Historic Core and More Downtown Los Angeles Bike Tour in Los Angeles booking from $72.00

Historic Core and More Downtown Los Angeles Bike Tour

Overview

Your bike tour begins at the iconic Grand Central Market and features the highlights of Downtown Los Angeles. We narrate the different eras of Los Angeles as we ride 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 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. We return to Grand Central Market in time for lunch. Taking our bike tour is the best way to see the many attractions of downtown, in a short period of time, without the hassle of parking and traffic. The bike ride is designed for casual bike riders, with much of the tour in bike lanes. If you want to see and learn a lot in a few hours this is the tour for you.

City: Los Angeles

Sat 21 Jun

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What's Included

Local guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Use of bicycle

Use of helmet

Additional Info

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
Minimum age is 12 years
Dress code is smart casual/flexible garments
A maximum of 8 people per booking

What To Expect

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (70)

butternut24

Mar 2025

The tour was a great introduction to the main sights in downtown LA. The guide was knowledgeable and patient with the group. Highly recommended.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thanks so much for the compliment, we designed this tour to do exactly that, intro downtown. Appreciate the review.

Excursion722823

Feb 2025

When planning this trip everyone said skip downtown, but it was my favorite day in LA. Checked off all our wish list site seeing: Grand Central Market, Disney Hall, Bradbury Bldg, Angel's Flight, Crypto Arena, and a lot more I wasn't aware of. My kids were whining about going in the morning, but ended up loving it. If you're doing downtown the guide/bike tour is a must for navigating, and honestly the best way to get around. Nice to get out of the car, and not have to think about driving for a few hours. Had a fun lunch in Grand Central Market after where everyone could get what they want. Well run tour with good bikes.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

It was a pleasure riding with your family, and happy to hear DTLA was your favorite day.

amyeQ8636GT

Dec 2024

We ended up being the only two for the tour and had a private tour experience! Jen was an amazing guide and super knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend and will attend another bike tour next time in LA!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thanks for coming out on a ride, and taking the time to leave feedback. I really appreciate it.

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Historic Core and More Downtown Los Angeles Bike Tour

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