Downtown Los Angeles Bike Tour

5.0 (80 reviews) Los Angeles, USA
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Starting and ending at Grand Central Market, our Downtown LA E-Bike Tour covers all of Downtown and gets you back in time for lunch. Downtown is the birthplace of Los Angeles and essential to understanding the rest of the city — on this ride, you'll stop at the classic theaters of Broadway, Crypto.com Arena (home of the Lakers), Little Tokyo, City Hall, The Broad Museum, and Walt Disney Concert Hall, among other highlights.

You won't see this much of Downtown on a bus or walking tour, Handlebar Bike Tours takes you where cars can't go. Being on a bike means we can stop for photos and a closer look. Your guide narrates the neighborhood's history, film locations, architecture, local policy, events, and lore as you ride.

This e-bike tour is designed for casual riders, with much of the route in dedicated bike lanes. We take an off-bike break in a historic neighborhood, browse shops, or grab a cold drink.

If you only have a few hours to experience Downtown LA, this is the tour for you.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Use of bicycle
  • Use of helmet
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Angels Flight Railway
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Just across the street from our meeting place, this 1901 funicular book ends the Historic Core and More Tour, we start at the base, and finish the tour at the top. Your guide will explain the history and how to ride this icon of DTLA.
  2. Grand Central Market
    5m
    Our home base is DTLA's most popular destination, filled with over 40 food and beverage vendors. It is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast or lunch pre/post tour.
  3. Bradbury Building
    5m
    Built in 1893 this beautiful Victorian Era building is best known for its filming, The Artist, 500 Days of Summer and Bladerunner were all filmed here. We park the bikes and go inside to admire the iron work and birdcage elevator! You won't get that opportunity on a bus tour.
  4. Crypto.com Arena
    10m
    We'll visit Crypto Arena, home of the LA Lakers, Sparks, and LA Kings. Located right next door to LA Live Sports and Entertainment Complex it is where LA comes to watch professional sports, and also home to the Grammy Museum. Star Plaza features larger than life bronze statues of stars like Kobe, Magic and Shaq among others. Right next door LA's Graffiti Towers at Ocean Wide Plaza are viewable for the near future.
  5. City Hall
    5m
    Seat of City government and a popular filming location you'll recognize it from TV and film. Plus it is right next store to the courthouse where OJ Simpson's trial of the century took place among others.
  6. The Last Bookstore
    Pass by
    California's largest book store with book sculpture inside it anchors the Historic Core neighborhood, once home to the west coast's banking industry, now these stately former banks are being converted into unique lofts.
  7. Calle Olvera
    15m
    The founding site of Los Angeles, with many of it's buildings dating to the early 1800's. We take a break here for an opportunity to pick up some souvenirs in the market place, or enjoy and Aguas Frescas.
  8. Union Station
    5m
    Walk through this fully restored, gorgeous, 1939 classic train station. Catch the Pacific Surfliner for a day trip to Santa Barbara or San Diego, local lines to Hollywood and Pasadena plus the bus plaza, your guide will explain it all.
  9. Walt Disney Concert Hall
    5m
    Frank Gehry's masterpiece concert hall, your guide will describe the building quirks, secrets and current uses of this magnificent performing arts venue.
  10. Gloria Molina Grand Park
    15m
    LA's green space and event destination, we ride the length of the park, while narrating park events and surrounding municipal buildings.
  11. Los Angeles Theatre
    3m
    One of several vintage theaters of Broadway, this is where stars like Charlie Chaplin came to open a picture during the heyday of Hollywood. Now they're being used for filming, special events, or being converted to retail palaces.
  12. The Broad
    5m
    Who is Eli Broad and what is everyone waiting for in that perpetual line out front? One of two free art museums on Grand Avenue, the center for LA's icons of Arts and Culture.
  13. 5m
    Hear the macabre history of LA's haunted hotel that has garnered not one, but two, Netflix true crime documentaries.
  14. Spring Street Federal Courthouse
    10m
    Part of the Civic Center neighborhood, we'll ride by icons of film and history like City Hall, LAPD Headquarters and the criminal courthouse.
  15. Handlebar Bike Tours
    5m
    Our home base is the perfect place for pre/post ride meal and our guides are going to give you the tips and tricks to navigate the busy Grand Central Market.
  16. Gloria Molina Grand Park
    15m · Admission ticket included
    LA's central green space where we do our celebrating, New years Eve, fourth of July Etc. We'll ride through the park, on car free foot paths.
  17. Los Angeles Theatre Center
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Vintage theaters of Broadway built for the Vaudeville era and repurposed as movie palaces for the heyday of Hollywood.
  18. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Anchor to the Music center and home of the L.A. Opera. Learn who Dorothy was, and her impact on the performing Arts in Los Angeles. Former home of the Oscars for 29 years.
  19. Los Angeles Convention Center
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    Part of Crypto Arena and L.A. Live sports and entertainment complex. If you're in town visiting one of the United States largest convention centers definitely take a ride with Handlebar Bike Tours and get the lay of the land in DTLA.
  20. The Museum of Contemporary Art
    2m
    Part of Grand Avenue Arts and Entertainment center, it is one of two free museums located across from one another, and within walking distance of Angel's Flight and Grand Central Market. You will hear about the founding, and how to access this wonderful public resource possible to visit after the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look for our sidewalk signage at the Hill St. entrance to Grand Central Market.

End point

Look for our sidewalk signage at the Hill St. entrance to Grand Central Market.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code is smart casual/flexible garments
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Minimum age is 8 years old

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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