Palm Springs: City and Desert App-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024 at 06:00 am to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am UTC-07:00

Palm Springs Visitor Center | Palm Springs

Action Tour Guide
Publisher/HostAction Tour Guide
Palm Springs: City and Desert App-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Palm Springs, once home to Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and others, is a desert beauty. Use a smartphone app to take a driving tour
About this Event

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

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.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the Palm Springs Tour:-

  • Detour: Kaufmann & Liberace Houses
  • Kaufmann House
  • Liberace House
  • N Palm Canyon Drive
  • Movie Stars of Yesteryear
  • The Movie Colony
  • Robolights
  • Frank Sinatra
  • The Rat Pack in Palm Springs
  • Walk of Stars
  • The Palm Trees of Palm Springs
  • Heading to Coachella Valley
  • Coachella Music Festival History
  • Palm Springs Airport
  • Bob Hope
  • Date Palms
  • Golfing in the Desert
  • The San Andreas Fault
  • Leaving Palm Springs: About the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
  • Desert Geology
  • Turn Left onto Thousand Palms Canyon Rd
  • Willis Palm Trail
  • Pushwalla Palms Trail
  • Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

  • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
  • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
  • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
  • The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
  • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
  • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

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This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. It begins at Palm Springs Visitor Center, 2901 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Be sure to check your email before you begin to download the Action Tour Guide app. Then, enter your unique password into the app and access your tour. These steps require strong wifi/signal. Once at the starting point at Palm Springs Visitor Center, 2901 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, the tour audio will automatically begin. Follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/


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What's included
  • 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!
  • Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Easy-to-use app: download the Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Unique password: access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App

What's not included

  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • Food/Drinks

Know before you book
  • Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
  • Secure a vehicle prior to the tour. A single purchase is sufficient for the entire vehicle, not requiring individual bookings per passenger.
  • Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
  • Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
  • Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
  • Your purchased tour remains valid for one year from the booking date, offering flexibility should your travel plans evolve—no need for booking adjustments within this period.

Know Before You Go

If the password is not in your inbox shortly after booking, please retrieve it at https://actiontourguide.com/redeem/.

For optimal performance, download the app and select tours via a reliable internet connection prior to your adventure.

Encounter any issues - Contact us without delay! We're dedicated to providing swift assistance: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/


Agenda
Dive into the Hollywood history of this desert oasis
See the wild and wonderful Robolights installation
Cruise through the Coachella Valley and uncover its musical history
Stroll gorgeous trails at the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
Stop outside the home where Frank Sinatra once lived
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Palm Springs Visitor Center, 2901 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, United States

Tickets

USD 16.99

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