple Park)
6. Tesla
7. Hewlett-Packard (HP) garage
8. Stanford University campus
I was only able to view the campuses from outside, and I didn’t access the buildings. Visiting the buildings would require permissions and/reservations, so ensure to do your own research if that’s possible.
Written August 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Spectrum_Mgmt
Thanks for this very thorough review! There’s so much cool stuff to see in Silicon Valley that we think giving the listener total control over their pace is the only way to do it! For more self-guided tours across the country, check out our website at ActionTourGuide.com. Thanks again!
Written August 20, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Leda S
3 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
In addition to turn-by-turn directions for navigating from one headquarters to the next I enjoyed the background info provided about the companies’ origins and their founders personal stories.
In addition to this, the app also poses provocative questions about the impact of technology on society, asking me to think about the trade-offs of accessing information in exchange my personal information, interests, and behaviors. Thank you, developers, for the plethora of fun trivia, helping me navigate the streets and highways, and a great souvenir - the App, leaving me with the ability to listen to the 80+ entries even after I have left the tour (at least I think I can still listen to them). Great job! Fantastic value.
In addition to this, the app also poses provocative questions about the impact of technology on society, asking me to think about the trade-offs of accessing information in exchange my personal information, interests, and behaviors. Thank you, developers, for the plethora of fun trivia, helping me navigate the streets and highways, and a great souvenir - the App, leaving me with the ability to listen to the 80+ entries even after I have left the tour (at least I think I can still listen to them). Great job! Fantastic value.
Written June 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Spectrum_Mgmt
You are the first person to mention this!! Thank you so much! We spent a long time perfecting the blend of history, fun trivia, and important questions into the tour so it’s awesome to hear that it’s appreciated. And yes, you can absolutely listen again and again! If you’re at home, you can manually swipe through each stop or select them from the ListView. You can even take the tour again if you go back! It’s sort of like buying a book or CD - you have it forever now.
We also have more self-guided tours all over the country - details at ActionTourGuide.com. Thanks again!
Written June 22, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Wander17685569965
Oxnard, CA
How much is the entrance fee, how much is the car rental?
This tour doesn’t include entrance to attractions along the route. It also doesn’t include a rental car. This is a self-guided app-based audio tour.
Christina Smith
Las Vegas, NM1 contribution
How long can I get access to the tour and what if our travel date is not fixed? Also how many should I book if our family of five fits in one car?
You have access from the moment you book until forever (there’s no expiration and no limit to the number of listens). So you can book it today, download right away, and have access to it forever. Your changing travel dates won’t be a problem. You can even split the tour over multiple days or take the same tour multiple times if you want to!
Book only one tour since you all fit in one car! You can connect your phone to the car speakers and the audio will play for everyone. If you have any questions, please contact us via our website.
Lois Flietstra
Bellflower, CA1 contribution
do I need to buy 2 tickets or only 1
You only need one tour per car! You can plug it in and the audio will play for everyone in the car.
Lois Flietstra
Bellflower, CA1 contribution
can I get one ticket for the car? it only gives an option for 2
Yes, you only need one per car. There should be a way to adjust the numbers but if not, please feel free to contact us.
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