Palm Springs Modernism Bike Tour

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…
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…

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.

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T5247gxangieg
Dec 10, 2024
Passionate Guide and Personalized Tour—A Must-Do in Palm Springs! - We had such a wonderful experience with Modern & More Bike Tours in Palm Springs! Brennan brought so much energy and passion to the tour—it’s clear he absolutely loves what he does. He shared fascinating stories and details about the area’s architecture, history, and culture, making every stop along the way engaging and memorable. One of the highlights for us was the small group size. It gave the tour a personal touch and made it easy to ask questions and interact with Brennan. The route was well thought out, showcasing some truly stunning sights while keeping the ride comfortable and enjoyable. This is hands-down one of the best ways to see Palm Springs, and I highly recommend booking a tour with Brennan. His enthusiasm and expertise made all the difference!
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Briangc6693bo
Dec 8, 2024
Modern and More Bike Tour - We had an amazing time with Modern and More Bike Tours! Brennan was fun, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable—especially about mid-century modern architecture, which made this tour great for enthusiasts like us. The stops were perfectly curated, and Brennan’s storytelling brought the history and culture of Palm Springs to life. He also made sure everyone was comfortable and safe throughout the ride. If you love mid-century modern design or just want a fun, informative way to explore Palm Springs, this tour is a must.
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Z4709qlelizabethk
Dec 7, 2024
Best Architecture Bike Tour in Palm Springs! - Brennan was fantastic. We had a private tour. Brennan provided a complete history of the architecture of Palm Springs, with interesting tidbits and the Hollywood influence. So cool to see how the architecture changed from the 50's to the 60's, and 70's/80's. Felt like stepping back in time, but also so relevant to today's trends. Love love loved the tour! Also shout out to Big Wheel Tours Bike Rental, the bikes were so comfy.
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Beltwaygal
Nov 27, 2024
DON’T THINK TWICE. YOU WILL LOVE IT! - This is the one you want! Brennan is an intelligent, passionate, and charming guide who seems to have found his true calling as a bicycle ambassador for Palm Springs. Even if you have one or two weirdos in your group who aren’t totally obsessed with modern architecture, fear not. This tour puts everything into context—touching on history, geography, world events, and plenty of celebrity gossip, in addition to giving a sense of how people live and play in Palm Springs today. You get to be active (but not too active), see plenty of eye candy (architecture, landscaping, and natural scenery), and learn a lot in the process. We had fun and left with a much better understanding of Palm Springs.
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Keithhl9362nb
Nov 27, 2024
A one-stop-shop for Palm Springs architectural and general history and culture! - Brennan is a wonderful guide, a wealth of local PS knowledge, history, and culture. He places you at ease and converses in an a casual yet articulate manner. Highly recommend!
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Iliveformarch
Nov 26, 2024
Beautiful architectural and historic bike ride - Brendan was amazing! We had such a wonderful leisurely easy ride through several classic PS neighborhoods. He offered such important historical context - for each home, each neighborhood, and Palm Springs as a whole - it’s like “Palm Springs, Explained”. Big Wheels - the bike shop host - was very helpful in setting up the rental too.
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Pamela_f
Nov 23, 2024
Best tour ever! - One of the best tours I have taken. So much fun and informative. Brennan’s passion about the area and the preservation of the architecture and the history made the tour so person. If you do one tour this is it!!
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Discover44440166284
Nov 17, 2024
Great tour, great value - Brennan is the best! I highly recommend this tour. It’s so much fun biking around the neighborhoods and learning a lot about the architecture and history of Palm Springs. Brennan is knowledgeable and super fun. We loved it,
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Hayyod
Nov 11, 2024
Great - Brennon was very knowledgeable , we had a great tour ! Learned a lot. My husband had a flat tire and it was fixed immediately !
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Barbh182
Nov 11, 2024
Fabulous bike tour - What a great experience we had! 7 friends and the best guide ever - Brennan! It’s a great tour and anyone can do it! Brennan is so knowledgeable and threw a few nice surprises in! Thanks Brennan for expanding our love of MCM!
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