Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers
Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers
Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers
Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers
Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers
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Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers

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Day 1

Meet at meeting point: Begin from 1401 Marsh Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Formerly the Facebook HQ, now the Meta HQ, this imposing complex is home to the company that drove much of the social media revolution. As you circle the campus, you'll learn about the origins of Facebook, eccentric CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and the many controversies which have surrounded the company for years. NOTE: The tour is over 38 miles long, with more than 56 audio stories, and takes about 2-4 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: SJC18 Amazon (Free entry) Though humble on the outside, this building is the brain behind the most important part of Amazon's business model: Amazon Web Services. Here, workers manage the globe-spanning cloud computing service which gives Amazon dominance not only over the retail scene but over huge swaths of the internet itself. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Google Android Lawn Statues (Free entry) Google's Android Garden is filled with strangely charming foam sculptures of lollipops, marshmallows, cupcakes, and tons of other sweets. Each represents a different software update to the Android operating system. 15 min(s)
The Googleplex is the headquarters of Google, the search giant known for its catchphrase "Don't be evil." As you drive by this enormous complex, you'll get the full story behind the company's creation and its braniac founders. 15 min(s)
Microsoft might not have been founded in Silicon Valley, but you can't talk about tech without it. Here at their California HQ, you'll hear the whole history of this influential company, from Bill Gates to its ongoing feud with Apple. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Computer History Museum (Free entry) The Computer History Museum houses the largest collection of computing artifacts in the world. The collection comprises nearly 90,000 objects and photos, 4,000 feet of cataloged documentation, and hundreds of gigabytes of software. If you're a major techie, this place will be right up your alley. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Apple Infinite Loop (Free entry) Apple has three separate campuses in Silicon Valley, but this one is the original. As you drive around the loop, you'll hear how Apple became the company it is today, and how they continue to shape the future of technology around the world. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Apple Park Visitor Center (Free entry) If you'd like to take a break and check out the latest Apple tech, this Apple store is the place for you. There's also a cafe here if you need a snack. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Tesla HQ (Free entry) Up until the end of 2021, this building was the headquarters of Tesla, the electric car company famous for stirring up the automotive industry for better or for worse. As you drive, you'll hear plenty more about its divisive leader, Elon Musk, as well as his other ventures, such as SpaceX. 10 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Stanford StadiumEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion 625 Nelson Rd, Stanford, CA 94305, United States


*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.
Product details
Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! 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. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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What's included
Easy-to-use app: download Action's Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
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!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Eligibility
Adult: Age 1+
How to use
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
 
1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW:
 
• Download the App: actiontourguide.com/app
 
• Find Your Password: Search your email or text messages for “Action Tour Guide”
 
• Enter Password: Open the app and enter your 8-digit password
 
• Download the Tour NOW while you have Wi-Fi or cell service
 
• Offline Ready: Once downloaded, the tour works without internet
 
• Need Help? Visit: actiontourguide.com/redeem
 
2. Download The Tour NOW:
 
• Download NOW over WiFi or cellular data ahead of your trip.
 
• Don't wait until travel day - your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR from purchase.
 
• Your password redemption is limited to the number of travelers booked. Please enter the same password on each device.
 
3. Audio Tour Tips:
 
• This is a self-guided audio tour - no one will meet you at the starting point.
 
• Entrance and attraction tickets are not included. Please book those separately.
 
• Curious how it works? Watch a quick video here: actiontourguide.com/tutorial
 
• For the best audio, connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux, or listen from your phone speaker.
 
• CarPlay and Android Auto aren't supported yet.
 
• Valid for 12 months - listen to your tour on any day without changing your travel date or rebooking!
 
4. Help & Support:
 
• Visit our FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq
 
• Chat online: actiontourguide.com
 
• Call: 1-315-291-0634
 
• Email: support@actiontourguide.com
 
Your voucher will be sent to your email after your booking is confirmed. Please check the usage instructions on your voucher for more info about how to use it.
 
Any traveler groups not mentioned in the booking options are not applicable for voucher use.
 
For inquiries:
 
1. Tour-specific inquiries (including the itinerary and transport): Please refer to the Tour-Specific Inquiries section of your e-voucher to find the relevant tour organizer's details.
 
2. Change or cancellation issues: Please contact Trip.com Customer Support via the email address or contact numbers provided in your e-voucher.
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 00:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 00:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
To change the date or time, please cancel your booking and book again.
Important note

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How To Access: After booking, you'll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.

How to start touring: Open Action's separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.

Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story's point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.

Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don't care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you

Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.

For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.

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