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Walking Palm Springs "Twin Palms" Private Tour
Palm Springs, USA
2 hours
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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City Highlights
Date
Today
What You Will Do
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
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
What's Not Included?
- Home interiors are not part of this tour.
- Restrooms are not available during this tour.
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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.
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William Krisel Way
5 minutes
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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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Douglas Kline
- 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.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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