Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
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2.6/5
Based on 10 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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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 35 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
- 35 / 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
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
Come discover all the history behind one of the biggest companies, Facebook. Often described as the Disneyland of tech companies!
15 minutes here
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
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
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
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
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 Driver Included
Luxury Vehicle and Driver Pickup included
Tour Only (No Driver)
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.
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
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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 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe 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.
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
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
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
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
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 $1050
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 35
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
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 35 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, 4 Hour Livermore Valley Wine Tour, Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people. 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.
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