Palm Springs City and Desert App-Guided Driving Tour

Palm Springs, United States of America

Palm Springs City and Desert App-Guided Driving Tour

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Overview

Duration

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere. Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms.Explore Palm Springs with a smartphone app that functions as your personal guide, audio tour, and map. Begin your adventure at the Palm Springs Visitor Center. From there, drive to the architectural wonder of the Kaufmann House, a pinnacle of mid-century modern design.Continue to the striking Liberace House, a testament to the extravagant lifestyle of the legendary entertainer. As you keep driving, dig into the lives of the movie stars of yesteryear and find out why so many came to Palm Springs in the first place.Then, be dazzled by the quirky and vibrant Robolights installation, a must-see for anyone in the area. Next, cruise past the legendary Frank Sinatra's Residence, where you can soak in the sounds of the Rat Pack era. Visit the Walk of Stars, celebrating the icons who have shaped Palm Springs' legacy.Drive through the Coachella Valley and hear the true story behind the Coachella Music Festival. Then, see Frank Sinatra’s final resting place and solve one of the mysteries of his burial. End your journey at the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, exploring lush trails hidden in the heart of the desert.

What to remember

Important info

Know in advance:

Note that this is a self-guided driving tour, and you must arrange your means of transportation to reach the different stops. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
No live guide will accompany you and no an attraction ticket is included
This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops all in one app
Once downloaded, the digital guide works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
After the booking, you'll receive an email with a link to the app and a unique password to access the tour
This tour is valid for one year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips

What's included

Audio guide. Downloadable APP. Digital guidebook

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Dive into the Hollywood history of the desert oasis of Palm Springs City. Explore the Robolights, a quirky yard with sculptures and light displays. Follow your map through Coachella Valley and uncover its musical history. Take a moment to stop outside the home where Frank Sinatra once lived. Discover the desert wilderness by visiting the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

ACTION TOUR GUIDE

Meeting Point

This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at the GPS-marked starting point in Palm Springs Visitor Center, 2901 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA.