Mid-Century Modern Tours with Palm Springs Mod Squad

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking at a moderate pace with occasional stops.

Overview

Discover the unique mid-century modern architecture of Palm Springs with Palm Springs Mod Squad’s intimate private tour. Dive deep into the city’s design legacy shaped by six pivotal architects.

Palm Springs, California

Private Interior/Exterior Tour

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Date

Fri, Oct 24

Travelers

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About This Adventure

Experience the charm of Palm Springs through Mod Squad tours, featuring six influential local architects who shaped the city's unique architectural landscape. Discover the rich artistic history and mid-century modern marvels that make this desert oasis a creative hotspot, blending intimate exploration with the allure of iconic design.

• Mod Squad tours are intimate, personalized experiences. • Six local architects on display that stand out as those who helped shape the architectural look of the city.

Palm Springs is the perfect destination for those seeking a hip, architecturally cool city to explore. For over 100 years, artists, designers, architects and Hollywood stars have been drawn to this corner of the Southern California desert making the city a hot bed of creativity.

This is a combination our our most popular Interior and Essential architectural and design tour of the city. See what makes Palm Springs the architectural mecca of mid century modern architecture.

Adventure Tips

Book Early for Private Tours

These tours have limited availability and small group sizes to maintain intimacy—reserve your spot well in advance.

Wear Comfortable Shoes

You’ll be walking on sidewalks and residential streets, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is recommended.

Bring Sun Protection

Palm Springs sun can be intense even outside of summer; pack sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses.

Photography Etiquette

Some locations are private homes; be sure to follow guide instructions on where photography is allowed.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Desert cottontail rabbits
Gambel’s quail

History

Palm Springs rose to prominence in the mid-20th century as a playground for Hollywood elite and a laboratory for mid-century modern architecture, establishing its enduring cultural cachet.

Conservation

The local architecture community emphasizes preserving mid-century structures with environmentally sensitive restoration to maintain the desert’s character without wasteful new development.