Top Palm Springs Historical Tours

Discover Palm Springs through the eyes of its famous residents and historical icons on this short tour through the bustling resort city. Instead of piling into a crowded tour bus with a mass of strangers, enjoy a personalized private tour with a guide who can answer your questions and tell you the stories you want to hear. Roam around some of the city’s historic districts, get photo ops at locations like Indian Canyon and the San Andreas faultline, and visit the property where the Rat Pack partied their way through the ‘60s.

From the Palm Spring Walk of Stars to the San Andreas Fault Line, discover Palm Springs without spending hours in a cramped, crowded tour bus on this small-group sightseeing tour. Drive through the city’s beautiful historic districts and hear the stories behind highlights like the Plaza Theater, the Aerial Tramway, and the Indian Canyons. Get to know Palm Springs in the flesh – and get great recommendations for the rest of your time in town.

Tour the history, culture, points of interest, and local favorite spots in town by solving scavenger hunt and trivia style riddles on this engaging walking tour. Your team will earn points and be guided farther along the route with every riddle. Play from the convenience of your smartphone whenever you’re ready for an adventure!

This is a ~2 hour bike tour of three architecturally and historically significant residential neighborhoods in South Palm Springs. Quiet streets, no hills, constant sunshine, and very little traffic make for a great ride for novices or expert cyclists alike. Please note that bike rental is NOT INCLUDED in this tour, and you're welcome to bring your own bikes. Discounted rentals available at Big Wheel Tours. Our tour begins and ends in their parking lot. We'll explore the neighborhoods of Deepwell Estates, Twin Palms, and Indian Canyons. Of course there will be frequent stops for photos and to learn details about specific homes before turning in our bikes. COVID Safety Update: During the current lockdown in California, ALL tours will be PRIVATE--only the people "in your bubble" will be on the tour. So as soon as you book, I designate that tour as Sold Out. I also sanitize all equipment. Wearing masks is required in California at this time, indoors and out. Including while biking!

The Begining of a Playground This is a special tour in the Palm Springs area and is a favorite for international travelers and locals alike. As your personal guide, we will drive around the Palm Springs area, and I will tell insightful stories about the history of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and why Downtown Palm Springs is a very sacred piece of land. Coming in 2020 the new Cahuilla Indian Cultural Center. . Wellhead into 2 of the most famous neighbor's in Palm Springs, and talk a little about why they call it the Playground of the Stars. Let's also see why Palm Springs has the highest concentration of both commercial and residential modernism(mid-century)architecture in the world. . . . . Can't wait to share with you and your family the many wonderful stories of Palm Springs, and "What we hear in Palm Springs stay's in Palm Spring". Let's gaze into the Palm Springs skyline of the downtown area, and learn the secrets of how to get your jackpot at one of the casinos