Essential Palm Springs Tour
Essential Palm Springs Tour
The Essential Palm Springs Tour showcases the local architects that shaped mid-century look of Palm Springs. This is an exterior tour of the iconic Desert Modern architecture of Palm Springs. Though many great architects have designed and built in Palm Springs, there are six local architects that stand out as those who helped shape the mod architectural look of the city. This tour is devoted to them. You'll see residential and commercial architecture by William Cody, Albert Frey, Hugh Kaptur, Wiliam Krisel, Donald Wexler and E. Stewart Williams. Along the way, you'll see how the light and landscape helped guide these architects to create a version of modernism specifically suited to the California desert. 90 minutes $75.00 |
Interior Tour
Interior Tour
The Interior Tour takes you inside three mid century homes. Join us as we discover what it is like to live a modern life in a mid-century modern home in Palm Springs. We have a variety of homes that we tour depending upon availability. Each home is distinct and bears the highly personalized interiors of its inhabitants. None were built as celebrity show homes, but well-designed and innovative houses using the principles of the Desert Modern aesthetic for the post-war middle class. 90 minutes $130.00 |
Martini & MCM Architecture Tour
Martini & MCM Architecture Tour
The Rat Pack Edition This is an exterior Rat Pack tour 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 |
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"This was a terrific tour - comfortable ride, super-informative and such a charming and knowledgeable host! Kurt is a master at sharing interesting backstories and neighborhood histories - the time just flew by. I will enjoy PS with a greatly renewed appreciation - thank you, Kurt!"
Jerry S. - Yelp review
Jerry S. - Yelp review