Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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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 business since 2017, is the best way to see the historic and cultural heart of Los Angeles. The bike ride is designed for casual bike riders, with much of the tour in bike lanes. If you want to see bucket list icons and filming locations in a few hours this is the tour for you.
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
Dress code is smart casual/flexible garments
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Minimum age is 8 years old
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.
Options
Historic Core and More Tour
Historic Core and More includes all the major sites of DTLA; Broadway Theaters, Spring Street, City Hall, Grand Park, Disney Hall, Union Station, Music Center and China Town. Bike and Helmet included! Duration: 3 hours: Allow 2-3 hours depending on group pace.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
80 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great bike tour!
Sissel,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful bike/city experience! Thoroughly enjoyed the journey. Jen was a fantastic guide with great knowledge around the history of the downtown area. Found the history of early Hollywood particularly interesting, and also loved the art deco architecture of Union Station. Highly recommend this experience!
It was a very beautiful experience.
V7135EKdanielc,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really liked this experience! Even though I had already visited Los Angeles, I loved that the guide explained those hidden gems in depth that I had overlooked.
Awesome bike tour of...
Randy H,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome bike tour of downtown LA and LA history; Blade Runner filming; Chaplin-ers theaters; founding families of LA.
Great ride in downtown LA!
X3956JSdonnac,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed my tour of downtown LA with Jennifer. The bike was in very good condition. Jenn gave very clear directions while we were riding so I always knew where to go. We saw many interesting places and buildings during the ride. Jenn made sure to point out things she knew I was interested in and also gave suggestions about places to go for dinner or drinks. I highly recommend this tour!!
Excellent Bike Tour!
annaliae2026,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This bike tour is incredible! The tour involves touring the wonderful sights of the city, while riding your bike around downtown. Everyone should take this tour as it provides an insight to the history of Los Angeles.
Educated bikers 🚴
Rekha P,May 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We biked 8 miles! Our guide Jennifer was a teacher and boy was she good. We did a tour of downtown and learnt a lot about LAs hx. It was amazing!
great introduction to downtown LA sights
butternut24,Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was a great introduction to the main sights in downtown LA. The guide was knowledgeable and patient with the group. Highly recommended.
One Stop Shop for Downtown LA
Excursion722823,Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When 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.
Wonderful experience
amyeQ8636GT,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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!
Fun & informative tour of downtown LA
Jeremy B,Dec 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time. I went with my son who’s not that experienced a rider but he was able to keep up. It helped that we were the only ones on the tour besides the guide so we didn’t hold anyone up. The guide was very patient. It was 2.5 hours & we didn’t hold anyone 6 miles. I think it’s normally 8 but we cut it short since my son was tired. We got to see a lot - lots of famous buildings including the “haunted hotel”, iconic theaters, the intercontinental, ritz Carlton the Mexican market, the Crypto arena (formerly Staples Center) and the municipal buildings. It was almost all flat & about half of it was on protected bike lanes.
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