A woman standing in front of a large Marilyn Monroe statue with palm trees and mountains in the background on a sunny day.
Three cookies with pecans on a black plate, a cup of espresso in a white cup and saucer on a woven placemat.
A man with a beard and a gray cap is smiling behind a wooden cart filled with various cheeses, grapes, and other fruits, inside a grocery store.

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The Downtown Tour

A 3+ hour small group guided walking and gourmet tasting tour through the heart of Palm Springs

Join us on a relaxing gastronomic journey through our historic, charming village. En route, we’ll enjoy four carefully curated, generous sit-down tasting experiences and one stand up experience. Here’s an example of our Downtown tour:

Our first stop is a hidden gem: an artful cafe with gorgeous hand-painted walls done in the happiest of colors. We’ll have a brunch item with a selection of their Vittoria coffees and other drinks. The commitment and intention at this cafe is clear. They care deeply about what they’re doing and it shows in all respects. The super talented chef is one of Palm Springs’ rising stars, with a Michelin recommendation.

Stop number two is a small gourmet market where we’ll enjoy artisan charcuterie and cheese boards along with generous pours of wine. There will be time to shop, with a special store discount for our group. Check out their beautifully packaged products to enjoy here or bring home to family and friends.

We’ll then explore downtown Palm Springs, hearing the remarkable backstories about the colorful cast of characters who chose to live in this remote desert oasis. Our unique history includes the indigenous Agua Caliente people, the pioneers, including the strong women who led the village, the celebrities who escaped from Hollywood to relax here and the architects who created our stunning Desert Modern architecture & design, uniquely adapted to this dramatic landscape and dry, sunny climate.

At the midpoint of the tour, our venue will be a newish, upscale Baja-inspired restaurant. with an airy and sophisticated late mid-century vibe. Helmed by a Michelin recommended chef, the food is a delicious counterbalance to the minimalist design, with rustic handmade tortillas and richly layered, flavorful sauces. We’ll sample our choice of their carefully crafted tacos (pro tip: the fish taco is ahhhh-mazing!).

We’ll then pop into a family-owned candy maker to sample and learn about their pure and simple, but not easy process in making small batches of scrumptious candy (the secret: use only five ingredients of the highest quality). You’ll have an opportunity to shop, with an exclusive discount.

Our tour will finish at a restaurant described by its owners as the “moody sister” to their other Michelin recommended restaurant. The design is sophisticated and the food is every bit as good as its better-known sister’s. The menu offers elevated Latin and Jalisco-style Mexican cuisine. We’ll sample their flights of vividly-hued craft margaritas, followed by beautifully presented dessert selections. Instagram worthy? Absolutely!

Four colorful cocktails with garnishes on a wooden board.

As our tour comes to an end, we’ll share recommendations for some of our favorite local restaurants and bars, along with other activities, and then bid our farewells, having met as strangers and parting as friends. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy all that Palm Springs has to offer. Maybe swim, lounge by the pool, shop or hike in our mountains? Enjoy!

Display of mannequins dressed in colorful summer outfits inside a shop with large windows and hanging round lights.

You can ask yourself: is there a better way to make new friends than by breaking bread and sharing wine together? We don’t think so!

Cheers and bon appetit!

Interior wall with various framed artworks, including abstract and illustrative pieces, with a yellow floral painted ceiling and a yellow diamond-patterned wall edge.
Outdoor scene with large red sculpture spelling 'LOVE' with a heart symbol in place of the letter 'O'. Palm trees and a modern building with glass windows and balconies are in the background. A group of people are gathered near the sculpture, and a red umbrella is visible on the left.
A woman with dark hair holding a tray with a bottle of Coke and a glass, standing inside a modern decorated room with framed artwork on the walls.
A woman in a patterned swimsuit smiling and posing in a swimming pool, with a man holding her from behind underwater. In the background, people are sitting and standing outside a building.
Exterior view of the Palm Springs Art Museum with stairs leading up to the entrance, desert mountains in the background, and people sitting and walking near the stairs.