See the Desert Modern architecture of Palm Springs!
Kurt will squire you around this desert oasis in the Mod Squad van regaling you with tales of Hollywood and architecture!  With seating for 5, the tours are an intimate experience.  In just 90 minutes, discover what makes Palm Springs the mecca for mid-century modern architecture and still have time to relax by the pool!  

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Essential Palm Springs Tour  
This tour focuses on the six architects that made Palm Springs the modern city it is today.  These architects lived in the city in which their buildings were built.  We see the works of William Cody, Albert Frey, Hugh Kaptur, William Krisel, E. Stewart Williams and Donald Wexler along with many others that have been influenced by Southern California Modernism.  This is an exterior tour of the iconic Desert Modern architecture of Palm Springs. 

90 minutes  $75.00. per person
Interior Tour
​​Discover what it is like to live a modern life in Palm Springs mid century Desert Modern homes.  ​
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The tour takes you into three mid century Palm Springs houses. See how Desert Modern design is as appropriate today as it was 60-70 years ago.

90 minutes $130.00
Martini & MCM Architecture Tour
The Rat Pack Edition
This is a Rat Pack tour into the past and see the houses of some of the biggest stars of the 1960's like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford and, even Marilyn Monroe.  This exciting tour takes you into the heart of the 1960's where Palm Springs meets Las Vegas!
                                                  
After the architectural tour, it will be time for an adult refreshment.  In true Palm Springs fashion, we'll stop for a martini!  There Kurt will share his martini knowledge with you.  You'll discover why martinis are shaken and not stirred and how this drink became the signature cocktail of the era.

This tour is available Wed-Sat @ 4:00pm 
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If the tour isn't on the calendar, contact us with the dates you'll be in town. 
90 minutes $90.00 per person
Custom Palm Springs Tours

We can also customize a tour itinerary especially for you and your group.   If you have special interests, let us know and we'll design the perfect tour of Palm Springs for you.  

Just click the custom tours button below and tell us your needs.

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Featured in American Airlines inflight magazine

American Way
​November 2020

Palm Springs is the perfect destination for those seeking a hip, architecturally cool city to explore. For over 100 years, artists, designers, architects and Hollywood stars have been drawn to this corner of the Southern California desert making the city a hot bed of creativity. 
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​Palm Springs Mod Squad tours are intimate, personalized experiences.  The Mod Squad van seats 5 comfortably.  Choose your tour.  We offer Interior Tours, Essential Tours and our ever popular: Martinis & MCM Architecture.

​“Terrific tour with a great expert”
​"My girlfriend and I did the Interiors Tour and it was the highlight of our trip to Palm Springs. Our tour guide, Kurt, took us into three mid century houses dotted in various neighborhoods throughout the city, all while providing a fascinating narrative about the history of the homes, the architects involved, and the design elements used. In addition to being incredibly knowlegable, Kurt's clear passion was infectious, and we learned a good amount while having a lot of fun. Highly recommend."
Rich T
Washington DC
Modern architectural design finds its home in Palm Springs. You'll learn how our mid-century architectural past has influenced the current architectural design of today.
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