All Palm Springs Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Explore Joshua Tree National Park on a small-group, guided tour that’s designed to cover key park areas efficiently, all without the need to plan routes or drive yourself. Travel between viewpoints while stopping for short walks to experience the landscape up close (park admission own expense). This half-day tour offers a practical way for visitors to maximize their sightseeing, and see a range of highlights in just a limited timeframe.

Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Learn about California's geology and desert wilderness on a half-day Jeep/SUV tour to the San Andreas Fault. Drive through the Coachella Valley to the fault zone while hearing from your guide about native plant and animal life, local history, the Salton Sea, and earthquakes. Depending on your preference, you can take a nature walk in the desert or stay in the vehicle. Includes guide, transportation, and light refreshments.

San Andreas Fault Offroad Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(590)

from US$159

From the same excellent rated provider of "Explore Palm Springs Celebrity Homes In Style!" , get ready to step back in time and experience the ultimate celebration of Mid-Century Modernism, in a luxury 6-seater electric golf-cart. This thrilling two-hour guided driving tour takes you deep into the heart of Palm Springs—a sun-drenched oasis boasting the world's most remarkable collection of original modernist design. This isn't just a drive—it’s a front-row seat to an unparalleled collection of pristine mid-century modern estates and striking commercial landmarks. We are diving deep into the history, structure, and stories behind the visionaries who radically redefined American midcentury modern architecture. Architectural Heavyweights Highlighted: • The Pioneers: Albert Frey, Richard Neutra, and Willliam Krisel • The Visionaries: Stewart Williams, William Cody, and Don Wexler • The Rule Breakers: Hugh Kaptur and Herbert Burns

Explore Palm Springs Mid Century Architecture in Style

Explore Palm Springs Mid Century Architecture in Style

Arrange a convenient private transfer to or from Los Angeles International Airport. Relax in an air-conditioned vehicle with luggage assistance and enjoy a direct, pre-booked journey. This service includes 60 minutes of free airport waiting time and covers Los Angeles city center, with extra fees for areas outside. Available 24/7, it offers a reliable and time-efficient way to reach destinations such as Long Beach, Hollywood, or Irvine.

Los Angeles: Private Transfer to/from Los Angeles LAX Airport

20 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Create your own unique piece of jewelry using Palm Springs flower petals in this engaging workshop. All materials are provided, making it easy for anyone to dive into crafting their one-of-a-kind wearable art. With step-by-step guidance from a skilled instructor, you'll explore your creativity and leave with a stunning handmade accessory to cherish or gift. Perfect for those looking to try something new, this experience is a blend of artistry and nature.

Jewelry creations with Palm Springs Flower Petals

Jewelry creations with Palm Springs Flower Petals

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore a shady oasis and rugged canyons on a Hummer adventure that goes deep into Joshua Tree’s arid landscape. See the park's most iconic sights and learn about its geology, fauna, and cultural history. Immerse yourself in the majesty of this park in the company of an expert guide and small group, for personalized attention. Choose from morning or afternoon tour times to suit your schedule.

Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(468)

from US$179

Embark on an epic journey through the US West with this self-guided driving and walking audio tour bundle! Explore the wonders of Arches, Bryce Canyon, and Zion, hike the Hidden Valley Trail in Joshua Tree, and marvel at the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. Each stop offers a unique experience. With bonus highlights like Old Faithful and Delicate Arch, this bundle guides you through the best of America’s western parks. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, you can check your email, then download the Action Tour Guide App, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

US West National Parks GPS Audio Tour Bundle (33 Tours)

US West National Parks GPS Audio Tour Bundle (33 Tours)

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Step back in time with a guided walking tour of Pioneertown, a living, breathing 1880s-themed town built in the 1940s for Hollywood Westerns. Explore iconic Mane Street, visit the Pioneertown Film Museum, and have history come alive right before your eyes. This tour covers classic movie sets, rustic shops, and the famous Red Dog Saloon. This tour is ideal for movie buffs and history enthusiasts looking for a quick, immersive experience of the High Desert's wild west heritage. Tour Highlights (45 Minutes): -Mane Street Stroll: Walk the dusty main street featuring facades from classic films, including the bank and jail. -Historical Filming Locations: Learn about 1950s Westerns like The Cowboy and the Indians that were filmed on location. -Pioneertown Film Museum & Shops: Brief stop to see movie memorabilia and browse local crafts. -Red Dog Saloon & Pappy & Harriet’s: Glimpse the famous spots that define modern Pioneertown culture.

Pioneertown Old West Adventure

45 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

Experience the night sky in Joshua Tree with a guided stargazing tour designed for clarity and ease. Learn to identify constellations, planets, and celestial objects with the help of a guide using laser pointers and pre-programmed telescopes. This structured setup removes the complexity of independent stargazing, allowing you to focus on observing and understanding the sky in a dark, desert environment.

Professional Stargazing Tour in Joshua Tree

Explore the geology around California’s legendary San Andreas fault during a Jeep tour from Palm Desert. See a desert oasis fed by an underground spring as your naturalist guide describes how the Native American Cahuilla tribe used the desert's plants for food, medicine, and shelter. Marvel at steep-walled canyons and tall twisted rock mountains, and learn about the plant and animal life of the area. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour that includes light snacks, and bottled water.

San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Soak up some sun with this GPS self-guided driving tour of Palm Springs, where movie stars and other big-time celebs have flocked for almost a hundred years to get away from it all. Cruise past famous celebrity homes and estates, including the former homes of stars like Liberace and Frank Sinatra. Hear fascinating stories about Hollywood legends, their glamorous lifestyles, and their time in Palm Springs. And so much more! Plus, this driving tour of Palm Springs will take you to the serene Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, a desert gem rich in natural beauty. NOTE: Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please do not violate anyone’s privacy during your tour. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

The Legends & Icons Tour of Palm Springs

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Say goodbye to the glitz of Palm Springs, and step back in time to simpler days, with an experience you won't find anywhere else. Leave behind modernity for a true eco-adventure, hopping on a mule-drawn covered wagon through the Sonoran Desert. With a naturalist leading your way, explore the vast landscapes of the Coachella Valley, returning to the ranch for music, yard games, barbecue, dancing, campfire marshmallows, and desert views under the stars.

Covered Wagon Adventure & BBQ

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Enhance your landscape photography skills in the stunning Joshua Tree National Park during the afternoon of October 9, 2026. This four-hour workshop, led by Mitch Miller, a seasoned photographer with over 30 years of experience in the park, focuses on composition techniques to capture the beauty of the landscape in the lead up to golden hour and sunset. Discover hidden gems of the park, often overlooked in guidebooks, and refine your artistic eye under expert guidance.

Joshua Tree National Park Photography Instruction

4 hoursFree Cancellation

A scent to remember your Palm Springs escape. Come sniff, blend, and create your own signature scent at The Sniff Bar—a playful aromatherapy experience designed to delight your senses. You’ll explore a curated collection of essential oils, discover your favorite aromatic notes, and mix up a custom blend with a little guidance from the scent experts. Then, turn your creation into your very own personal roll-on or inhaler—a chic little wellness ritual to take with you wherever you go. Perfect for girls’ getaways, birthdays, bachelorette weekends, wellness retreats, date days, and Palm Springs adventures. - Essential oil + botanical scent exploration - Guided blending and personalized scent selection - Hands-on creation of your custom roll-on or inhaler - Your signature blend to take home - A fun, social, sensory experience in Palm Springs

Desert Botanicals, create a personalized perfume

1 hourFree Cancellation

Soundbath Under The Stars-Joshua Tree

Discover the iconic celebrity homes of Palm Springs from the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle. This tour showcases the luxurious neighborhoods where legends like Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and Liberace once lived. Experience the charm of a bygone era as you drive past the stunning architecture and lush landscapes that define this glamorous destination. Water and snacks are provided to enhance your journey. - Explore historic neighborhoods known for their celebrity connections - See homes of stars like Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe - Enjoy a comfortable ride in an enclosed, climate-controlled vehicle - Complimentary water and snacks included to keep you refreshed Capacity is 6 guests per suv or 12 per van

Palm Springs Celebrity Home Driving Tour

This experience is like no other! Enjoy a private brunch in the company of mini rescue burros on a ranch with hundreds of miles of untouched land behind you and beautiful views of Mt San Jacinto in front of you. You will arrive at our ranch and will be greeted by ranch mama Heather. Your brunch will be set up for you upon arrival and you will get to interact with the mini burros and enjoy your brunch in the beautiful surroundings. Our setup includes rattan floor chairs, a picnic blanket, custom picnic basket for six, a custom made picnic table with the cutest Business & Pleasure umbrella and a vintage Jai Alai game to play. You can hang out for the morning or afternoon for up to three hours. There is lots of hiking trails in the back that you can also take advantage of.

Brunch with Mini Rescue Burros in Southern California

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Palm Springs and Indian Canyons by bike and on foot during a half-day tour from downtown Palm Springs. With guide, bike rental, and snacks included, it’s easy to discover one of southern California’s most scenic city and desert landscapes. You'll ride through Palm Springs on a 10-mile (17-km) loop to Indian Canyons, then hike in the canyon at a leisurely pace suitable for reasonably active people.

Palm Springs Indian Canyons EBike and Hike

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Kevin_N, Sept 2026

Awesome! Well worth the money!

The trip was awesome! There was so much information given about these celebrities' homes and the owners! The tour guide answered all questions, was very courteous, very knowledgeable, and you can tell he loves what he does! I would recommend this tour to anyone!

Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

Lori_R, Sept 2026

Great Way to Easily See Joshua Tree

It was a perfect way to experience Joshua Tree in a short time and if you don't want much physical exertion. There were a number of stops along the way that gave you great views of the park. Our tour guide Eddie, was informative and helpful. The tour lasted the full 5 hours.

Joshua Tree National Park Sightseeing Adventure Tour

Virginia_M, Sept 2026

Great Tour/Great Guide

We had a great tour and a great guide. Frank was very knowledgeable and fun! We took some great walks and showed all the really amazing rock formations etc. We loved the vista he took us to where we could see the San Andres Fault, it was on my bucket list! We had a great time!

Professional Stargazing Tour in Joshua Tree

Donna_C, Sept 2026

Amazing and super informative tour!!

Absolutely LOVED this experience!! Matt and Amanda were fabulous hosts. We had a perfect night. Even though it was over 100 degrees during the day, I am very glad that I still wore jeans and brought a sweater. The photos turned out amazing! It was a little pricey, but truly worth every penny and we would do it again in a heartbeat!

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

Harvey_Z, Aug 2026

What a difference

Check with the predicted temperature on top whether a jacket would be necessary. I was on the tram 30 years ago. It was 120 in PS but it was 60 degrees on top. This time it was in the 70’s and the jackets we brought weren’t necessary. I was disappointed in the lack of cold. The Tram was amazing compared to our first experience….

Soundbath Under The Stars-Joshua Tree

Yedilat_P, Aug 2026

Beautiful experience under the stars

Conan was incredibly thoughtful communicating leading up to the event. I was grateful that he mentioned GPS can be tricky in Joshua Tree and that he provided written directions. The sound bath itself was really wonderful. He led us in a meditation to get started and the instruments he used were unique. It was immersive, they helped me reset my nervous system and I felt lighter leaving. He even took some time after the sound bath to point out some constellations and tell us the mythology behind them. Wish I were in the area longer to book another session!

Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

Mary_C, Jul 2026

Seeing is believing!

If you've ever wondered "Why is a desert considered worthy of being a national park?" -- this Hummer Tour is for you! Our guide Tom was super friendly and knowledgeable. We went in the middle of July--yes, the middle of July and had the park to ourselves. The weather was exceptional. Yes, it was hot, but we're from Atlanta and Georgia summers are way worse than dry 99 degrees. Tom provided great stories, music, water, and a snack-- the scenery provided the rest. Don't hesitate to go. The money is well worth it.

Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour

larkinpaul, Jun 2026

Gorgeous landscapes & Informative guide.

RON, our guide was extremely knowledgeable of the Palm Springs area, the valley, geology and fauna. The drive to Joshua Tree was engaging conversation and informative. Inside the park, Ron took us to areas we would not have known to go if we visited on our own. He explained the medicinal value of plants that grow in the. We heard 'folklore' and the history of Jushua Tree. Highly recommend for a first visit.

Joshua Tree National Park Private Sightseeing Adventure Tour

Mitch_D, May 2026

Great tour!

Spencer did a great job showing us around Joshua Tree. He had good knowledge of the area and gave us just what we needed! He contacted us ahead of time to make sure we knew what to expect and what we needed and was on time to pick us up as well. He was very personable and we had a great time with him

Drag Queen Hosted Palm Springs Sightseeing Bus Tour

Valirie_J, May 2026

Entertaining and Informative

Highly entertaining, informative and even historical information regarding the Palm Springs in general. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to know what celebrities own or owned homes in the PS and why. The culture of PS, and some of the reasons PS is so widely popular. In general its a great tour.

San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert

Sundy_F, Feb 2026

A Great Experience!

We have been to Palm Desert many times, but never tried this tour before. Since we had friends visiting we signed up & I’m so glad we did. It was fantastic. Marv is an amazing guide- very knowledgeable and so good about taking photos for us & answering questions. We were really fortunate to have spent the morning with him! I would highly recommend this experience.

San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour (Greater Palm Springs)

Marilou_M, Dec 2025

Amazing tour and very knowledgeable tour guide!

This was an excellent desert adventures. Very educational and the tour guide, Don was very knowledgeable and patient. Our favorite was the slot canyon hikes. The hike to the top gave is amazing view of the Coachella valley. Definitely highly recommending this tour!