Palm Springs and Joshua Tree Self-Guided Driving Audio Tours
Overview
Embark on an enchanting journey through Joshua Tree & Palm Springs with this pair of self-guided driving tours. Cruise through the open desert in Joshua Tree National Park, where you’ll discover imposing boulder formations, mystical Joshua trees, a history full of miners and bandits, and so much more! And head to Palm Springs to experience the world of yesteryear’s movie stars. Check out houses that once belonged to Elvis, Liberace, Frank Sinatra, and more as you hear about the wild and wonderful history of this glittering city.
Important Note: Palm Springs has many historic celebrity homes, but most are hidden behind walls or fences.
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. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, as many times as you want.
What's Included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Palm Springs Visitor Center (pass by)
Liberace House (pass by)
Kaufmann House (pass by)
The Movie Colony
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Robolights
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Walk of the Stars Palm Springs
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Coachella Valley
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palm Springs International Airport
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Desert Memorial Park
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Willis Palm Trailhead
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pushwalla Palms Trailhead
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve (pass by)
Forever Marilyn
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
1326 N Rose Ave (pass by)
Frey House II (pass by)
Palm Canyon Trail
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Andreas Canyon Trailhead
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Moorten Botanical Garden
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (pass by)
Pioneertown (pass by)
Joshua Tree Visitor Center (pass by)
Joshua Tree
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Samuelsons Rock
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Willow Hole
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hemingway Buttress
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hidden Valley Nature Trail Trailhead (pass by)
Intersection Rock (pass by)
Cap Rock Trail (pass by)
Lost Horse Valley (pass by)
Queen Valley Road (pass by)
Skull Rock (pass by)
Sky's The Limit Observatory and Nature Center (pass by)
Oasis Ranger Station (pass by)
General Patton Memorial Museum (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important Note: While Palm Springs is home to many historic celebrity homes, most are hidden behind walls or fences.
- Plan ahead: This preserve uses seasonal hours. They generally offer full access from November to April, but switch to a restricted, often weekend-only schedule from May to October for heat safety. Please confirm today’s hours before you arrive.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
- For walking portions, we recommend using headphones or earbuds for clearer audio and to avoid disturbing others nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-259648P5
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