Historic Core and More Downtown Los Angeles Bike Tour

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Los Angeles, USA
Disney Hall
Broad Museum
Disney Hall
Grand Central Market
Angel's Flight
Union Station
City Hall

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2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

312 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

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Look for our sidewalk signage at the Hill St. entrance to Grand Central Market.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Description

Stop At: Angels Flight Railway, 356 S Olive St, Los Angeles, California 90013

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Grand Central Market, 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90013

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Bradbury Building, 304 S Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California 90013

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: City Hall, 200 N. Spring St. between First and Temple, Los Angeles, California 90012

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: The Last Bookstore, 453 S Spring St _ Ground Floor, Los Angeles, California 90013

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.

Stop At: Olvera Street, Main and Alameda streets, 125 Paseo de la Plaza 90012, Los Angeles, California 90012

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Union Station, 800 N Alameda St, Downtown, Los Angeles, California 90012

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Inglewood Can Day Has Was Year Day Was, Los Angeles, California 90012

Frank Gehry's masterpiece concert hall, your guide will describe the building quirks, secrets and current uses of this magnificent performing arts venue.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Gloria Molina Grand Park, 227 N Spring St, Los Angeles, California 90012

LA's green space and event destination, we ride the length of the park, while narrating park events and surrounding municipal buildings.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Los Angeles Theatre, 615 S Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90014

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.

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: The Broad, 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California 90012

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cecil hotel, 640 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA

Hear the macabre history of LA's haunted hotel that has garnered not one, but two, Netflix true crime documentaries.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Spring Street Federal Courthouse, 312 N Spring St, Los Angeles, California 90012

Part of the Civic Center neighborhood, we'll ride by icons of film and history like City Hall, LAPD Headquarters and the criminal courthouse.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Handlebar Bike Tours, 308 S Hill St, Hill Street Entrance To Grand Central Market, Los Angeles, California 90013

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
  • Departure Time: 10:00 AM
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Use of bicycle
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase)
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-52887P1

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