Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour in San Jose, United States
San Jose, United States

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Outty Ranking 36 2.6 · 10 traveler reviews1 hoursFrom $50
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Outty Ranking

36/100

Worth a Look. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

2.6/5

Based on 10 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour worth booking?

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour is a 1-hour experience in San Jose, United States, from $50 per person. It scores 36 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 2.6/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
36 / 100
Rating
2.6/5 (10)
Duration
1 hours
From
$50 per person

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Silicon Valley, at your leisure! Commentary by Matt Chatta, a local legend! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

What you get

    About this experience

    World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Silicon Valley, at your leisure! Commentary by Matt Chatta, a local legend! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

    What's included

    Included

    • Free navigation and Smartphone Guide
    • Pintours App Guide

    Not included

    • Parking fees

    What you'll see and do

    1. Come discover all the history behind one of the biggest companies, Facebook. Often described as the Disneyland of tech companies!

      15 minutes here

    2. This is where the Hewlett Packard Company began! From a small garage to a multi-national corporation, HP truly had humble beginnings

      15 minutes here

    3. Stanford University

      The iconic Stanford University, where many of the worlds greatest ideas got started. This beautiful campus is buzzing with activity, so make sure to take lots of photos!

      25 minutes here

    4. The great company of Google! You can find lots of Android statues and other fun photo opportunities here, including their iconic bikes! Campus is active during the week, but you will find more visitors and tourists on the weekends

      10 minutes here

    5. Moffett Field Historical Society Museum

      With great views of Moffet Field and the beautiful hangers, you can come and learn more about Nasa

      20 minutes here · Admission not included

    6. Apple Park Visitor Center

      Come check out the brand new Apple Park Visitor Center, with a world-class apple store, and cafe right inside! You will have a view of the beautiful campus!

      25 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    San Jose

    Depending on how you booked, your driver can meet you here, right outside the city hall. We will text you all the details. If you are driving yourself, you can drive from this starting point.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    This will be the last stop, at Apple Park. We highly encourage you to explore this area, but if you would like to head back to your hotel or another area, you can ask your driver to take you back or you can drive yourself.

    Options you can book

    • Unlimited Uber Pass / Pickup

      Unlimited Uber Pass / Pickup: Unlimited Uber Rides on us, with the Uber Pass. This option will also include a hotel pickup to the tour's first stop! Pickup included

    • Private Luxury Van/Chauffeur

      Private Luxury Sprinter Van : With Luxury Chauffeur, fits max 11 people. Pickup included

    • Unlimited Uber Pass

      Unlimited Uber Pass: We will provide you an Uber Pass, which will let you go to each stop with your personal Uber driver.

    • Private Luxury Driver Included

      Luxury Vehicle and Driver Pickup included

    • Tour Only (No Driver)

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    hi, ar, de, ko, pt, cmn, ja, fil, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Pintours

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

    Google Headquarters, Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour in San JoseFacebook Headquarters, Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour in San JoseHP Founding Garage, Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour in San JoseStanford University, Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour in San JoseMoffett Field, Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour in San Jose

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Good for families

    2 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Small groups

    2 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    10 verified traveler reviews for Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    eup949 · September 2025

    Don’t Bother

    This audio, self-guided tour was very challenging to follow. We missed most of the narration, as the prompts were not intuitive or easy to follow.

    Response from the operator: Hi eup949, thank you for sharing your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that the audio tour was difficult to follow and that you missed much of the narration—that’s not the experience we want for our guests. If you could kindly message us with the specific issues you encountered, our team will address them immediately to make sure this doesn’t happen again. As an apology, we’d love to invite you on a complimentary app guided tour so you can fully enjoy the stories and sites of Silicon Valley without any technical frustrations. Please reach out to us directly, and we’ll be happy to arrange this for you. We hope to have the chance to welcome you again and provide the smooth, enjoyable experience you were expecting. Thank you!

    via Tripadvisor

    Ramon_M · August 2025

    Very bad and sad experience

    Very bad and sad experience, no trip, no guide, no one to speack with... We where waiting for the guide driver that never came. Not nice when you are in holidays.

    via Viator

    Fabiola_M · August 2024

    My worst Experience

    I made a big mistake spending my $50 by driving on the street & saw nothing. Only thing I saw was a Google shop in Shoreline. Would not recommend this to my worst enemy either

    via Viator

    Kristine W · June 2024

    Silicon Valley, nightmare

    The tour used a Pintour app that the GPS directions continuously was not accurate. The narrator information was not informative and the directions that were verbally transmitted were not the same as what was displayed on the screen. A technical nightmare in Silicon Valley other than that, enjoy your tour!

    via Tripadvisor

    Paige B · May 2024

    Don’t pay for the driver on this tour.

    This is just an app you listen to on your phone with a bunch of repetitive background music. We did the tour with the driver which was $600 for 3 people, very expensive. The driver is just that, a driver. He doesn’t narrate. The driver was awesome and really nice, but not a tour guide. You have to listen to the app while he drives you. The tour is much longer than 2 hrs. And we didn’t stop at every stop. Because of this, we didn’t go to 2 of the stops. This could have been a great tour. Some tour company should pick this up and make a go of it. This is not that company.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    1 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $50 to $1,050
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    4
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Pintours, who run 70 experiences we rank across 22 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.2.

    See everything Pintours runs

    Why this scores 36

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)4
    Review evidence (18% weight)45
    Booking momentum (14% weight)38
    Value for money (12% weight)52
    Listing quality (10% weight)74
    Local standing (8% weight)0
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for San Jose.

    How much does Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $50 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in San Jose usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour take?

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    Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in San Jose is not rushed.

    Is Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 36 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (2.6/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in San Jose, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour?

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    Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in San Jose can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in San Jose and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central San Jose within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in San Jose?

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    San Jose mixes tech-history tours with the Winchester Mystery House, Santa Cruz Mountains wine trips, redwood hikes and easy day tours over to Monterey and San Francisco. On Outty we rank every San Jose experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas, Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people, 4 Hour Livermore Valley Wine Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit San Jose?

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    April to June and September to October. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in San Jose?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour?

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    Included: Free navigation and Smartphone Guide; and Pintours App Guide. Not included: Parking fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 313 listed pickup locations in and around San Jose. Be ready about 45 minutes before the start time.

    What languages is Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour offered in?

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    It is offered in Hindi, Arabic, German, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in San Jose. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour?

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    Across 10 reviews averaging 2.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, photo opportunities, good for families. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour?

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    There are 5 options to choose from, including Unlimited Uber Pass / Pickup, Private Luxury Van/Chauffeur, Unlimited Uber Pass, Private Luxury Driver Included. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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