Why choose this Palm Springs tour ?
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.”
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What makes Walking Palm Springs “Twin Palms” Private Tour a unique experience ?
We’ll enter the Twin Palms Estates subdivision – a neighborhood now designated as a preserved historic district – 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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
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Walking Palm Springs “Twin Palms” Private Tour Inclusions:
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- Guided tour
Not Included
- Home interiors are not part of this tour.
- Restrooms are not available during this tour.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Douglas Kline.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Los_Angeles.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 8 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
