Home to eye-catching mid-century architecture, celebrity homes and sublime mountain views, the California city of Palm Springs can be explored in style on this fun-packed golf cart tour.
(Photo: Magic Cart Ride / Courtesy GetYourGuide)
What makes this tour a must-do?
Cruising through Palm Springs in an open-air golf cart is hands down one of the best ways to see the city. With space for six, it’s intimate, breezy, and a whole lot more fun than a regular tour bus. You’ll roll past mid-century modern homes, hear juicy celebrity stories and soak up epic alpine views, all with an experienced local guide keeping things entertaining.
What can we expect from our guide?
One of the best things about the tour is that your guide isn’t merely a driver – they’re also your storyteller, history nerd and aficionado on all things local rolled into one. Throughout the experience you’ll be regaled with plenty of fun facts and stories, celebrity gossip and insider tips about Palm Springs. Your guide will point out lesser known landmarks, share tales about Palm Spring’s star-studded past and generally add to the experience with their insatiable passion for the city.
Which moments are sure to leave a lasting impression?
As a tour packed to the rafters with ‘wow’ moments, it’s tricky to know where to start. The mountain backdrop alone will leave a permanent imprint, but aside from that you’ll cruise through historic neighbourhoods, hear wild Hollywood stories and maybe even see a home once owned by a bona fide legend like Elvis or Frank Sinatra. You’ll also pass through places of interest including the Old Las Palmas neighbourhood and the Uptown Design District, and there’ll be stops for snacks and refreshments at two local hangouts as well.
So who do you think this tour is best for?
In a nutshell, anyone wanting to explore Palm Springs, who loves a bit of history, architecture and Hollywood glamour, and has the spare cash to pay more than you would for a standard bus tour. Families, couples and even solo travellers will have a blast, although with one of the stop-offs including a speakeasy for champagne, some adults may not consider it child-friendly. For those concerned about tired legs, the vast majority of the tour will take place aboard your golf cart.
What’s the cost?
Pricing for the tour starts at $189 per person, with space limited to 6 people.
You can book a Palm Springs golf cart tour at GetYourGuide