Walking Palm Springs "Twin Palms" Private Tour
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For 2 hours, enjoy a private, guided stroll through the charming and historic "Twin Palms Estates" residential neighborhood in Palm Springs, California and its jewel-like array of 1950s mid-century modern home designs - many featuring original, iconic "butterfly-style" rooflines. You'll hear how this groundbreaking development was a first as well as insight about architect William Krisel's extraordinary vision. Plus, we'll see former residences of several famous personalities, including Debbie Reynolds and Ray Bradbury. Like the idea of a private stroll through a lushly landscaped neighborhood under towering palms while discovering an inspiring collection of noted Palm Springs home designs? This tour is for you. IMPORTANT: Restrooms are not available before or during the tour. Bring bottled water if desired. Tour is not of Frank Sinatra's former residence named "Twin Palms." Palm Springs license #OC-005497-2024 Member, P.S. Historical Society Member, P.S. Preservation Foundation
In demand: 27 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
We'll enter the Twin Palms Estates historic neighborhood near a street that was recently renamed in honor of the famous architect responsible for much of its residential and landscape design - William Krisel.
We'll see the former home of Hollywood stars Debbie Reynolds and husband Eddie Fisher as we hear how their high-profile marriage began to unravel at this address.
From this quiet, off-the-beaten-path cul-de-sac, we'll see a selection of pristinely preserved original 1950s homes featuring their original or restored mid-century design elements.
We'll walk by the former home of celebrity author Ray Bradbury and hear about his life in Palm Springs.
We'll stroll the charming Twin Palms neighborhood, including along the whimsically named Aquanetta Drive.
Along Navajo Dr., we'll compare and contrast iconic home designs from the 1950s with contemporary remakes that make this streetscape so varied.
On this street, we'll jump ahead to the 1960s and see famous home designs that have come to epitomize the glamour of that decade with facades untouched.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Walking Palm Springs "Twin Palms" Private Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $195 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
It can: 27 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet on E. Twin Palms Dr. at the intersection with S. Navajo Dr. Look for two matching “Twin Palms Estates” signs on each corner. There is plenty of free on-street parking at this location. Douglas Kline, your guide, will meet you at this intersection. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
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It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 8 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.