Walking Palm Springs "Twin Palms" Private 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." Palm Springs license #OC-005497-2024 Member, P.S. Historical Society Member, P.S. Preservation Foundation

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   Stop 1

   5 min

   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.

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   Stop 2

   5 min

   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.

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   Stop 3

   10 min

   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.

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   Stop 4

   5 min

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

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   Stop 5

   5 min

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

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   Stop 6

   5 min

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

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   Stop 7

   5 min

   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.

• 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

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