Private Tour
Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
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Soak up some sun with this 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. Visit architectural marvels left behind by these eccentric stars, like the opulent Liberace House. Stop outside the gates of Frank Sinatra’s old estate and hear some wild tales about Ol’ Blue Eyes’ 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.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
NOTE: Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please do not violate anyone’s privacy during your tour.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We’re driving through the Movie Colony, the neighborhood where many of Hollywood’s darlings moved in the 1900s. Frank Sinatra had a home here. Dinah Shore. Cary Grant. David O. Selznick. Jack Benny. Tony Curtis. They all lived here. The neighborhood owes much of its allure to El Mirador Hotel, which opened in 1928. It had an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, stables, and a bell tower that became a Palm Springs landmark. In the early days of Hollywood, movie stars would flock to that hotel for a bit of peace and quiet out here in the desert. And once they came here, many didn’t want to leave! So they contracted famous architects like Richard Neutra, Albert Frey, and Donald Wexler to build them permanent houses here.
In just a moment, we’ll have the option to take a detour to see the Kaufmann and Liberace Houses, two of Palm Springs’ most famous homes. The detour takes about five minutes, and I’d recommend it if you’re not in a rush. To visit the houses, turn right onto West Vista Chino ahead. Otherwise, continue straight to skip the detour. ⚠️ NOTE: Star Homes may be obscured or partially hidden by gates, shrubs, or private roads. Please do not violate anyone’s privacy during your tour.
What‘s Included
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Reviews
204 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Off-the-Beaten Path
Corrine B,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Fun driving in off-the-beaten path areas we would not have found on our own. Skip Sinatra’s grave, way out of town and simply a plaque in the ground!
Easy, fun way to tour
M4382GFdianes,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This a a great way to tour. Super easy. Easy to stop and start again the next day. Do at your own pace and schedule. Highly recommend.
Excellent audio tour!
janelE9259ZP,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent audio tour with very clear directions and plenty of interesting stories about all the celebrities who have lived in Palm Springs. Well worth the cost and time!
Easy to follow and very informative
outnumberedSussex,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this self-guided tour around lovely Palm Springs. It was easy to follow and very informative. We got to see lots of beautiful houses and architecture, which was exactly what we wanted.
We thought this tour was...
Anna B,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We thought this tour was great! Well planned out, easy to follow route. Information at each site was interesting and about the right length.
Great for a solo trip!
Mia V,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a little time to kill on a work trip. This was a fantastic way to see Palm Springs! Loves the way the map worked and the narration. I learned a ton!
A great tour and city overview!
Camper08595728665,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fabulous tour! It was well paced with clear and easy driving instructions as well as an easy to listen to voice. In addition to the “homes of the stars” (ie: Elvis, Marilyn, Frank, JFK, Liberace, etc.) there points of interest and hiking options you could incorporate or do later. I highly recommend Action in Motion and intend to use it again when we travel.
Not what you think it is…
David W,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We thought we were buying a self-guided audio tour of cool architecture sites in Palm Springs. This had us turning into the cemetery to see Frank Sinatra’s grave and telling us about the Coachella music festival…go to the Palm Springs visitor center and ask for the map of architectural coolness.
Great value for tour
Robert F,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed traveling at our own pace in car. Very educational and clear directions. Would easily sign up for a self guided tour again
Not great
John W,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The app didnt really capture our physical location so it didnt work as planned. I ended up finding the addresses on my own navigation.
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