Los Angeles Arts District Bike Tour

Los Angeles Arts District Bike Tour

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About This Tour in Los Angeles

The original Arts District bike tour allows you to see so much more of this under the radar, trendy neighborhood. Just past Little Tokyo, the Arts District, is full of galleries, tech-industry, nightlife, murals, history, architecture, shopping, breweries, and restaurants. Still an industrial district, but rapidly changing and full of surprises like low-riders, pop-ups and film shoots. We visit amazing murals, Hauser and Wirth Gallery, Sci-Arc, Bloom’s Square, Warner Brother’s Music, Art Share, La Kretz Innovation Campus, The American Hotel, some of L.A.’s best restaurants and many more surprising locations. You’ll hear about the origins, history, new development and current status of The Art’s District. Your guide will introduce you to the unique culture of street artists. We break at a fine art gallery, allowing participants to explore on their own and enjoy nearby cafes. Perfect for visitors looking for unique Los Angeles experiences. Handlebar Bike Tours providing tours since 2017.

Why Visit Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is a vibrant metropolis known for its entertainment industry, beautiful beaches, and diverse culture. From the iconic Hollywood Sign to the stunning coastline, Los Angeles offers something for everyone. Explore world-class museums, enjoy amazing food scenes, and experience the glamour of Beverly Hills and Hollywood.

Getting to Los Angeles

The easiest way to reach Los Angeles is by flying into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

What's Included

  • Helmet + live amplified guide
  • We use 8-speed dutch style traditional bikes

What's Not Included

  • This tour does not include any food.

Cancellation Policy

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

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
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Ability to ride a bike on city streets
  • Should know how to ride a bike

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

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We are located at Grand Central Market, Hill St entrance. Look for our "Tour Meets Here" sign on the sidewalk. Bikes staged from the 1st floor parking garage.

End Point

Housed in a repurposed train station, LA's premiere graduate architectural school, with a gallery,

We are located at Grand Central Market, Hill St entrance. Look for our "Tour Meets Here" sign on the sidewalk. Bikes staged from the 1st floor parking garage.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

We are located at LA's 100 year old food hall, a destination in itself 10 minutes

We are located at LA's 100 year old food hall, a destination in itself. Our home base has over 45 food vendors to choose from pre or post ride. All bike tours are round trip from DTLA's #1 destination we're proud to call home.

Artists lofts hiding out among the industrial neighborhood... 10 minutes

Artists lofts hiding out among the industrial neighborhood full of emerging clubs, pop-ups and restaurants. We wind through the alley ways checking out graffiti writing, culture and pieces. You'll see a part of L.A. few locals even know about. Viator allows us to describe tours with known locations only-well these locations aren't known. We've discovered them through urban exploration by bike, the big bus tours won't be coming to this part of LA anytime soon.

The unofficial gateway to the Arts District adorned with local artist's work 5 minutes

The unofficial gateway to the Arts District adorned with local artist's work.

This area contains excellent examples of graffiti writing,... 10 minutes

This area contains excellent examples of graffiti writing, Warner Brothers Music, and several star chef's restaurants. The eclectic mix of street art culture can not be found on any other tour.

Our tour breaks here and guests have a... 20 minutes

Our tour breaks here and guests have a chance to explore this expansive gallery complex on their own.

The largest concentration of murals and street art in L 15 minutes

The largest concentration of murals and street art in L.A. You'll learn about the artists, process and production of these museum worthy walls. We strive to foster relationships with the artists and residents we feature and to respect the unique culture of street artists.

The birth place of the modern Arts District,... 10 minutes

The birth place of the modern Arts District, this historic hotel has stories to tell.

We ride through Little Tokyo to access the Arts District

We ride through Little Tokyo to access the Arts District. Full of sushi, Anime and Ramen, when the gallery is closed we take our break stop here.

Non-profit providing below market live work studios to...

Non-profit providing below market live work studios to keep artists in the Arts District

One of the many under the radar cool clubs in the Arts District

One of the many under the radar cool clubs in the Arts District.

Located in Little Tokyo we stop by to... 5 minutes

Located in Little Tokyo we stop by to see Museum of Contemporary Art and the Go For Broke Monument and explain how the history of Little Tokyo is entwined with the history of the Arts District and Los Angeles.

One of several chef driven restaurants in the Arts District 5 minutes

One of several chef driven restaurants in the Arts District.

One of several production studios in the Arts District 2 minutes

One of several production studios in the Arts District.

Ride by this celebrity enclave hiding out next to the railroad tracks of East L 2 minutes

Ride by this celebrity enclave hiding out next to the railroad tracks of East L.A.

Ride this iconic bridge featured more and more frequently as an LA film location 10 minutes

Ride this iconic bridge featured more and more frequently as an LA film location.

LA outpost of the famous London motorcycle clubhouse

LA outpost of the famous London motorcycle clubhouse. We'll ride by, and probably see some motorcycles cruising the arts district out on our pedal bike tour.

One of several movie studios, this giant warehouse... 2 minutes

One of several movie studios, this giant warehouse space often hosts special pop-up events like the Balloon Museum and Luna Luna: Forgotten fantasy. Hollywood is where they used to make movies, but downtown L.A. is where they still do.

One of several high end, chef driven restaurants... 2 minutes

One of several high end, chef driven restaurants in the Arts District, Bestia is just one of Chef Ori Maneshe's two restaurants located in this foodie neighborhood.

All Handlebar Bike Tours are round trip from L 5 minutes

All Handlebar Bike Tours are round trip from L.A.'s historic food hall. We meet here, and it is a great spot to land after the tour for hungry riders. Your guide will have suggestions for what's good and how to snag a coveted table.

One of many murals we'll see on our Arts District Tour 2 minutes

One of many murals we'll see on our Arts District Tour. This mural done by homegrown artists Robert Vargas features the double threat of Ohtani pitching and hitting, appropriately located in the Little Tokyo neighborhood of DTLA.

Housed in a repurposed train station, LA's premiere...

Housed in a repurposed train station, LA's premiere graduate architectural school, with a gallery, is a central historical location to the establishment of LA's cold storage warehouses later converted to artists lofts.

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