Culture & History things to do in San Jose

We rank 58 culture and history things to do in San Jose, United States. The highest scoring is Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people with an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
58
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
58
From
$5

Culture & History in San Jose compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in San Jose by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people68$4988h4.8/5 (37)
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose68$28914h4.1/5 (95)
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette56$261h4/5 (24)
Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers54$402h3.8/5 (24)
Palo Alto Prowl Scavenger Hunt50$292h5/5 (2)
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair46$471.3h4.3/5 (4)
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour46$51h3.5/5 (4)
Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital45$101h5/5 (1)
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour45$51h5/5 (1)
San Jose Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game43$252h4/5 (1)

Every culture & history experience we rank in San Jose

Culture & History in San Jose: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in San Jose?
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100 from 37 traveler reviews. Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose, San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette, Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers follow close behind. We rank 58 culture & history experiences in San Jose in total.
How much do culture & history activities in San Jose cost?
Expect around $345 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour from $5, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in San Jose for today?
Yes. 58 of the 58 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in San Jose currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in San Jose?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in San Jose, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit San Jose?
April to June and September to October.

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