Safer Together, Greater Together is our commitment to you!

​We’ve taken the Safer Together, Greater Together destination pledge to show that our commitment to the safety of visitors, residents and employees is our top priority. We’re committed to instituting core safety practices and procedures for the health and safety of all.

Two New Tours!

​Socially Distanced tours now available

During the COVID-19 restrictions, we have created two new architectural tours of Palm Springs.  We have both in-person and online tours now available.  We've recreated a safe version of our popular Essential Tour to follow the guidelines for social distancing and we also offer a live online tour of the city via Zoom.
Socially Distanced Tour
Socially Distanced Tour
The Essential Tour of Palm Springs
We've created a safe version of our Essential Tour: you follow the Mod Squad van in the safety of your own car.  Your guide will conduct the tour in real time, speaking to you via mobile phone.
 
This is a live, in-person architectural tour.  See what makes Palm Springs the capital of mid century modern architecture!  The 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.  
90 minutes $75.00 per person
Online Tour of Palm Springs
Online Tour of Palm Springs
The Capital of Mid Century Modern Architecture
See the Desert Modern Architecture of Palm Springs via Zoom.
This tour is a comprehensive look at Palm Springs and how it became the capital of mid century modern architecture. Included is a brief history of the city and how the stage was set for it to become the sandbox of Hollywood. 

​You'll learn the four signature elements of the architectural style, you'll meet the six architects who created the Desert Modern aesthetic and you'll also discover Kurt's favorite eight buildings in Palm Springs.
​After the tour, there will be time for questions and answers.

The start time for the Online Tour is shown in Pacific time.
45 minutes $9.00
​(30 minutes tour/15 minutes Q&A)
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!  

With a maximum of five individuals per tour,  Palm Springs Mod Squad tours are intimate, personalized experiences.  Choose your tour.  We offer The Interiors Tour, The Essential Palm Springs Tour and our newest tour: Martinis & Mid Century Architecture.
The Martini & Mid Century Architecture Tour
The Martini & Mid Century 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.
90 minutes $90.00 per person
​Unfortunately this tour is currently unavailable during COVID-19 restrictions.

​“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
The Interiors Tour 
The Interiors Tour 
​This tour takes you into three mid century Palm Springs houses. See how Desert Modern design is as appropriate today as it was 60 years ago.

90 minutes  $130.00 per person
Unfortunately this tour is currently unavailable during COVID-19 restrictions.
The Essential Palm Springs Tour
The 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
​This tour has been replaced with the Socially Distanced Tour during COVID-19 restrictions. 
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.
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.
Keep up with Palm Springs Mod Squad.  Like us on Facebook.  Follow us on Twitter See what we see on Instagram