San Jose tours, things to do and tickets

This experience to the wild, natural beauty of Yosemite National Park and its Giant Sequoias takes off 365 days a year. This is the only Yosemite Valley 1-day tour from San Jose where you will experience the solitude of the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest living things on the Earth. Your heart will be race as you enter Yosemite Valley for 5 glorious hours to enjoy Lower Yosemite, Nevada and Bridalveil falls, then take some moments at El Capitan, Half Dome and other iconic monuments.

Price starting at $165 per person for party of 6, $195 per person for 5, $225 per person for 4, $385 per person for 2. This is a 8 hour private charter excursion by local driver guide using full size SUV. This is unique way of visiting one of the most scenic areas in the U.S. The driver guide will stop at places you wish to enjoy in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, River Inn, Pfeiffer state park of Coastal Redwoods, Nepenthe, McWay Falls and many other places. This is a private trip not a group tour. For the return trip, the driver guide will drop customers off at the Salinas Amtrak station for the Coast Starlight train at about 6:00 p.m. reaching San Jose Diridon station in an hour a half OR *OPTION for round trip by SUV is also available.

Explore glacially-formed cliffs, wildflower-speckled meadows, and hike to the towering Sequoias in the heart of Yosemite’s dynamic wilderness.

Immerse yourself in our day-long tour with our professional guides as they lead you through not only Yosemite Valley but also to see the ancient Giant Sequoias of Tuolumne Grove. You’ll capture the endless skylines, rock formations, and waterfalls as you enjoy an overview of how Yosemite Park’s unique landscape was formed, who came before, and how the park became the nation’s first ever protected national park. Next, strap up your hiking boots and embark on the 2.5 mile (4 km) round trip hike down to the Sequoia Grove which most day tour visitors do not get the chance to see.

With 1.5 hours of free time in Yosemite Valley you’ll also get the chance to wander through the picturesque meadows, check out the Visitor’s Center or just find a serene overlook to sit and reflect.

Discover California by driving along the famous Highway 1 with the help of a handy audio guide. Create your perfect road trip with 169 stops in one app that cover famous sights and secret spots.

The Trolley is the most fun, popular, and scenic way to travel to our exceptional wineries in the Livermore Valley Wine Country, taste great wine, and see the vineyards on our beautiful rolling hills. A delicious pre-ordered deli-style lunch is served at the second winery visited.

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 to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and complete a mission with this ticket for an escape room experience at "The Escape Game San Jose. Escaping requires teamwork, communication, a sense of adventure, and most importantly: YOU!

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center is the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground located inside the Great Mall, located in Milpitas, California. Inspire the imaginations of children aged 3-10 with over 2 million LEGO bricks in one location! The indoor LEGO attraction is a 2-3 hour play experience with a LEGO themed ride, a 4D cinema where you can see all of your favorite LEGO characters come to life with special effects, and MINILAND™ (a LEGO re-creation of the Bay Area’s most popular landmarks). Kids can get tips and tricks from the Master Model Builder in the Creative Workshop, design their own LEGO car and test it out in LEGO Racers: Build & Test, imagine their very own LEGO world in LEGO Friends: Heartlake City and more! Create, build and play with the whole family!

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.

Enjoy the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Bay Area, located inside the Great Mall. Create, build, and play with the whole family.

Let’s Roam takes the lead as the premier app-led adventure hunt company! Wander through city highlights and discover hidden gems while tackling trivia and conquering challenges. Whether you're collaborating with your crew or igniting some friendly competition, you’ll uncover new facts and craft unforgettable memories.

Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for any occasion—whether it's an everyday adventure, a lively bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, corporate team building, and beyond!

Each player selects an interactive role with challenges tailored for every adventurer.

Pedego Electric Bike rental from Downtown Livermore gives you access to miles of bike lanes and trails through bucolic wine country. Parks are accessible. Ride past wineries and brewery's. Stop for lunch. We give you maps and directions but the destination is yours to choose on a day rental.

At arrival, guest will be provided a map of the beautiful and historic Livermore. An associate will customize a fun route and provide any recommendation the guest may request (food, sights, wineries, breweries, etc.) The guest will also be provided a demonstration on how the Electric Bikes work.

Hop on board a party-bike for a 2 hour tour of San Jose's best bars. Sip craft beers & tasty cocktails, eat great food and have fun in between stops as you pedal the party bike to 2 destinations. Listen to music, pedal with friends & family, talk with the other passengers and learn from an insider about the exciting bar scene in San Jose. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guide ensures a great experience in the Silicon Valley as you ride around Downtown and sample the best bites and drinks San Jose has to offer.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment!

Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Transportation by driver guide using full size sedan car on day 1 from San Jose area and by train on day 2. This is unique way of visiting one of the most scenic areas in the U.S. The driver guide will stop at places you wish to enjoy in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, River Inn, Pfeiffer state park of Coastal Redwoods, Nepenthe and many other places, spending a night in Monterey (Cost of the hotel room is not included. We can pick up and drop off at any hotels in Monterey, Carmel, Salinas where you have booked on your own) and then to Los Angeles by train in two days. Comfortable seating also can enjoy dinning on the train. Option to start from San Francisco, Emeryville, Oakland to Salinas by train is available.

San Jose's history is a haunting mosaic embroidered with stories of natural disasters, deadly epidemics, and the enigmatic allure of the Winchester Mystery House. This city has borne witness to centuries of unsettling happenings, spanning generations of eerie and unexplainable incidents.

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the compelling allure of San Jose's poignant history, immersing yourself in the otherworldly essence of one of California's most captivating and haunted cities.

Are you looking for a way to see Stanford University without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Get to know the university’s hidden corners and little-known stories including the custom where university band members carry a wooden casket across campus
• Hear from producer Move and Listen, an independent production studio in sunny California
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the rich history and vibrant spirit of Santa Clara University with our exclusive walking tour! Discover the hidden gems and iconic landmarks of this prestigious institution as our knowledgeable guides regale you with captivating stories of its founding, renowned alumni, and legendary traditions. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the Bronco community while exploring stunningly beautiful architecture, state-of-the-art facilities, and serene spaces. Whether you're an aspiring student, an alumni nostalgic for the good old days, or simply a curious adventurer, this extraordinary tour promises an unforgettable experience!

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.

SAP Center, home of the San Jose Sharks NHL team is not only a landmark and a spiritual home to the locals of San Jose, but a must-visit for anyone eager to immerse themselves in the city's true culture, passion and history. Get the full experience of a Sharks' game live at SAP Center, by wearing the team's colors and grabbing your favorite drink (and maybe some hot wings) at a nearby sports bar while locals crowd around the big screens for some pre-game punditry, before making your way to the ice in time for the electrifying team entrances, national anthems and of course, the puck drop in the world's most-watched ice hockey competition.

Discover majestic Hearst Castle in California, and visit one of the property’s four mansions: La Casa Grande, Casa del sol, Casa Del Monte, and La Casa del Mar. The castle is home to 165 rooms and 127 acres of lush gardens, beautiful terraces, amazing pools and walkways - all built to Hearst’s specifications to showcase his legendary art collection and eclectic architectural tastes. Join us and explore Hearst’s personal collection of ancient art, sculptures, furniture and relics. This is a collection that still rivals museums today and almost every square inch of the hilltop estate is used to showcase it. Your state park guide will greet you for a 1-hour guided walking tour selected from amongst the following options (let us know ahead of time so we may book the correct tour for you):

Grand Rooms Tour (recommended by Hearst Castle staff for first-time visitors)
Upstairs Suites Tour (involves more walking upstairs and downstairs with no access to elevators)