Walking Palm Springs "Twin Palms" Private Tour

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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

What's included

Guided tour

Home interiors are not part of this tour.
Restrooms are not available during this tour.
Gratuities

What to expect

5m

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.
5m

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.
10m

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.
5m

We'll walk by the former home of celebrity author Ray Bradbury and hear about his life in Palm Springs.
5m

We'll stroll the charming Twin Palms neighborhood, including along the whimsically named Aquanetta Drive.
5m

Along Navajo Dr., we'll compare and contrast iconic home designs from the 1950s with contemporary remakes that make this streetscape so varied.
5m

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total distance walked is about 1 mile on flat pavement.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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