Tech companies in Silicon Valley that you can tour

Silicon Valley is renowned as the hub of the tech industry, home to some of the most innovative and influential companies in the world. While many of these companies may seem elusive, there are several that offer tours and visitor centers. From the iconic Apple headquarters to the futuristic Tesla factory, these tours offer an unforgettable experience and a behind-the-scenes look at the world of tech.

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• SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park, United States

  
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  SLAC is a research facility operated by Stanford University that offers free tours to the public. Visitors can see the world's longest linear accelerator and learn about the latest discoveries in particle physics.

• Facebook in Menlo Park, United States

  
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  Meta (Facebook) does not currently offer public tours. However, it's still worth swinging by for a photo in front of the meta logo (formerly the thumbs up sign).

• NASA Ames Visitor Center in Oakland, United States

  
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  NASA’s research center in Mountain View doesn't currently offer public tours. However, the visitors center in Oakland is worth a visit.

• Intel Museum in Santa Clara, United States

  
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  Intel’s headquarters in Santa Clara offers a free self-guided tour of their museum, where you can learn about the history of the company and see their latest technologies.

• Tesla in Fremont, United States

  
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  Tesla’s factory in Fremont offers a tour of their production line (reserved for Tesla owners only), where you can see their electric cars being built from start to finish.

• Googleplex in Mountain View, United States

  
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  Google’s headquarters in Mountain View offers a free guided tour of their campus, where you can see their famous Google bikes, visit the Android statue garden, and check out their latest innovations.

• Apple Park in Cupertino, United States

  
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  Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino offers a free guided tour of their Visitor Center, where you can see their latest products, learn about the company's history, and take a walk through their stunning campus.