• Handlebar Bike Tours - Situated in LA’s historic 100-year-old food hall, a destination in its own right. With over 45 food vendors available, it’s perfect for a pre or post-ride meal. All bike tours start and end at DTLA’s top destination, which we proudly call home.
• Art District - Artist lofts are nestled within this industrial neighborhood, teeming with emerging clubs, pop-ups, and restaurants. The tour winds through alleyways showcasing graffiti, culture, and art pieces. Discover a hidden part of L.A. that even locals might not know. Viator limits us to known locations, but these are unique finds from urban bike exploration, untouched by big bus tours.
• Angel City Brewery - Known as the unofficial gateway to the Arts District, it features works by local artists.
• Arts District Firehouse Hotel - This area boasts remarkable graffiti, Warner Brothers Music, and several renowned chef’s restaurants. The unique blend of street art culture is exclusive to this tour.
• Hauser & Wirth - The tour pauses here, allowing guests to explore this vast gallery complex independently.
• Art District - Home to the largest collection of murals and street art in L.A. Learn about the artists, their processes, and the creation of these museum-worthy walls. We aim to build relationships with the artists and residents we highlight, respecting the distinct street art culture.
• The American Hotel - The birthplace of the modern Arts District, this historic hotel is rich with stories.
• Little Tokyo - The route passes through Little Tokyo to reach the Arts District. Filled with sushi, Anime, and Ramen, it’s our break stop when the gallery is closed.
• Art Share L.A. - A non-profit offering affordable live-work studios to keep artists in the Arts District.
• Bike Shed Moto Co - One of the many hidden gems in the Arts District.
• Japanese American National Museum - Located in Little Tokyo, we visit the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Go For Broke Monument, explaining how Little Tokyo’s history intertwines with the Arts District and Los Angeles.
• Bestia - One of several chef-driven restaurants in the Arts District.
• Willow Studios - One of several production studios in the Arts District.
• Soho Warehouse - Ride past this celebrity hideaway near East L.A.’s railroad tracks.
• 6th Street Viaduct - Cross this iconic bridge, increasingly featured in LA film locations.
• Bike Shed Moto Co - The LA branch of the renowned London motorcycle clubhouse. Expect to see motorcycles cruising the Arts District during our bike tour.
• Ace * Mission Studios - A large warehouse space hosting special pop-up events like the Balloon Museum and Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy. While Hollywood was the movie-making hub, downtown L.A. remains active in film production.
• Bestia - A high-end, chef-driven restaurant in the Arts District, Bestia is one of Chef Ori Maneshe’s two establishments in this culinary neighborhood.
• Grand Central Market - All Handlebar Bike Tours start and finish at L.A.’s historic food hall. It’s an ideal spot to relax after the tour, with guides offering tips on the best eats and securing a table.
• Shohei Ohtani Mural - One of many murals on our Arts District Tour. Created by local artist Robert Vargas, it features Ohtani’s dual talents in pitching and hitting, fittingly located in Little Tokyo, DTLA.
• Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) - Situated in a converted train station, LA’s leading graduate architectural school, with a gallery, is a key historical site linked to the transformation of LA’s cold storage warehouses into artist lofts.

• Helmet
• Live amplified guide
• Bicycle use

• This tour does not include any food.

The original Arts District bike tour offers an extensive exploration of this trendy, yet often overlooked neighborhood. Located just beyond Little Tokyo, the Arts District is brimming with galleries, tech companies, nightlife, murals, history, architecture, shopping, breweries, and dining options. While it remains an industrial area, it is rapidly evolving and full of unexpected delights such as low-riders, pop-ups, and film shoots. The tour includes visits to stunning murals, the 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 finest restaurants, and many other intriguing spots. Participants will learn about the origins, history, new developments, and current state of the Arts District. The guide will introduce the unique culture of street artists. There is a break at a fine art gallery, allowing participants to explore independently and enjoy nearby cafes. This tour is ideal for visitors seeking unique Los Angeles experiences. Handlebar Bike Tours has been offering tours since 2017.

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

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