• Angels Flight Railway - Situated just across the street from our meeting point, this 1901 funicular marks the beginning and end of the Historic Core and More Tour. The tour starts at the base and concludes at the top. The guide will share the history and provide instructions on how to ride this iconic DTLA landmark.
• Grand Central Market - Our base is DTLA’s most popular spot, featuring over 40 food and beverage vendors. It’s an ideal location to enjoy breakfast or lunch before or after the tour.
• Bradbury Building - Constructed in 1893, this stunning Victorian Era building is renowned for its appearances in films like The Artist, 500 Days of Summer, and Bladerunner. We park the bikes and explore inside to admire the ironwork and birdcage elevator, an experience not available on a bus tour.
• Staples Center - Visit Crypto Arena, home to the LA Lakers, Sparks, and LA Kings. Adjacent to the LA Live Sports and Entertainment Complex, it’s where LA gathers for professional sports and houses the Grammy Museum. Star Plaza showcases larger-than-life bronze statues of stars like Kobe, Magic, and Shaq, among others. Nearby, LA’s Graffiti Towers at Ocean Wide Plaza are visible for the near future.
• City Hall - The seat of city government and a popular filming location, recognizable from TV and film. It’s also next to the courthouse where OJ Simpson’s trial of the century took place, among others.
• The Last Bookstore - California’s largest bookstore, featuring book sculptures, anchors the Historic Core neighborhood. Once home to the West Coast’s banking industry, these stately former banks are now being transformed into unique lofts.
• Olvera Street - The founding site of Los Angeles, with many buildings dating back to the early 1800s. We pause here for a chance to pick up souvenirs in the marketplace or enjoy Aguas Frescas.
• Union Station - Walk through this beautifully restored, classic 1939 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’s 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 on Broadway, where stars like Charlie Chaplin premiered films during Hollywood’s heyday. Now used for filming, special events, or being converted into retail palaces.
• The Broad - Discover who Eli Broad is and why there’s always a line outside. One of two free art museums on Grand Avenue, the center for LA’s arts and culture icons.
• Cecil Hotel - Learn about the eerie history of LA’s haunted hotel, which has inspired two Netflix true crime documentaries.
• Spring Street Federal Courthouse - Part of the Civic Center neighborhood, we’ll pass by film and history icons like City Hall, LAPD Headquarters, and the criminal courthouse.
• Handlebar Bike Tours - Our base is the perfect spot for a pre/post-ride meal, and our guides will provide tips and tricks for navigating the bustling Grand Central Market.
• Gloria Molina Grand Park - LA’s central green space for celebrations like New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July. We’ll ride through the park on car-free footpaths.
• Los Angeles Theatre Center - Vintage theaters of Broadway built for the Vaudeville era and repurposed as movie palaces during Hollywood’s golden age.
• Dorothy Chandler Pavilion - An anchor to the Music Center and home of the L.A. Opera. Learn about Dorothy’s impact on the performing arts in Los Angeles. Former home of the Oscars for 29 years.
• Los Angeles Convention Center - Part of the Crypto Arena and L.A. Live sports and entertainment complex. If visiting one of the United States’ largest convention centers, take a ride with Handlebar Bike Tours to get acquainted with DTLA.
• The Museum of Contemporary Art - Part of the Grand Avenue Arts and Entertainment Center, it’s one of two free museums located across from each other and within walking distance of Angel’s Flight and Grand Central Market. Learn about its founding and how to access this wonderful public resource after the tour.

• Expert local guide
• All inclusive pricing (taxes, fees, and handling charges)
• Bicycle provided
• Helmet included

• Food and drinks (available for purchase)
• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Our tours offer a round trip starting from the renowned Grand Central Market, showcasing the best of Downtown L.A. As we journey, we share the rich history of Los Angeles, visiting landmarks such as Crypto Arena, Grand Park, Broadway’s historic theaters, The Broad and MOCA Art Museums, Bradbury Building, Music Center, Disney Concert Hall, Union Station, and City Hall. A stop at Olvera Street allows time to explore L.A.’s oldest neighborhood. This tour covers the top 10 tourist attractions and hidden treasures of DTLA. Our guides provide engaging historical and cultural commentary, sprinkled with true crime stories and film industry anecdotes, all during a leisurely 2.5-hour bike ride. Handlebar Bike Tours, operating since 2017, offers the ultimate way to experience the historic and cultural essence of Los Angeles. The bike ride is tailored for casual cyclists, with much of the route in bike lanes. If you’re looking to visit iconic landmarks and filming sites in just a few hours, this tour is perfect for you.

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

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