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By GOLD COAST TOUR
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$534 and current price is NZ$427 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Make the most of your California visit with San Francisco and Silicon Valley in one unforgettable day. Explore seven iconic stops, from the Golden Gate Bridge and PIER 39 to Stanford, Apple, and Google. Enjoy a small-group experience with engaging guided commentary, hotel pickup and drop-off, and plenty of photo opportunities—all without the hassle of planning or driving.

Activity location

  • Golden Gate Bridge
    • US-101,
    • 94129, San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center
    • 94129, San Francisco, California, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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San Francisco and Silicon Valley Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$533.89
NZ$427.11 x 1 AdultNZ$427.11
Total
The previous price was NZ$533.89 and current price is NZ$427.11
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Snacks
  • Exclusions
    Dinner
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Tips are optional, and any amount is sincerely appreciated.

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Golden Gate Bridge

  • 40m
Experience San Francisco’s most unforgettable landmark up close—the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge. Feel the ocean breeze as you admire its soaring orange-red towers and sweeping views across the bay. Hear fascinating stories of the ambition and engineering behind this world-famous icon, with time to soak up the scenery and capture your own postcard-worthy photos.

Palace of Fine Arts Theatre

  • 30m
Step into one of San Francisco’s most enchanting settings, where grand columns and a magnificent dome rise beside a peaceful lagoon. Stroll beneath the elegant arches, discover the storey of the 1915 world’s fair, and capture beautiful reflections across the water. With its romantic architecture and tranquil surroundings, the Palace of Fine Arts feels like a little escape into another world.

Lombard Street

  • 15m
Discover San Francisco’s most playful stretch of road—eight tight turns winding down a steep hillside, framed by gardens and charming homes. Watch cars slowly navigate the famous curves, admire the distinctive streetscape, and find a great angle for that classic San Francisco photo. Your guide will share how this unusual street became one of the city’s most recognisable sights.

Fisherman’s Wharf

  • 1h
Experience the lively spirit of San Francisco’s historic waterfront at Fisherman’s Wharf. Head to PIER 39 to watch its famous sea lions lounge on floating docks, bark at their neighbors, and playfully jostle for space—a visitor favourite! Enjoy views towards Alcatraz, discover the neighborhood’s fishing heritage, and soak up the colourful atmosphere of seafood stands, souvenir shops, and bustling waterfront scenes.

Stanford University

  • 1h
Discover a campus beautiful enough to be a destination in its own right. With palm-lined avenues, golden sandstone arches, and the stunning Memorial Church, Stanford captures the romance of one of the world’s most beautiful university settings. Explore the historic Main Quad, capture unforgettable photos, and hear how this remarkable university helped shape Silicon Valley. Here, breathtaking surroundings meet ideas that changed the world.

Apple Park Visitor Center

  • 40m
Make a special pilgrimage to the home of Apple innovation. Browse exclusive Apple and Apple Park souvenirs you won’t find in ordinary Apple Stores—the perfect keepsake for a true fan. Treat yourself to a coffee at the beautifully designed café, relax among olive trees, and head to the rooftop terrace for views towards the iconic “spaceship” headquarters. Explore an interactive augmented-reality campus model and discover the extraordinary attention to detail that makes Apple design instantly recognisable.

Google Visitor Experience

  • 30m
Discover the playful, creative side of Silicon Valley at the Google Visitor Experience in Mountain View. Explore welcoming public spaces near Google’s striking Gradient Canopy building, discover colourful outdoor art, and browse Google-branded merchandise and products at the Google Store. From imaginative architecture to fun photo opportunities, this stop brings you closer to the character of a company that has changed how the world searches, connects, and explores.

Location

Activity location

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    Golden Gate Bridge
    • US-101,
    • 94129, San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center
    • 94129, San Francisco, California, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Stanford Main Quad
    • 20 Palm Drive
    • 94305, Stanford, California, United States

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