Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour

Experience Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and Addicted to Americana author, Charles Phoenix! With his unbridled enthusiasm and keen expertise, Charles leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus highlighting exterior views of spectacular midcentury Modern estates and homes, commercial and civic buildings, retro neighborhoods and other treasures that have made Palm Springs world famous.

Charles shares the glories and stories of legendary landmark homes and hotels in all the historic neighborhoods, including Vista Las Palmas, Movie Colony, Twin Palms and more. Marvel at Elvis’ “House of Tomorrow” hideaway and the famed “Twin Palms” estate of Frank Sinatra. He also dishes on his favorite local restaurants, resorts, bars, boutiques, and other not to be missed local attractions in Palm Springs.

Charles Phoenix is an entertainer, author, tour guide, and food crafter. His live retro slide show performances, “field trip” tours, “test kitchen” creations, coffee table books and social media celebrate classic and kitschy American life and style, past and present.

$160

Things to Know
Bus tours depart promptly.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the tour departure time to exchange your E-ticket for a Boarding Pass at the Bus Check-in Desk.
Check-in CLOSES 10 minutes before departure.
If you have not obtained a Boarding Pass, your seat will be sold to a stand-by guest.
Latecomers cannot be accommodated.
Seating: Tickets are for the upper deck only.
Hats, sunscreen, and bottled water are highly recommended.
Wheelchair accessible for lower deck only. If you are boarding a wheelchair, please provide 24 hours notice to [email protected]
Prohibited: Alcoholic beverages, smoking, vaping, food, glass containers, and pets. (Service animals with prior notification please)
This event is EXTERIOR VIEWS ONLY.
This tour is for ages 13 and older.
Free parking is available on the street and nearby public parking garages. During busy times, please allow extra time for parking.
Comfort Stop: Yes.
The organizer of this tour is Modernism Week.  

Event Check-in Location
Bus Depot
101 Museum Dr at Museum Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Photo Credits: Charles Phoenix