You will need your own car on this tour which you will be guided along with an audio program and marked destinations throughout the first commercial wind farm in Southern Calfornia. Once booked, we send you an email confirmation along with an App download and instructions. The tour starts with a display yard of non-operating wind turbines of successes and failures, along with a stop to a real generating wind turbine where you can get up close and take pictures. The tour ends with a stop at the Indigo Power Plant and retired wind farm. There you can exit on 19th Avenue to Indian Canyon Road and leave with more knowledge about renewable energy! The tour takes approximately one hour depending on your pace. We ask that you respect others by not gathering at the marked destinations. Please allow cars ahead of you to finish their exploration before your turn. One booking, includes two adults.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
11 times a day, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Next available
Mon, Oct 12
Group price
$60 per vehicle, up to 2 people
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Windmill Self-Driving Tour
9:00a-2:00p: Self-Driving Tours are safe & fun. Check-in. APP download instructions are in the confirmation email.
Itinerary
Palm Springs Windmill Tours
The Palm Springs Windmill Self-Driving Tours is an interactive, educational and fun tour for friends and family. The tour is curated by Tom Spiglanin, Tour Manager, in which he will guide you along with an audio program and marked destination's throughout the first commercial wind farm in the United States. The tour starts with a display yard of non-operating wind turbines of successes and failures, along with a stop to a real generating wind turbine where you can get up close and take pictures. The tour ends with a stop at the old Enron machines. There you can exit on 19th Avenue to Indian Canyon Road more knowledgeable about renewable energy! The tour takes approximately one hour depending on your pace. We ask that you respect others by not gathering at the marked destinations. Please allow cars ahead of you to finish their exploration before your turn.
What's included
Included
Accommodation as per itinerary
Palm Springs Windmill Tour App
Audio program
Not included
Price includes 2 adults in one vehicle. Add'l $10 charge for each adult. Kids under 12 are free.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
278 reviews
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How it compares in Palm Springs
No. 16 by number of reviews among 134 tours in Palm Springs
Excurgo comparison of 134 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Palm Springs Windmill Tours take?
Palm Springs Windmill Tours lasts about 1 min–30 min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Palm Springs Windmill Tours cost?
Prices start at $60 per person for this Palm Springs experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Palm Springs Windmill Tours run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 11 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Palm Springs Windmill Tours for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Palm Springs Windmill Tours offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Palm Springs Windmill Tours worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 278 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Palm Springs Windmill Tours.
Reviews(278)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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bryanbO1545HO
September 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
It was easy to follow, and extremely interesting and informative!!!
We booked this experience with PEEK!!!
It was not available on VIATOR, where I was looking for everything. I just so happened to do a GOOGLE SEARCH, and found it.
I was glad I did, BECAUSE:
FIRST, my partner has always expressed an interest in them, AND
SECOND, THEY WERE VERY INTERESTING!!!
We got there, and walked into a trailer. We were met by a lovely woman, who greeted us. She then showed us a 10 MINUTE VIDEO.
It was then off to the tour. It was easy to follow, and extremely interesting and informative, not to mention somewhat entertaining.
DON’T MISS THIS ACTIVITY!!!
Operator response
Thank you for joining us Charles :)
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sarahA3571SL
April 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience!
This tour was fantastic - extremely educational and the staff were warm and friendly. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Thank you for joining us!
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jiheea2015
March 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A must in Palm Springs
Tom’s passion got us excited about the history and functionality of this Palm Springs landmark. The windmills had always been a mystery to me since I was a small child, passing them on frequent trips to the desert with my grandparents. Finally learning how the wind turbines work - and how important they are to our everyday lives in ways many people take for granted - was fascinating. It’s an experience I won’t forget and one I’d recommend to everyone visiting the area.
Operator response
Thank you again for going us!
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scottsJ9505BQ
December 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Worth going
Wasn’t sure if I wanted to do the golf cart tour or the less expensive self guided. We chose the self guided and were perfectly happy. The gentleman that worked there also gave us a great intro prior to starting the driving tour.
Operator response
Thank you so much for joining us and glad you choose the right tour for you :)
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Sara W
September 10, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A tour that will blow you away !
Great tour to learn about some green energy history. Self guided though the app so you can go at your own pace. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Hold on to your hat because it will try to fly away.
Operator response
Thanks for sharing your experience. And yes the tour includes a free hair blow out :)
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kcB1930SE
September 5, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Must do when in the area!
Honestly such an incredible tour! We opted for the VIP tour and it was fascinating. Learned a lot and our guide Tom was very knowledgeable and happy to answer all of our questions (of which we had many!). Would recommend to anyone who’s visiting nearby.
Operator response
Thanks for joining us! We truly enjoy what we do.
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kathy_l
July 23, 2025 · via Viator
Staff were extremely...
Staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Learned a lot. Highly suggest going back at sunset for pictures from across the highway-they were amazing photos. The self guided tour was well worth the cost.
Operator response
Thank you Kathy! We truly appreciate you joining us
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2309mg
May 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
GREAT!
Great tour great price! Love being able to drive yourself with air conditioning since it was 107. Nice audio app to follow
Operator response
Thank you for joining us on this hot day :)
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KC2833
April 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Very informative Tour
I would highly recommend this tour if you are in the palm springs area. I am from the midwest and we have wind farms like this. I have never been able to see one up close though. It made you really appreciate them when you were looking up at them. I would suggest doing the golf cart tour. We learned alot from the tour guide. He was very knowledgeable.
Operator response
Thank you for joining us all the way from the midwest :)
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bbnuttmann
April 6, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A good experience for a photographers
We went as a photography visit. It was well organized, and we learned a lot about windmills the video before the trip was good.
