Historic Core and More Downtown Los Angeles Bike Tour
Overview
Your bike tour begins at the iconic Grand Central Market and features the historic highlights of Downtown Los Angeles. We narrate the different eras of Los Angeles as we guide you through Grand Park, to Broadway’s classic theaters, The Broad and MOCA Art Museums, Bradbury Building, Music Center, Disney Concert Hall, Union Station, and City Hall. We break at Olvera Street, with time to wander L.A.’s oldest neighborhood and marketplace. This tour is for visitors looking to see top 10 tourist destinations, and hidden gems, of DTLA. This tour focuses on history and cultural sites, on an easy, 2.5 hour bike ride. We'll be back at Grand Central Market in time for lunch. This ride is designed for casual bike riders, with much of the tour taking place in bike lanes.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Union Station, 800 N Alameda St Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2177
Walk through this fully restored 1939 classic train station.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Chinatown, N Broadway at North Hill St Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Stop in Central plaza, then ride through Chinatown's main drag viewing shops, butchers and shopping plazas.
Stop At: City Hall, 200 N. Spring St. between First and Temple, Los Angeles, CA 90012-4801
Seat of City government and a popular filming location.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Olvera Street, Main and Alameda streets 125 Paseo de la Plaza 90012, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The founding site of Los Angeles. The Tours breaks here for guests to explore on their own.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave Inglewood Can Day Has Was Year Day Was, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3034
Frank Gehry's masterpiece concert hall.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Grand Central Market, 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1222
Our home base filled with over 40 food and beverage vendors.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gloria Molina Grand Park, 227 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3201
LA's green space and event destination, we ride the length of the park.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Broad, 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3020
Who is Eli Broad and what is everyone waiting for in that perpetual line out front? We'll tell you.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Handlebar Bike Tours, 308 S Hill St Hill Street Entrance To Grand Central Market, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1109
Our home base is the perfect place for pre/port ride meal.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Los Angeles Theatre, 615 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014-1803
One of several vintage theaters of Broadway.
Duration: 3 minutes
Pass By: The Last Bookstore, 453 S Spring St _ Ground Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013
California's largest book store with book sculpture inside.
Pass By: Cecil hotel, 640 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Hear the macabre history of this abandoned hotel.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Union Station, 800 N Alameda St Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2177
Walk through this fully restored 1939 classic train station.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Chinatown, N Broadway at North Hill St Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Stop in Central plaza, then ride through Chinatown's main drag viewing shops, butchers and shopping plazas.
Stop At: City Hall, 200 N. Spring St. between First and Temple, Los Angeles, CA 90012-4801
Seat of City government and a popular filming location.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Olvera Street, Main and Alameda streets 125 Paseo de la Plaza 90012, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The founding site of Los Angeles. The Tours breaks here for guests to explore on their own.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave Inglewood Can Day Has Was Year Day Was, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3034
Frank Gehry's masterpiece concert hall.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Grand Central Market, 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1222
Our home base filled with over 40 food and beverage vendors.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gloria Molina Grand Park, 227 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3201
LA's green space and event destination, we ride the length of the park.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Broad, 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3020
Who is Eli Broad and what is everyone waiting for in that perpetual line out front? We'll tell you.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Handlebar Bike Tours, 308 S Hill St Hill Street Entrance To Grand Central Market, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1109
Our home base is the perfect place for pre/port ride meal.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Los Angeles Theatre, 615 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014-1803
One of several vintage theaters of Broadway.
Duration: 3 minutes
Pass By: The Last Bookstore, 453 S Spring St _ Ground Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013
California's largest book store with book sculpture inside.
Pass By: Cecil hotel, 640 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Hear the macabre history of this abandoned hotel.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Dress code is smart casual/flexible garments
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Handlebar Bike Tours take place outside, with contactless reservations/digital waivers and sanitized bikes and helmets. Much safer than a tour bus, your own bike comes with alcohol wipes only you have access to throughout the tour. Guides are amplified, so no need to shout and spread droplets.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Ladybugtraveler8
April 2019
We took this tour on our first day in L.A. and so glad we did because we went back to many of the places the guide recommended during our week stay in LA. We came straight from the airport before we could check in to our hotel, and Handlebar Bike Tours had a locked space for us to leave luggage. ...
We took this tour on our first day in L.A. and so glad we did because we went back to many of the places the guide recommended during our week stay in LA. We came straight from the airport before we could check in to our hotel, and Handlebar Bike Tours had a locked space for us to leave luggage. They are actually located in the parking garage at Grand Central Market, but they meet you on the street as the tour starts there, and there are many things to see right from the start. We were the only ones on the morning Historic Core tour, so we had a private tour ;) It was a nice, easy ride for a jet lagged couple with lots of info and nice bikes. We got back, had lunch, and then it was time to check in to our hotel. A perfect first day. We wanted to come back for the Arts District tour, but had to fly out unfortunately.picsoflilyblog
February 2019
I am a Los Angeles native and had already seen many of the points of interest on this tour. But, taking this delightful guided tour added so much to my knowledge of the city--besides the fact that I saw many spots I hadn't before. The bikes are fantastic, we're looking into buying a couple for o...
I am a Los Angeles native and had already seen many of the points of interest on this tour. But, taking this delightful guided tour added so much to my knowledge of the city--besides the fact that I saw many spots I hadn't before. The bikes are fantastic, we're looking into buying a couple for ourselves. Our guide, Jennifer, was super knowledgable and clearly a lover of the city. She was attentive, patient, and very in tune with our madcap group of seven. She paid attention to our personalities and our abilities and tailored the experience accordingly. I would highly recommend this tour to absolutely everyone, and we're getting ready to book another one that takes us through the arts district.maryeck
February 2019
This was THE BEST way to see downtown. The terrain is really flat so anyone that can ride a bike can do this. Jen (my tour guide) was knowledgeable and super nice. We went down Broadway observing some of the very cool architecture. Hit Olvera Street (which I remember from school trips in the 70s)...
This was THE BEST way to see downtown. The terrain is really flat so anyone that can ride a bike can do this. Jen (my tour guide) was knowledgeable and super nice. We went down Broadway observing some of the very cool architecture. Hit Olvera Street (which I remember from school trips in the 70s) and Chinatown. Just a great circuit which was so easy to see and experience by bike. I loved this trip.katherinemL8814DX
May 2022
Great tour guide! Very knowledgeable- interesting stories and info. Very safe and easy to follow, hear. Good bikes, easy to ride and adjust.
Great tour guide! Very knowledgeable- interesting stories and info. Very safe and easy to follow, hear. Good bikes, easy to ride and adjust.LiveinNorcross
January 2023
Excellent tour. Jen told us about the rich and sometimes quirky history of downtown LA. Very safe ride seeing all the best sites.
Excellent tour. Jen told us about the rich and sometimes quirky history of downtown LA. Very safe ride seeing all the best sites.Jacqueline_T
April 2022
Great fun. Very knowledgeable guide. Relaxing way to learn all about downtown. Too much distance to cover on foot.
Great fun. Very knowledgeable guide. Relaxing way to learn all about downtown. Too much distance to cover on foot.