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Things to do in San Jose

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Top 25 things to do in San Jose

  1. Private shuttle service from San Jose Airport to Jaco Beach, San Jose01

    1. Private shuttle service from San Jose Airport to Jaco Beach

    From₹31,415/ person
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    Direct transfer between San Jose Airport and Jaco Beach with a friendly driver, available 24/7 for convenience.

  2. Full-day Yosemite National Park tour from Cupertino, San Jose02

    2. Full-day Yosemite National Park tour from Cupertino

    From₹1,25,169/ person
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    Ten hours round-trip — guided van tour visiting Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite Valley, with free time to explore the park on foot or by bike.

  3. Indian cooking class in a Pleasanton home, San Jose03

    3. Indian cooking class in a Pleasanton home

    3 hoursFrom₹19,536/ person
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    Three-hour hands-on cooking class at a home in Pleasanton — create three dishes using local ingredients, with optional Saturday market tour for fresh produce.

  4. Full-day private Napa and Sonoma wine tour from Cupertino, San Jose04

    4. Full-day private Napa and Sonoma wine tour from Cupertino

    From₹1,35,968/ person
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    Full-day tour that includes wine tastings at historic wineries in Napa and Sonoma, iconic Golden Gate Bridge photo stop, and time in Sonoma Square.

  5. Beginner outdoor rock climbing clinic in San Jose, San Jose05

    5. Beginner outdoor rock climbing clinic in San Jose

    4 hoursFrom₹12,664/ person
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    Four-hour outdoor climbing clinic for beginners — no experience required, focused on enjoyable first climbs and basic safety.

  6. Southwest national parks tour from San Jose — 6 days, San Jose06

    6. Southwest national parks tour from San Jose — 6 days

    5.0· 4 reviews6 daysFrom₹1,15,842/ person

    A six-day tour from San Jose visiting Zion, Bryce, Antelope Canyon, and the Grand Canyon, with two nights at Casino Avenue Hotel.

    I genuinely appreciated the tour. The guide was excellent, and since it was a solo trip for me, I had a wonderful time. I highly recommend it.Nabojit_K
  7. Four-day national parks tour from San Francisco, San Jose07

    7. Four-day national parks tour from San Francisco

    5.0· 3 reviews4 daysFrom₹73,236/ person

    Four days by bus from San Francisco to Las Vegas — Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, and Antelope Canyon highlights, with hotel accommodations included.

    Norman was an exceptional guide who made my trip enjoyable. He was knowledgeable, well-organized, and fluent in both English and Chinese. I highly recommend this company and Norman as a tour guide. 5 stars!Leonard_F
  8. Seafood sushi-making workshop in San Jose, San Jose08

    8. Seafood sushi-making workshop in San Jose

    5.0· 2 reviews2 hoursFrom₹16,198/ person
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    Three-hour hands-on class for small groups — prepare spicy edamame, California rolls, spicy tuna rolls, and nigiri with guidance from an experienced sushi chef.

    We thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Our chef welcomed us into her kitchen, had all the ingredients prepared, and created a lovely setup. With eight participants, the class was much more enjoyable. It was truly a wonderful time.hannahcN1268BC
  9. Palo Alto Scavenger Hunt with interactive live host, San Jose09

    9. Palo Alto Scavenger Hunt with interactive live host

    5.0· 2 reviews2 hoursFrom₹2,278/ person
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    Two to three hours of team-based scavenging through Palo Alto, guided by a live host via your phone, with clues related to local art and history.

    Spending a few hours outdoors in Palo Alto on a lovely spring day was truly enjoyable. The scavenger hunt led us through the city center, allowing us to explore unique places we likely wouldn't have visited otherwise, like a rug store, a British pub, and a vintage clothing boutique. Trisha was an excellent guide, encouraging us at each turn. You earn points for each task completed and can track your score on the leaderboard. With similar tours available in approximately 600 cities, you can enjoy this experience almost anywhere you travel.Inspiration777246
  10. Pressed flower art workshop, San Jose10

    10. Pressed flower art workshop

    5.0· 2 reviews1.7 hoursFrom₹8,737/ person
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    Two hours of hands-on crafting — create and frame your own pressed flower artwork with guided assistance.

    My daughter and I had a wonderful experience creating pressed flower art. The instructor was friendly, guiding us through each step and addressing all our questions. We are eager to participate in more classes with them.Chrissie_S
  11. Small group tour of Yosemite National Park from Cupertino, San Jose11

    11. Small group tour of Yosemite National Park from Cupertino

    5.0· 2 reviewsFrom₹1,22,714/ person
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    Ten hours by van — guided visits to Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan, plus free time for exploration on foot or bike.

    We had an excellent time on our tour to Yosemite National Park with our guide and driver. They were very friendly and provided a fantastic experience. Overall, it was a relaxing trip, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.Ramya_R
  12. Two-day tour from San Francisco to Yosemite and Kings Canyon, San Jose12

    12. Two-day tour from San Francisco to Yosemite and Kings Canyon

    5.0· 1 reviews2 daysFrom₹49,871/ person
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    Two days exploring Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks — iconic landscapes, towering sequoias, and overnight in Fresno, with convenient transport from San Francisco.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The entire trip was delightful, and the guide was truly fantastic.Oleksiy_M

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The activities ranked above are sorted by traveller rating and review count — start with the top 3 if you're short on time. San Jose is strongest on heritage walks, food tours and outdoor day trips; the listicle covers all three categories. Most experiences are 3–6 hours and can be combined with a morning visit to a landmark.

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