No other DTLA tour covers this much in under 3 hours. Tours are round trip from the iconic Grand Central Market and feature the highlights of Downtown L.A. We narrate the history of Los Angeles as we ride to Crypto Arena, Grand Park, Broadway’s classic theaters, The Broad and MOCA Art Museums, Bradbury Building, Music Center, Disney Concert Hall, Union Station, and City Hall. We take a break at Olvera Street, with time to wander L.A.’s oldest neighborhood. This tour visits the top 10 tourist destinations, and hidden gems, of DTLA. Our guides focus on history and cultural narration, with a little true crime and movie industry lore on an easy, 2.5 hour bike ride. Handlebar Bike Tours, in busin...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
312 S Hill St
Look for our sidewalk signage at the Hill St. entrance to Grand Central Market.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Dress code is smart casual/flexible garments
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A maximum of 8 people per booking
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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No other DTLA tour covers this much in under 3 hours. Tours are round trip from the iconic Grand Central Market and feature the highlights of Downtown L.A. We narrate the history of Los Angeles as we ride to Crypto Arena, Grand Park, Broadway’s classic theaters, The Broad and MOCA Art Museums, Bradbury Building, Music Center, Disney Concert Hall, Union Station, and City Hall. We take a break at Olvera Street, with time to wander L.A.’s oldest neighborhood. This tour visits the top 10 tourist destinations, and hidden gems, of DTLA. Our guides focus on history and cultural narration, with a little true crime and movie industry lore on an easy, 2.5 hour bike ride. Handlebar Bike Tours, in busin...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
312 S Hill St
Look for our sidewalk signage at the Hill St. entrance to Grand Central Market.
Return
Itinerary
1
Angels Flight Railway
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.
5 minutes
2
Grand Central Market
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.
5 minutes
3
Bradbury Building
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.
5 minutes
4
Crypto.com Arena
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.
10 minutes
5
City Hall
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.
5 minutes
6
The Last Bookstore
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
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.
15 minutes
8
Union Station
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.
5 minutes
9
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Frank Gehry's masterpiece concert hall, your guide will describe the building quirks, secrets and current uses of this magnificent performing arts venue.
5 minutes
10
Gloria Molina Grand Park
LA's green space and event destination, we ride the length of the park, while narrating park events and surrounding municipal buildings.
15 minutes
11
Los Angeles Theatre
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.
3 minutes
12
The Broad
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.
5 minutes
13
Cecil hotel
Hear the macabre history of LA's haunted hotel that has garnered not one, but two, Netflix true crime documentaries.
5 minutes
14
Spring Street Federal Courthouse
Part of the Civic Center neighborhood, we'll ride by icons of film and history like City Hall, LAPD Headquarters and the criminal courthouse.
10 minutes
15
Handlebar Bike Tours
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.
5 minutes
16
Gloria Molina Grand Park
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.
15 minutes
17
Los Angeles Theatre Center
Vintage theaters of Broadway built for the Vaudeville era and repurposed as movie palaces for the heyday of Hollywood.
15 minutes
18
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
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.
5 minutes
19
Los Angeles Convention Center
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.
2 minutes
20
The Museum of Contemporary Art
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.
