The Modern Tour is the official tour of the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture + Design Center! A portion of all fees supports the mission of the Center. To date, we have given over $200,000 to the Architecture + Design Center.
WE GO INSIDE OF SOME OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR PRIVATE RESIDENCES IN PALM SPRINGS AND DRIVES THROUGH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT NEIGHBORHOODS OF PALM SPRINGS. THERE IS A LIVE GUIDE LEADING THE TOURS.
TOURS LAST APPROXIMATELY 2 - 3 HOURS
THE TOUR PRICE STARTS AT
$200 PER PERSON.
ADDITIONAL TOUR OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
PLEASE VISIT OUR RESERVATIONS PAGE FOR INQUIRIES
TRANSPORTATION IS VIA YOUR OWN CAR - THE "CARAVAN" WILL BE LED BY OUR LIVE TOUR GUIDE SO THERE IS 2-WAY COMMUNICATION THROUGH ALL OF THE VEHICLES
Enjoy a highly curated tour of some of Palm Springs' finest examples of Mid-Century Modern architecture and design.
Tours last approximately 2 - 3 hours..
Franz Alexander House, 1955
Architect Walter White's magnificent home showcases his unique and innovative vision of a very sculptural roofline, providing a magnificent fusion of indoors and outdoors. Visits to the Franz Alexander House incur an additional fee of $50. One of THE iconic homes of Palm Springs, the home has been exquisitely renovated to showcase the architecture and the architect's dramatic design. This home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
FREY HOUSE II
We are now showing the Albert Frey House II ("Frey House") (1964) on select tours. This is one of the most iconic and spectacular residences in Palm Springs. Its innovative nature virtually transcends the realm of architecture placing this home closer to the realm of art. It is a unique home situated on an elevated site with stunning views of the valley below. Please let us know if you would like us to inquire about the availability of the Frey House for your tour. Visits to the the Frey House incur an additional fee of $75 per person. The Frey House tours are offered exclusively as an add-on to our standard tour, which features additional interiors. Visits to the Frey House require advance reservations with a minimum of 48 hours notice. As the official tour of the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, we are given special consideration to view the house, however, please note that it is not always available. Tours of the Frey House are not available on Sundays or Mondays or during Modernism Week.
Corporate Tours and Event Planning are also a specialty. We have done tours that range from 10 guests to more than 150 guests. We have done tours for Nike (7 tours), Interior Design Magazine (4 tours), Amazon (4 tours), Cadillac (4 tours), NBC, Volkswagen, Christian Dior, The Getty, The American Institute of Architects, Louis Vuitton, Vans and many more. Please see our Corporate and Group Tour Page for additional info.