Palm Springs Modernism Bike Tour
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389 Ratings
Palm Springs

Embark on a 2.5 to 3 hour bike tour of architecturally and historically significant residential neighborhoods in Palm Springs. Explore Deepwell Estates, Twin Palms, and Indian Canyons while learning about specific homes and architects. No athletic ability required!

Duration: 3 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • South Palm Canyon Drive - We’ll visit three distinctive and historic neighborhoods in south Palm Springs: Deepwell Estates, Twin Palms, and Indian Canyons.
  • Deepwell Estates - Home to many luxury midcentury houses built starting in 1950.
  • East Twin Palms Drive - Twin Palms Estates is a historic neighborhood built by the Alexander…
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What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Guidance from an expert tour guide
  • Enjoy perfect weather
What's Not Included
  • Bikes are NOT INCLUDED in the tour price. Please rent from Big Wheel Tours, or you are welcome to bring your own bikes if you have access to some.
  • Bring sunscreen! We have 500 days of sun a year!
  • Bring extra water! It’s the desert – you’ll be glad you did!
  • Tour Guide gratuity is completely optional, of course! (cash or Venmo or margaritas, lol)
Additional Information

This intimate 3-hour cycling tour takes participants through three architecturally and historically significant neighborhoods in South Palm Springs. With quiet streets, flat terrain, constant sunshine, and minimal traffic, this ride is perfect for both beginners and experienced cyclists. (Rest assured, this is not a strenuous tour!)
Participants will…

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Location
Big Wheel Tours-Palm Springs
South Palm Canyon Drive
Tour start location will be Big Wheel Tours where you'll rent your bikes, if you're not bringing your own. (Please don't go to the Palm Desert location!) Free off-street parking is available behind the shop. We can wait 10 minutes for late arriving guests.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Roving421662
Apr 7, 2026
Fun day in Palm Springs - My husband and I throughly enjoyed our Architecture and history bike tour. Our guide gave us lots of interesting information and made it a very fun day.
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Jacobd573
Apr 1, 2026
Best way to experience the unique architectural history of Palm Springs. - This was such a great experience! The tour takes you through three distinct neighbourhoods and provides a broad range of architectural delights! Brennan does a fabulous job in not only explaining the architectural concepts, but also the history of the designers and builders, as well as the city and of its very interesting residents, ranging from the earliest settlers to current icons. I was initially concerned because I am not super used to biking, but the terrain is flat and Brennan definitely knows how to pace thigs to make everyone comfortable.
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540kylem
Mar 31, 2026
5 Star Mid Century Modern Tour! - My boyfriend and I came to Palm Springs on a vacation and decided to book this tour as a way to see the city. Brennan exceeded our expectations! He provided such a fun and engaging tour of the homes. If you’re looking for an exciting thing to do while in Palm Springs, this is it!
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Scottyl779
Mar 31, 2026
A journey thru mid century architecture 🏡 - Awesome bike ride thru the different eras of the local palm springs neighborhoods.
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Sue_w
Mar 31, 2026
A Fantastic Palm Springs Tour Experience - Brennan was incredibly knowledgeable and so much fun to spend time with. He shared wonderful stories about the area and kept us entertained the entire tour. We loved seeing the interesting homes and really appreciated all the historical tidbits he brought to life. It was such an enjoyable and memorable experience.
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D3513ncsuzannem
Mar 29, 2026
Yes on this one! - This tour is well worth doing! Brennan is friendly, and enthusiastic about sharing his wealth of knowledge in a fun way about the history and homes of 3 notable Palm Springs neighborhoods. He also carries a large iPad and when you’re standing in front of one of the private-by-design historic homes, wondering what they look like inside…voila! Brennan pulls up photos for all to view. The tour moves at a good pace, leaving you with plenty of time to view homes, and keeping you engaged in the history portion. Great tour!
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B9484egstevena
Mar 27, 2026
Highly recommend Modern and More! - OMG!! I highly recommend this bike tour of homes. Brennan is so knowledgeable about the history of Palm Springs and the homes that have been built there since the early 1950s. There were five of us and we loved the experience.
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Lowry_g
Mar 25, 2026
Fab way to see cool architecture and beautiful gardens! - Brennan was easy to love right out of the gate with his warm, funny personality and awesome knowledge of the architecture, pop culture history, and extensive information about the Palm Springs area. My husband, 14 yo daughter, and I all loved this tour, and will absolutely do it again when we’re back in town (which sounds like it’ll be next spring already to hear my husband talk about how he wants to bring his friends here!) Additionally, the ride was very easy and Brennan did a great job of stopping half way through for coffee, as well as frequently throughout (and in the shade!) to talk about notable homes, which made it completely manageable - even in the high 90s dry desert heat! I cannot say enough good things! You will highly enjoy this tour!
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Blondiebytes
Mar 20, 2026
Palm Springs Architecture Tour - Chill bike ride with great history about Palm Springs and the architecture here. Beautiful homes and a fun surprise at the end! Brennan is super knowledgeable and a wealth of information while still being super entertaining! Helped us avoid the heat on a super hot day.
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Tessw341
Mar 17, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - One of the best Airbnb experiences I’ve had in a while! Brennan is so knowledgeable about the history of Palm Springs and so passionate about architecture. It’s a great way to see the city and learn fun facts about Palm Springs.
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up to 4 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).