Destination Command Center • San Jose

San Jose Tours

This page now works as a destination-level things-to-do surface for San Jose: search the city, review product previews, then click through to Viator when you're ready to book.

DCC helps you discover what to do in San Jose, compare options, and narrow in on the best fit for your trip. When you're ready to book, you can book with DCC via Viator.

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Day Planning

Trying to fit too much into one day is the real planning problem.

Most visitors underestimate how long things take and end up rushing or cutting the best part short. The strongest city day plan starts by protecting the longest activity first, then building around what is realistically left.

Plan your day in this order

1. What takes the longest

2. What time you want to start

3. Then what you can realistically fit around it

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Tour categories

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These links are intentional search-result bridges for travelers who know the city but still need the right activity category.

San Jose City Highlights Tour

StarterIntent: city highlights tour

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A quick way to see the best of San Jose with a local guide.

A high-conversion category: local tastings, bars, and signature bites.

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Neighborhood Walking Tour

Intent: walking tour

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Perfect for first-timers: history, architecture, and the best streets.

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Featured San Jose tours

Product previews for San Jose. These cards are meant to act like destination-page previews before the traveler clicks through to Viator.

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose

This is the only Yosemite group tour that departs from San Jose, making it a convenient option for Bay Area travelers. You'll explore iconic sights like El Capitan, Half Dome, and…

⭐ 4.2 (79 reviews)

Check durationFrom USD 289

Recommended by DCC

Traveler Takeaways

Summarized from guest feedback

Guests usually care most about how smoothly the timing, meeting point, and overall pace line up with the rest of the day.
Feedback patterns are more useful here for fit and expectations than for comparing one perfect score against another.

logistics matter

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From San Jose-Private Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both guided sightseeing and free time, en…

⭐ 5.0 (1 reviews)

Check durationFrom USD 1275

Recommended by DCC

Traveler Takeaways

Summarized from guest feedback

Guests usually respond best to clear guiding and a well-organized overall flow.
Guests usually care most about how smoothly the timing, meeting point, and overall pace line up with the rest of the day.

great guideslogistics matter

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Redwood Forest, Santa Cruz Harbor 1-Day Trip from San Francisco

Escape the city for a full day of redwoods and ocean views on this round-trip tour from San Francisco. Start in the historic frontier setting of Roaring Camp before boarding a vin…

⭐ 3.9 (14 reviews)

Check durationFrom USD 223

Recommended by DCC

Traveler Takeaways

Summarized from guest feedback

Views and scenery are a major part of the appeal, so weather and visibility can noticeably shape the experience.
Guide storytelling often matters as much as the stops themselves, especially for first-time visitors.

scenic outingfirst-time friendly

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4-Day Tour in Zion, Bryce & Antelope Canyon, Las Vegas

Embark on an unforgettable four-day adventure starting from San Francisco, with a scenic drive to Las Vegas on the first day. Explore the stunning landscapes of Bryce Canyon Natio…

⭐ 5.0 (3 reviews)

96 hoursFrom USD 718

Multi-day Tours

Traveler Takeaways

Summarized from guest feedback

Guests usually respond best to clear guiding and a well-organized overall flow.
Expect a more active outing, with walking or time on your feet shaping much of the experience.
Views and scenery are a major part of the appeal, so weather and visibility can noticeably shape the experience.
It usually takes a substantial part of the day, so it works best when this is your main outing.

great guidesactive outingscenic viewslonger outing

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3 Day Tour to Oregon Redwood Crater Lake from San Francisco

Taste award-winning wines as the famously known Napa Valley. Take a drive through The Redwood National Forest Drive. Visit Crater Lake and Founders Grove. Explore the Sundial Brid…

⭐ 4.0 (13 reviews)

72 hoursFrom USD 783

Multi-day ToursRecommended by DCC

Traveler Takeaways

Summarized from guest feedback

It usually takes a substantial part of the day, so it works best when this is your main outing.
Guests usually care most about how smoothly the timing, meeting point, and overall pace line up with the rest of the day.

longer outinglogistics matter

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SF to Yellowstone,Grand Teton,Antelope Canyon&Vegas 7-Day Tour

Free upgrade to a Five-Star Hotel in Las Vegas for 1 night! Stay overnight in West Yellowstone and Enjoy 12 Major Attractions of World's First National Park Yellowstone! Visit 5 N…

⭐ 4.0 (1 reviews)

168 hoursFrom USD 1266

Multi-day ToursRecommended by DCC

Traveler Takeaways

Summarized from guest feedback

Views and scenery are a major part of the appeal, so weather and visibility can noticeably shape the experience.
It usually takes a substantial part of the day, so it works best when this is your main outing.

scenic viewslonger outing

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