Los Angeles Arts District Bike Tour
Handlebar Bike Tours LLC
5.0
I176XIrebeccas
150 days ago
Fabulous bike ride. Jen was very mindful of safety as well as knowledgeable about the arts area. Saw amazing steer art we would never have known about.
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 off the beaten path, in a creatives neighborhood locals don't even know about.
Departure Point
- 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.
- 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.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Angel City Brewery216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CaliforniaWe 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Arts District Firehouse Hotel710 South Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90021Artists 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Hauser & Wirth901 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe unofficial gateway to the Arts District adorned with local artist's work.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The American Hotel303 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013This 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Little TokyoLos Angeles, CaliforniaOur tour breaks here and guests have a chance to explore this expansive gallery complex on their own.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Art Share L.A.801 E 4th Pl, East Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe 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.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Bike Shed Moto Co1580 Industrial Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021The birth place of the modern Arts District, this historic hotel has stories to tell.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Japanese American National Museum100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CaliforniaWe 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Bestia2121 East 7th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90021Non-profit providing below market live work studios to keep artists in the Arts DistrictDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Willow Studios1350 Palmetto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013One of the many under the radar cool clubs in the Arts District.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Soho Warehouse1000 South Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90021Located 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.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Handlebar Bike ToursLos Angeles, CaliforniaOne of several chef driven restaurants in the Arts District.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Art DistrictOne of several production studios in the Arts District.Duration: 2 minutesAdditional 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
- Helmet + live amplified guide
- This tour does not include any food.
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 off the beaten path, in a creatives neighborhood locals don't even know about.
Departure Point
- 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.
- 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.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Angel City Brewery216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CaliforniaWe 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Arts District Firehouse Hotel710 South Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90021Artists 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Hauser & Wirth901 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe unofficial gateway to the Arts District adorned with local artist's work.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The American Hotel303 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013This 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Little TokyoLos Angeles, CaliforniaOur tour breaks here and guests have a chance to explore this expansive gallery complex on their own.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Art Share L.A.801 E 4th Pl, East Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe 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.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Bike Shed Moto Co1580 Industrial Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021The birth place of the modern Arts District, this historic hotel has stories to tell.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Japanese American National Museum100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CaliforniaWe 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Bestia2121 East 7th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90021Non-profit providing below market live work studios to keep artists in the Arts DistrictDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Willow Studios1350 Palmetto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013One of the many under the radar cool clubs in the Arts District.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Soho Warehouse1000 South Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90021Located 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.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Handlebar Bike ToursLos Angeles, CaliforniaOne of several chef driven restaurants in the Arts District.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Art DistrictOne of several production studios in the Arts District.Duration: 2 minutesAdditional 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
- Helmet + live amplified guide
- This tour does not include any food.
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I176XIrebeccas
Fabulous bike ride. Jen was very mindful of safety as well as knowledgeable about the arts area. Saw amazing steer art we would never have known about.
jaynebK3997UJ
A beautiful day on bikes with our guide, Jen! What a privilege learning about the LA art scene. Jen was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about art and caring about our needs. Definitely recommend.
Carla_O
From beginning to end this was an exhilarating experience. We saw beautiful murals and impressive views of the LA skyline. A perfectly paced tour.
Erik_O
Very nice experience biking through the artist district. Very safe and super cool to do with our daughter.
Nomad25955073628
We had a really fun time biking through the district, looking about and hearing the story of the neighborhood, the pieces themselves, and the artists.