From The Fairmont San Jose Best Nearby Tours and Excursions (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: San Jose, CA Stanford University Campus (Attractions & Activities - Tours and Excursions) 551 Serra Mall Visitor Information Center – Memorial Auditorium, Palo Alto  CA  94305-5005 • 650-723-2560 Distance: ~16.44 mi         Description: Stanford University covers over 8,000 acres and the best way to get a sense of its scope is to take a guided tour. There are two types of tours available, walking and riding. One-hour student-led walking and golf cart tours cover the highlights, including the Main Quad and the Stanford Museum. This is a rarified, beautiful environment that is fun to be part of, even if for just a little while. Tours are available daily year round, except during winter break and certain holidays – call ahead to verify dates. Professorville and Downtown Palo Alto (Attractions & Activities - Tours and Excursions) Professorville Historic Tour, Palo Alto  CA  94302 • 650-299-8878 Distance: ~8808.79 mi         Description: PALO ALTO. Built in the late 1890's, Professorville is an outgrowth of Palo Alto's close ties to Stanford University and the professors who taught there. Now a prestigious neighborhood of homes on the National Register as a Historic District, this area boasts a collection of Shingle, Craftsman and Colonial Revival architecture. Palo Alto Stanford Heritage has a wonderful brochure on Professorville with a walking map of the area, which continues to be a residential neighborhood. Guided tours can be arranged by calling Palo Alto Stanford Heritage in advance. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.