Self-guided Tours in San Jose

Discover San Jose at your own pace with our carefully designed self-guided tours. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a lover of architecture, or someone who enjoys wandering through hidden streets and local markets, our self-guided itineraries provide the perfect blend of flexibility and discovery. Unlike traditional guided tours, self-guided experiences allow you to explore without time restrictions, pause for a coffee, or spend extra time at the places that capture your interest most. Each route is curated to showcase the cultural, historical, and scenic highlights of San Jose, while also introducing you to unique, off-the-beaten-path gems that most visitors miss. With digital maps, audio guides, and insider tips included, you’ll feel like you have a knowledgeable local by your side, but with the freedom to design your own schedule. From iconic landmarks to hidden alleys, from bustling neighborhoods to tranquil spots, our self-guided tours in San Jose make it easy to create an experience that is truly personal. Enjoy the freedom of exploration while still ensuring that you see the very best that San Jose has to offer.

Top Self-guided Tours in San Jose

Outdoor Escape Room in San Jose - Downtown in San Jose

San Jose , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (8 reviews)

From $ 75.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

An immersive clue-solving adventure around downtown San Jose. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Bookings made less than a week in advance will pick up their kit at the start point on the day of the adventure - exact pickup location is sent after booking.

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 Electric Bike Rental in Livermore  in San Jose

San Jose , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 55.00

 

Pedego Electric Bike rental from Concannon Vineyard in The Livermore Valley Wine Country 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.

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Palo Alto Prowl Scavenger Hunt in San Jose

San Jose , California

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 29.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

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!

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Why Choose Our Self-guided Tours in San Jose?

Our self-guided tours in San Jose are perfect for travelers who want freedom without missing out on the highlights. With carefully curated routes, insider tips, and easy-to-use digital tools, you can explore at your own pace while still enjoying the benefits of a thoughtfully planned itinerary. Whether you’re short on time or seeking hidden gems, these tours provide the flexibility and depth that make your trip unforgettable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Each tour includes a digital map, clear directions, and audio or written commentary. You’ll also receive local tips to make exploring San Jose smooth and enjoyable.

Most tours can be downloaded in advance, so you don’t need constant internet access. We recommend saving maps and content before starting your journey.

On average, tours take between 2–4 hours. However, since you control the pace, you can make the experience shorter or longer based on your preferences.

Absolutely! Self-guided tours are family-friendly, giving you the freedom to stop whenever needed and adjust the pace for kids or older family members.
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