We offer 14 historical tours. Each neighborhood is rich in its own unique history. A combination of the founding families and Hollywood celebrities who called them home, including the architects and builders, all who shaped their development.
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Palm Springs is renowned for having the largest concentration of midcentury modern architecture in the country. See these stunning gems up close and hear the history behind these revered buildings.
Mid-century Architecture
All tours touch on the pioneers who paved the way, as well as celebrities and industry giants who enjoyed frolicking privately in Palm Springs. The desert is a perfect playground. Docents share educational and fun historical stories.
How do I choose?
Book a Walking or Biking Tour
As archivist of the vast history of Palm Springs, we work to record, preserve and present the rich history of the Coachella Valley. Being the first established to offer walking and biking tours in the city you can be assured we are diligent in providing historical accuracy along with the fun stories tied to our city.
The tours are a great way to learn about the architecture, the famous architects who designed and lived here, the celebrities who made it their home and playground, industry giants who found private comfort in our oasis, and of course the pioneers and Cahuilla people, the first to embrace this land. So many helped establish a desert village into the resort town you enjoy today. Our docents will meld the past with the present, what a great place to learn historical accounts and hear the fun intriguing stories of Palm Springs as you take in the beautiful desert air and stunning landscape on one of our tours.
