Top Palm Springs Car Tours

Experience Joshua Tree National Park on a small-group tour from Palm Springs Art Museum. Explore surreal desert landscapes, towering rock formations, and hidden backroads. Learn about the San Andreas Fault's forces shaping the land and hear stories of the indigenous Cahuilla people. This half-day tour includes general admission, removing the need for separate park entry arrangements.

Soar over Palm Springs on the Aerial Tramway for spectacular views of the desert. Ascending to 5,783 feet (1,790 meters), the tram transports you to the San Jacinto Mountains. View unspoiled wilderness, including mountain spires and Ponderosa pine trees, during your ascent. Disembark and explore the area around Mountain Station, which includes a cocktail lounge, restaurant and observation deck. Hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski on the trails in the Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area around Mountain Station.

Southern California’s Joshua Tree National Park can be a bit intimidating to take on all on your own; however, this self-driving tour lets you explore the park in your own vehicle while navigating the area with a GPS-powered app that leads the way. Just download the app on your smartphone, launch the app when you get to the park, and follow the recommended route and speed limit.

Explore Joshua Tree National Park and Palm Springs at your own pace with two self-guided driving audio tours in one package. GPS-triggered narration plays automatically as you follow the recommended routes, providing historical background and local insight without a group schedule. Download in advance and use offline for flexible touring. With lifetime access, this bundle is suitable for extended stays or return visits to the area.

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

This guide turns your time on Park Boulevard into a narrated road trip, mixing history, geology, and local stories with practical tips on where to stop, what to look for, and how to explore safely. As you drive, each story will unlock automatically using GPS, so you can keep your eyes on the desert scenery while the tour fills in the park’s hidden details and legends—no maps to shuffle, no scripts to read, just drive, listen, and enjoy the journey. Listen anytime, the tour never expires.

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.

Explore the uncanny landscape of Joshua Tree National Park with a tour from Palm Desert, near Palm Springs. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle as you navigate soaring granite formations and groves of the park’s famously spiky trees, and capture unforgettable images of terrain. Trace a gentle trail into the rocks at Hidden Valley and Keys View, watch for the park’s reclusive wildlife, and experience the unique beauty of one America’s most remarkable national parks.

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.

Download GuideAlong's Palm Springs audio tour for a guided drive through the desert oasis’s star-studded legacy. This half-day drive leads visitors past the estates of legends like Elvis, Bette Davis, Debbie Reynolds, and Frank Sinatra, then through the charming art, shopping, and dining scene downtown. Next, the expert commentary guides visitors to optional hikes where desert canyons, palms, and mountains frame views of wild sheep and cacti. The driving route ends near the popular Aerial Tram. This tour through Palm Springs is an excellent day trip from L.A. or San Francisco. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates. Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Opt for this Palm Springs windmill tour, and try something a little different from your typical celebrity homes or San Andreas Fault tours you’d usually do in Palm Springs. This self-driving windmill tour allows you to explore the evolution of wind turbines on a private wind farm from the comfort of your own vehicle. The tour allows you to exit at each stop and guides you with a curated app with audio.

Take a break from the heat on a visit to Palm Springs’ Escape Rooms. Work as a team to find clues, solve puzzles, and use logic to complete your mission, playing at a time that suits you with regular game slots available throughout the day. Enjoy an immersive, private experience for you and your party, ideal for families, bachelor parties, or corporate groups.

Explore California's Best with Shaka Guide's California Audio Tour Bundle! Discover Lake Tahoe's clear waters, Joshua Tree's otherworldly landscapes, Yosemite's majestic beauty, Death Valley's unique geology, and many more! With our GPS audio tours, you're guided to hidden gems and iconic sights. Explore at your own pace and let the journey begin! Whether you're traversing the serene landscapes of Lake Tahoe, exploring the unique desert terrain of Joshua Tree, marveling at the stark beauty of Death Valley, or admiring the majestic peaks and waterfalls of Yosemite, Shaka Guide ensures a rich and informative journey. Book your California adventure today! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Explore Joshua Tree National Park in your own car with GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically as you drive—even without cell service. Start from either the West or North Entrance and follow the route at your own pace, stopping whenever you like for hikes, photos, scenic viewpoints, or a break. Along the way, discover iconic sights including Hidden Valley, Skull Rock, Cholla Cactus Garden, and more. Hear about the park’s history, landscape, wildlife, and unique desert environment. Your purchase also includes our Joshua Tree Area Guide, featuring recommendations for restaurants, hikes, art, and other places worth exploring in Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, and Pioneertown. - Explore Joshua Tree independently in your own vehicle - GPS-triggered narration plays automatically along the route - Works offline after the tour is downloaded - Pause anytime for hikes, photos, meals, or scenic stops - One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle - Includes a bonus Joshua Tree Local Area Guide

At nearly 800,000 acres, Joshua Tree is nearly impossible to take in on foot, and the best views are far off the paved path. Touring the park via 4x4, you’ll get to ride deep into the rugged backcountry, nabbing enviable views of the Mojave Desert, the sacred Joshua trees, wild rock formations, and more, making the most of your precious time in this incredible national park.

Death Valley is one of America’s most evocative national parks, with desolate desert landscapes, dramatic mountain ranges, and of course, the lowest point in North America. Let Shaka Guide lead the way! We take you to many of the park’s most fascinating and awe-inspiring places. Plus, we’ll discover some surprising references to popular culture. You don’t know what you don’t know about Death Valley! Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the Death Valley National Park Tour! • Take in views of Badwater Basin at Dante’s View • Walk along of field of sand dunes at Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes • Watch the sunrise, or set, at Zabriskie Point All Shaka Guide tours come with customer support and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Tours never expire. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Your outdoor tour will be guided by a Bohemian local who is going to take you not only to see the most famous art installations in Joshua Tree, but also to meet the artist in the private art studio, the tour highlight is also a spiritual experience of Labyrinth walk and Medicine wheel teaching. If requested we visit a Joshua Tree national park as an addition to your Art and Spirit Joshua Tree Tour. We also offer in sessions in our studio in Yucca valley including but not limited to Healing Sessions, ChakraTea Ceremony, Meditation teaching, Oracle card reading , which we can also bring to Airbnbs as an unique experience. This tour is the complete spiritual awakening for any tourists looking for more in life. Meet up point Boho Desert Studio for inside session or outdoor experience.

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.

Joshua Tree National Park is like a fortress. When you are outside of it and looking at it, all you see are mountains. Created by the collision of the Pacific and North American tectonic plates, these mountains have a terrific variety of human history, plant and animal communities, micro-climates, and geologic processes. We'll travel roads both paved and dirt, on and off trails, and over rocks to understand the deeper contexts of this National Park. Our guides have chosen this work to stay close to what they love, a vast landscape that exists whether rain comes or not. We are education-forward and adventure-conscious. We feel that sharing what we have learned about the Mojave and Colorado Deserts is our life's work. Come wander with us.

Take a leisurely bike ride in the desert. This guided mountain bike tour will take you down a gentle grade along the San Andreas Fault where the Mojave Desert transitions into the Colorado Desert. Enjoy beautiful views of the desert landscape as you pedal along the paved path.

Explore Joshua Tree National Park with a GPS-enabled self-guided audio tour that plays automatically as you drive. The app delivers stories, directions, and local insights based on your location, helping you navigate both major highlights and lesser-known stops without joining a group. Download in advance and use offline with no cell service required. With lifetime access and free updates, it’s a flexible option for current or future visits.

Experience Southern California’s iconic sights with this self-guided driving and walking audio tour bundle! Visit the star-studded Hollywood Celebrity Homes, explore famous filming locations in Los Angeles, wander through the unique landscapes of Joshua Tree and Death Valley, and discover the architectural beauty of Palm Springs. From the glitzy Rodeo Drive to the serene La Jolla Cove, this bundle offers an unforgettable road trip through California’s diverse attractions. 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.

Explore the surreal landscapes of Death Valley National Park at your own pace with this self-guided driving tour. This tour starts at Death Valley Junction. Navigate through the hottest, lowest, and driest place in North America, enriched by GPS-triggered narration that shares captivating tales of survival, history, and the unique characters that thrived here. Key attractions include Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America, and the vibrant colors of Artist’s Palette. Stop where you want, enjoy the freedom of no schedules, and uncover the hidden stories that make this park unforgettable. - Drive through Death Valley’s stunning landscapes with a seamless route - Discover tales of the lost 49ers and the resilient Timbisha Shoshone - Includes major highlights like Furnace Creek, Zabriskie Point, and Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes - The tour duration is flexible, taking between 2.5 to 5 hours depending on your stops and exploration