All tours: 2 hours, mostly flat, appropriate for casual bike riders, begin at Grand Central Market. On our Skyline Twilight Tour you'll ride mostly designated bike lanes to the modern gathering spaces of DTLA. Highlights include Staples Center, home of the Lakers, L.A. Live Sports and Entertainment Complex, skyscrapers of Figueroa, 7th Street shopping and dining, The Music Center, Grand Park and much more.
This tour takes an off-bike break in Little Tokyo's pedestrian plaza where you can snack or shop. We light up the bikes, wear reflective vests and cruise DTLA like a local on a cool, California evening bike tour. Your tour begins at the iconic Grand Central Market and features the historic highlights of Downtown Los Angeles.
This tour takes an off-bike break in Little Tokyo's pedestrian plaza where you can snack or shop. We light up the bikes, wear reflective vests and cruise DTLA like a local on a cool, California evening bike tour. Your tour begins at the iconic Grand Central Market and features the historic highlights of Downtown Los Angeles.
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I'm Jen, the founder of Handlebar Bike Tours and Los Angeles high school teacher. Travel is my passion, I've toured several countries by bike. I'm obsessed with local development, photo archives, public policy, architecture, history, cuisine and events in and around Los Angeles.
Combining all of these interests, with a desire to get more people comfortable cycling in Los Angeles, and provide jobs for former students, Handlebar Bike Tours was born.You'll probably get me as your guide, or one of my former students. Come ride with us! Overview: Handlebar Bike Tours focus on the neighborhoods of downtown Los Angeles.
Combining all of these interests, with a desire to get more people comfortable cycling in Los Angeles, and provide jobs for former students, Handlebar Bike Tours was born.You'll probably get me as your guide, or one of my former students. Come ride with us! Overview: Handlebar Bike Tours focus on the neighborhoods of downtown Los Angeles.
No need to print a ticket, just arrive at our clearly marked meeting point on Hill St. and enjoy your tour!. Due to health and safety concerns, tours will not take place if the temperature exceeds 95 F/35 C, or rain at tour time. We will update tour viability via email 1-hour prior on questionable weather days.
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Kimberly Michael
Dec 13, 2021
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As long-time LA county residents, we wanted to try a “tourists view” of the city, and Jennifer did not disappoint. We learned new and interesting details about places we’ve driven past for years. Jennifer took us on a clever, wide-ranging, winding path through town that kept traffic interactions at a minimum while taking us past iconic and historic locations. In addition to historical & background info, Jennifer pointed out locations of hidden restaurants and rooftop cocktail bars to visit later. She’s got a wealth of information if you ask her about things that are not necessarily on the
Christine Kubogamell
Nov 11, 2021
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Ed Dyt
Oct 31, 2021
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Carolyn Lambrou
Oct 04, 2021
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I loved everything about this tour. Jennifer is very personable, knowledgeable, kind and funny!
Her tour is very well thought out. So many nice details that I never would have figured out by myself - And GREAT bikes. Her knowledge of Los Angeles mixed in with the history was very thorough and well presented.
I happily would recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you for everything Jen!
Her tour is very well thought out. So many nice details that I never would have figured out by myself - And GREAT bikes. Her knowledge of Los Angeles mixed in with the history was very thorough and well presented.
I happily would recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you for everything Jen!
Sandy Neades
Dec 11, 2020
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I’ve taken several of the Handlebar tours, and my favorite may be the Pretty Gritty Arts District Tour. I love the fact that there is a quick stop to wander the galleries for a more in-depth tour of the area. Tours are very informative, and I learned so much about the history of the areas, and how the neighborhoods have evolved over the years. Jennifer does a great job of covering history, architecture, and current trends, while offering a safe group ride. I’m used to my old clunky beach cruiser, but I found the 8 speed bikes really light and easy to handle. The Twilight tour is great for getting
Ian Clay
Nov 01, 2020
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Handlebar Bike tours is a bespoke experience that illuminates Downtown LA. The bicycles are tip top and the guides have an encyclopedic understanding of the very history of these stunning streets. I would put this experience up there with tours of cities like London and Paris.
Downtown Los Angeles is a secret of this great city. So many come to see our Hollywood and Universal Studios. Experience Downtown Los Angeles via Handlebar Bike Tours. An indelible effort and worth it!
Downtown Los Angeles is a secret of this great city. So many come to see our Hollywood and Universal Studios. Experience Downtown Los Angeles via Handlebar Bike Tours. An indelible effort and worth it!
Miss Kubo
Oct 13, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
I took the Arts District Tour and it was fantastic. I learned so much and Jen is very knowledgeable! The Tour was full of great info! I left so inspired to do more art now because of it! I even got a little bonus off the beaten path tour of the arts district that many people may miss.
Services: City tours, Private tours, Group tours
I took the Arts District Tour and it was fantastic. I learned so much and Jen is very knowledgeable! The Tour was full of great info! I left so inspired to do more art now because of it! I even got a little bonus off the beaten path tour of the arts district that many people may miss.
Services: City tours, Private tours, Group tours
Paul Nutting
Aug 02, 2020
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Matt Reed
Nov 04, 2019
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Spent an amazing afternoon in DTLA on the Nitty Gritty Art District Bike Tour. Our fun and knowledgeable tour guides Jen and Jenna introduced our group of 7 to DTLA's burgeoning street art community and its history that most likely would be overlooked. We look forward to coming back and taking other tours!
Jennifer Nutting
Sep 19, 2018
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