Socially Distanced Tour
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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
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Online Tour of Palm Springs
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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) |
Martini & Mid Century Architecture Tour
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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 Unfortunately this tour is currently unavailable during COVID-19 restrictions |
The Interiors Tour
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The Interiors 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 Unfortunately this tour is currently unavailable during COVID-19 restrictions. |
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The Essential Palm Springs Tour
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The Essential Palm Springs Tour showcases the local architects that shaped mid-century look 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 This tour has been replaced with the Socially Distanced Tour during COVID-19 restrictions. |
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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
