welcome to hollywood’s desert playground

"Since the 1920s, Palm Springs has been Hollywood's desert playground for celebrities to relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of showbiz. The legendary "Two-Hour Rule" of Hollywood studios put Palm Springs on the map as a perfect getaway. Actors under contract had to be available within two-hours from the studio just in case last minute film/photo shoots had to occur. Several celebrities stayed and purchased hideaway homes in Palm Springs, such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., George Hamilton, Bob Hope, Albert Einstein Bing Crosby, Kirk Douglas, Cary Grant, and Jack Benny.

Several ladies were frequent visitors including Marilyn Monroe, Dinah Shore, Kitty Carlisle, Lily Tomlin, Elizabeth Taylor and Susan Sommers. Famous couples did rendezvous in Palm Springs including Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, Steve Lawrence and Edye Gorme, Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardner, Lucy and Desi, Elvis and Priscilla, David O. Selznick and Jennifer Jones, President Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower, President Ronald and Nancy Reagan, and Walter and Lee Annenberg and several others.

A new generation of Hollywood A-listers has succumbed to the lure of the desert and the relaxing privacy it offers. Palm Springs is being rediscovered by today's Hollywood stars, especially during the Palm Springs International Film Festival held annually in January.  Founded by then-mayor Sonny Bono, the star-studded events attracts celebrities such as Clint Eastwood, John Travolta, Ron Howard, Halle Barry, Leonard DiCaprio, Anne Hathaway, Dakota Fanning and many more."

Source: www.VisitPalmSprings.com

Venture through Hollywood's playground where we take you back in time to the Golden era of the stars.

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  • Old hollywood glamour

    ★★★★★

    What a fun tour!! Dave was so knowledgeable about Hollywood Stars and the history, architecture, culture, interconnections we walked away with a list of movie to watch or rewatch and a deeper understanding of the era and certainly an appreciation for how these neighborhoods grew! Dave has an in depth knowledge of the psychology of the times as well as very versed on the apt ifucs of architectural styles! Our group truly enjoyed his awesome story telling!! In fact, per his suggestion we went straight to the Museum to see the Frey exhibit after the tour!!

  • A must tour

    ★★★★★

    Had a very enjoyable, interesting and educational tour with Dave. Saw the homes and stories of the Stars that made Palm Springs their home! Dave had lots of great stories and trivia about the Stars and was able to explain a lot about the history of Palm Springs and the unique architecture of the area. Really enjoyed this!!

  • Exceptional palm springs celebrity home tour

    ★★★★★

    DAVE BALL delivered!! Our celebrity tour of homes was fabulous! Personalized, exceeded expectations, and Dave is so knowledgeable and friendly! Would totally recommend this fun and informative tour!

  • palm springs celebrity and history tour

    ★★★★★

    Philip was a fantastic guide: Extremely knowledgeable and with great enthusiasm. We (my husband and I) were amazed and delighted by the incredible stories he knew about the history of Palm Springs. I highly recommend the tour and Philip.

  • Enjoyable tour

    ★★★★★

    We enjoyed Rick’s tour so much today. He was so knowledgeable although we definitely were not. We will definitely recommend your celebrity tour group to my friends and family who might visit Palm Springs, CA in the future. Thank you!!

  • Memorable experience

    ★★★★★

    My wife and I toured with Rick. After booking with Celia and discussing the tour everything was seamless. Rick arrived at our location early and was focused in on determining our preferences. He not only met but exceeded all expectations. Rick was both entertaining and informative. Rick's passion for his job was obvious and really appreciated. The time flew by and retrospectively was probably the highlight of the trip. I can't say enough good things about both Rick and the overall experience. Needless to say I highly recommend Palm Springs Celebrity Tours. Thank you once again, Rick for a truly memorable experience.

  • An enlightening and very fun tour for everyone

    ★★★★★

    This tour was fabulous, a must do when here in the Palm Springs area, whether just visiting or you live here. Tim, our guide, shared all kinds of detailed information about the people as well as the architecture of the stars’ homes we visited. He was very knowledgeable and also engaged us in a fun trivia game throughout the tour. If you are a Sinatra era fan or an old TV show and movie buff or just want to learn the history of Palm Springs, I highly recommend this tour. Thank you, Tim and Celia, for a job very well done!!

  • phillip at celebrity tours is fantastic

    ★★★★★

    We had an absolutely fabulous tour with Phillip. He was very engaging with a great sense of humor. His knowledge of celebrities, architecture, and history of Palm Springs, Hollywood, movies, and television made for an informative and enjoyable experience.

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