Palm Springs

The Legends & Icons Tour of Palm Springs

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The Legends and Icons Tour of Palm Springs
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover Palm Springs through the eyes of its famous residents and historical icons on this short tour through the bustling resort city. Instead of piling into a crowded tour bus with a mass of strangers, enjoy a personalized private tour with a guide who can answer your questions and tell you the stories you want to hear. Roam around some of the city’s historic districts, get photo ops at locations like Indian Canyon and the San Andreas faultline, and visit the property where the Rat Pack partied their way through the ‘60s.
  • See the celebrities who made Palm Springs what it is commemorated at the Walk of Stars
  • Compact tour introduces you to the city and covers a number of popular photo stops
  • Flexible tour group size: book a private tour with a small or large group
  • Make it fit around your schedule: choose between a morning or afternoon tour

What's Included

  • Award Winning Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Small to large groups
  • Private tours available
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Not responsible for any mentioned properties closed due to events, any season, foreclosures or any acts of God.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 275 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA

    Tour Pickup: 275 S. Indian Canyon Dr.(Parking is free) walk out onto Baristo Rd. next to the alley. Please look out for a Mercedes-Benz Coach with Five Star Adventures Tours logo on Baristo Rd. Check-in 5 min. prior to the tour start time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Five Star Adventures Tours (Pass By)

Indian Canyons (Pass By)

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (Pass By)

San Andreas Fault (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per tour is required
  • Near public transportation
  • No food or any alcohol beverages
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Each guest must bring and wear a face mask for the duration of the tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Janis_R, Apr 2024
Annette knew a lot of local history and inside scoop. She was great! But it’s difficult to see from the middle/back seats and many of the references were of stars we’ve never heard of bc they’re from so long ago ( as I peer at their hedges). Not worth the $150 pp IMO.
A MUST DO!!
Elizabeth_C, Apr 2024
Anette was fabulous. Hands down one of the best experiences. My sister and I were so impressed by all of her knowledge. Loved the occasional jokes added in!
Fun & educational afternoon
Janet_W, Apr 2024
Annette, our guide/driver made the tour so enjoyable with her many anecdotes and little known information about Palm Springs and the people who lived there. Great afternoon. Learned a lot.
The Rich and Famous Residence
Sherri_H, Apr 2024
Learning about how Palm Springs came to be and the rich and famous residents of the area. Our driver, Annette, was very friendly, flexible, and knowledgeable.
Great tour to learn about the area
Sandy_K, Apr 2024
Celebrity back stories. Knowledge about the area. Good recommendations. Guide had a fun personality.
Wonderful excursion
Gwendolyn_C, Apr 2024
Our guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. It would have been nice to have been able to go inside or walk around a legendary property instead of staying in the vehicle the entire time. There were some laminated pictures shown to us by the driver but difficult to see in the back seats. I suggest copies to distribute. Overall a very nice excursion.
Great overall tour of celebrity homes and interest spots!
Taffey_M, Apr 2024
Our tour guide Annette was very enthusiastic and entertaining. She explained the sites of interest and added personal notes which made the experience more notable. She also showed us pictures of what places used to look like which added another layer of interest. Overall, it was a great tour and one that will we definitely recommend to friends. A big thumbs up!
Tour guide was extremely...
Ada_K, Mar 2024
Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and witty. Our party included to adults and one child and everyone enjoyed it.
Best Palm Springs Tour
Douglas_A, Mar 2024
The tour guide was informative and funny which made for a most enjoyable tour. We learned so much about Palm Springs history. We probably will take the tour again in the future as there was a huge amount of interesting information.
GREAt tour!
Leslie_O, Feb 2024
So much interesting information was shared, not only about the stars, but also about the history and geography of Palm Springs. The tour guide was engaging and fun!
So much fun!
mturnerajc, Feb 2024
It's your own Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous tour through Palm Springs with an emphasis on the Movie Colony neighborhood where everyone from Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor to Desi and Lucy and Elvis and Priscilla all owned homes at one time or another. Some are still in the families; others have been sold many times over. And there's no better tour guide than Annette, who has lived in the area for 30 years and has many fun tales to tell about her encounters with the celebs. You also hit the highlights of Palm Springs and get dining and touristing tips from Annette. Go to Farm and Trio and Sherman's Deli; skip Santorini. A great way to spend 90 minutes; you'll wish it were longer.
Fabulous Tour, It made our trip!!!
Ingrid_D, Jan 2024
This tour was great! Annette was fabulous! She was so knowledgeable about all things Palm Springs and her delivery was great and very helpful too. The van is comfortable and not garishly painted up on the outside. The homes and neighborhoods are just beautiful. We recommend this tour highly!!!
Comfortable van. Very knowledgable driver/guide.
William_D, Jan 2024
Comfortable van. Very knowledgable driver/guide. Fun stories about the people who built and lived in the houses, who still lives there.
Palm Springs 🌴
Elizabeth_G, Jan 2024
Enjoyable 90 minutes learning about the neighborhoods of Palm Springs. Recommend for anyone wanting to learn the history of the city.
Scam
Rachael_B, Jan 2024
I booked this tour well in advance on 12/9/23 for 1/1/24. On December 27th I get a text message stating that the tour is cancelled for that day and if I could reschedule. I texted back immediately and as if it was available for 12/31/23 and I never received an answer back. I then received a text message stating that my vouchers were ready for 1/1/24. I was so confused; was the tour on or off. I decided out again through the viator app and "contact the tour operator" to see if the tour was back on. Again, nobody got back to me. and needless to say, they haven't refunded for cancellation.
Xmas Break
Tami_G, Dec 2023
Enjoyed hearing about Palm Springs and seeing all the mid century modern homes once owned by iconic movie stars.
Legends and Icons Tour is Legendary
Megan_M, Dec 2023
We had a wonderful time on the Legends and Icons tour! Our tour guide was incredibly informative and fun. Would highly recommend!
Fantastic Tour!
Summer_A, Dec 2023
Tour was great, guide was super knowledgeable about the homes & the area. Length was perfect. Pick up was easy, right next to a free, parking garage.
A Delightful Experience!
Wendy_N, Dec 2023
A Wonderful morning spent with a most engaging and informed guide…We enjoyed every moment and especially the “ behind the scenes “ stories…A fountain of knowledge! Our black Mercedes Van was clean, comfortable and able to navigate the tightest streets… One aside, there was no water offered, so bring your own if you need, but otherwise… We Highly recommend!
Great time.
Cathy_K, Jul 2023
Very informative. Had a great time - the tour operator was very knowledgeable. Small group which made it more personal.
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