Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Palm Springs booking from $16.99

Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Overview

Soak up some sun with this self-guided driving tour of Palm Springs, where movie stars and other big-time celebs have flocked for almost a hundred years to get away from it all. Visit architectural marvels left behind by these eccentric stars, like the opulent Liberace House. Stop outside the gates of Frank Sinatra’s old estate and hear some wild tales about Ol’ Blue Eyes’ time in Palm Springs. And so much more! Plus, this driving tour of Palm Springs will take you to the serene Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, a desert gem rich in natural beauty.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

City: Palm Springs

Sun 20 Apr

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What's Included

Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone

Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!

Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!

Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!

Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.

Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!

Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

What To Expect

Palm Springs Visitor Center

Our tour begins in the parking lot of the Palm Springs Visitor Center at 2901 N Palm Canyon Drive. If you’re not there already, you should head there now. Before we get started, there’s something important you should know about this tour: Palm Springs is bursting with historic celebrity homes, but most of them are hidden behind walls, hedges, or fences. Note: This 22-mile-long tour covers the essentials of Palm Springs in 2-3 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Robolights

Once we pass the next intersection, find a spot to pull over and park. Then get out and look for the colorful sculptures peeking out from behind the trees on the corner of East Granvia Valmonte and North Arquilla Road. It’ll be on our right.

Frank Sinatra Gravesite

Sinatra passed away in 1998. He was buried with: A bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey, a zippo lighter, a pack of Camel cigarettes, and… 10 dimes. Okay, the first few make sense, but what’s with the dimes? Those go back to December of 1963. ⚠️ NOTE: Star Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please do not violate anyone’s privacy during your tour.

Forever Marilyn

This huge statue of Marilyn Monroe stands here courtesy of sculptor Seward Johnson, who designed this 26-foot-tall statue in 2011. He got the money to put it up first in Chicago for a year, then he got sponsorship to put it here in Palm Springs. The statue stood here in Palm Springs for two years, then toured the world showcasing the artist and his work. It moved to Australia for a while.

Frey House II

The Frey House II at 686 Palisades Drive isn’t open to the public, but the Palm Springs Museum hosts guided tours of the property. It’s famous for a couple reasons. First of all, the architect who made it was known as the father of “desert modernism.” Albert Frey was Swiss. He got his architecture diploma in Switzerland, and he worked in Zurich, Belgium, and France. When he was 27, he moved to the United States. In New York, he started to build the American modernist architecture movement. After finishing work on the Museum of Modern Art in New York, he settled in Palm Springs. It was just after World War II and the population here was booming! Those people needed homes. ⚠️ NOTE: Star Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please do not violate anyone’s privacy during your tour.

Palm Canyon Trail

Palm Canyon Trail is a pretty easy hike. It’s only 2 miles out and back again and has an elevation gain of only 200 feet. Most people take around an hour to complete it. Hikers are treated to some fabulous canyon scenery along the way. But be aware before you set off: There is an entrance fee to do this trail. The little building in this parking lot is called The Trading Post. You can pay the entrance fee there.

Moorten Botanical Garden

The Moorten Botanical Garden is a must-see for desert plant lovers. Chester “Cactus Slim” and Patricia Moorten created this garden in the 1940s. You see, Cactus Slim had been an actor in movies in the 1920s and 30s. He’d also been a stand-in for Howard Hughes! But he developed a bad case of TB on a film set and discovered he needed the dry desert air to breathe. ⚠️ NOTE: Star Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please do not violate anyone’s privacy during your tour.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car. It travels 2.5 miles along Chino Canyon and climbs high up to the wilds of Mount San Jacinto State Park. Along the way, the tram car slowly rotates 360 degrees for a spectacular view of the valley below! The mountaintop has restaurants, a gift shop, and plenty of hiking trails

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (133)

Leonard S

Mar 2025

Excellent tour. Good narrative and explicit driving directions. Enjoyable. But it helps to be old (we are in our early 70’s) to know who the celebrities are. Don’t know if anyone under 45 would know who the celebs are, except for Elvis and Marilyn

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Hi Leonard, I’m glad you enjoyed my Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. It’s great to hear that the narration and directions made the experience smooth and enjoyable. I get what you mean—some of these Hollywood legends are best recognized by those who grew up watching them. For more adventures, check out my California bundle audio tours, which include Joshua Tree and Big Sur. Happy exploring!

nancybK1603QJ

Mar 2025

My friends and I loved this tour. It was easy to follow with the map and directions. We loved all of the tidbits of history and Hollywood gossip. I will use this company on future travels.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Nancy, I’m so glad you and your friends loved my Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. The map and directions made it easy to follow, and I love that you enjoyed the mix of history and Hollywood gossip. I genuinely appreciate your planning to try more of my tours. For more adventures, check out my California Bundle, featuring Big Sur, Yosemite, and more. Happy exploring!

Dennis_B

Feb 2025

Easy to navigate. The tour guide kept up with our current car location. It didn't rush us if we wanted to stop at a particular site. Very informative.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Dennis, I’m glad you found my Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour easy to navigate. It’s great to hear that the tour kept up with your location and let you explore at your own pace. For more self-guided adventures, check out my California Bundle, featuring Big Sur, Joshua Tree, and more. Happy exploring!

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Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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