Bus Tours


Modernism Week 2025

Modernism Week's Most Popular Attraction

Experience the Palm Springs' architectural masterpieces firsthand as presented by expert guides that provide insights into their history, development, and masters behind their designs. Architectural bus tours are one of Modernism Week's most popular and celebrated annual attractions attended by thousands of visitors from around the world from all walks of life and levels of expertise. Whether you're diving into desert Modernism for the first time or looking to expand your knowledge, Modernism Week's architectural bus tours are not to be missed!

Bus tours operate daily with departure times throughout the day. Tours sell out quickly so add a tour to your Modernism Week itinerary and purchase tickets today!

2025 Bus Tours Spotlight

All 2025 Bus Tours

  • Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour

    Modernism Week's signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

    Activity Date(s)Calendar
    Feb 13th - Feb 22nd
  • The Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour

    This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury Modern residential styles.

    Activity Date(s)Calendar
    Feb 13th - Feb 20th
  • Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour

    Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.

    Activity Date(s)Calendar
    Feb 13th - Feb 22nd
  • Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour

    Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.

    Activity Date(s)Calendar
    Feb 14th - Feb 23rd
  • Midcentury Top Ten Tour: Ten Architects Who Made Palm Springs Modern

    Join architectural guide Trevor O'Donnell for an in-depth exploration of the works of ten talented Modernists whose careers in the city's midcentury heyday left a legacy that's now famous worldwide.

    Activity Date(s)Calendar
    Feb 14th - Feb 22nd
  • Bella da Ball's Celebrity Homes Bus Tour

    Bella da Ball, Palm Springs' own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.

    Activity Date(s)Calendar
    Feb 14th - Feb 22nd
  • Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour

    The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

    Activity Date(s)Calendar
    Feb 14th - Feb 22nd
  • Private Tour Bus Excursion to Architectural Pottery Exhibition at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) in Pomona

    A day trip excursion to experience the exhibition Architectural Pottery: Ceramics for a Modern Landscape at AMOCA in Pomona; includes museum admission, private tour with curator Jo Lauria, and lunch.

    Activity Date(s)Calendar
    Feb 20th
  • Flashback 20 Years to Our First Premier Architectural Bus Tour

    Join us as we roll back our Premier Architectural Bus Tour price to

    Activity Date(s)Calendar
    Feb 23rd
  • Private Tour Bus Excursion to Sam Maloof Historic Home, Gallery, and Gardens in Alta Loma

    Escape for a day to tour the historic hand-made house, gardens, and studio of famed midcentury designer-craftsman Sam Maloof, including a catered courtyard picnic lunch and the new Garry Knox Bennet exhibition.

    Activity Date(s)Calendar
    Feb 23rd

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