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The Essential Tour, Interior Tour & Martini Tour are back!
As we transition out of quarantine and social distancing, we will continue to offer socially distanced options on our tours as well as our classic in-van tour. If you feel more comfortable following in your own car, we can do that- just choose the socially distanced option when booking your tour!
As we transition out of quarantine and social distancing, we will continue to offer socially distanced options on our tours as well as our classic in-van tour. If you feel more comfortable following in your own car, we can do that- just choose the socially distanced option when booking your tour!
Essential Palm Springs Tour
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 others that have been influenced by their version of Southern California Modernism. This is a tour of the exteriors of the architecture. 90 minutes $75.00. per person Socially Distanced option available. |
Interior Tour
The Capital of Mid Century Modern Architecture
Discover what it is like to live a modern life in a Palm Springs mid century Desert Modern home. 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 Socially distanced option available |
Martini & MCM Architecture Tour
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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 90 minutes $90.00 per person
Socially Distanced option available. |
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.
Relax while Kurt squires you around this desert oasis in the Mod Squad van regaling you with tales of Hollywood and architecture!
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!
Palm Springs Mod Squad tours are intimate, personalized experiences. Choose your tour. We offer Interior Tours, Essential Tours and our ever popular: Martinis & MCM Architecture.
Relax while Kurt squires you around this desert oasis in the Mod Squad van regaling you with tales of Hollywood and architecture!
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!
Palm Springs Mod Squad tours are intimate, personalized experiences. 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
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.
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.
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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