Venice Bike Tour: Explore History, Art, Culture
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50 Ratings
Venice
Discover the rich history, vibrant art scene, and diverse culture of Venice, Santa Monica, and Marina del Rey on a thrilling 3-hour bike tour. Ride along the scenic Santa Monica Bike Path, explore the iconic Venice Boardwalk, and experience the trendy Abbot Kinney Blvd. Join our small group for a personalized adventure!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Muscle Beach Venice - This is where your bike tour will begin and is just steps away from the world-famous Muscle Beach workout complex.
- Venice art walls - The Venice Graffiti Art Walls are a unique and beautiful feature located right on the sand here in Venice Beach. Artists from all over the world flock to this spot to do their art legally and for free.
Find out how this park came to be and why it is such an attraction for people of all ages from all over the world.
- Venice Skatepark - The stunning, Venice Skate Park in Venice is considered to be the #1 free, skate park anywhere on the planet.
Learn all about the history of this iconic park and watch the top skaters from all over the world doing their best tricks.
- Santa Monica Pier - The Santa Monica Pier is a 2 mile ride up the California coast from Venice and definitely worth every pedal. Find out about the rivalry that existed between Abbot Kinney (Founder of Venice) and the men who were building this pier in the early 1900’s and much more while visiting here.
- Abbot Kinney Boulevard - Abbot Kinney Blvd. is one of the most fashionable streets anywhere and was referred to as, “The coolest block in America” by GQ Magazine. Find out what this street was previously called and why it was the racial dividing line of Venice during the Jim Crow era - and maybe spot a celebrity or 2 along the way …
- Venice Canals Walkway - The Venice Canals are the gem of Venice and most people miss them completely when they come here to visit!
We’ll take you in to this beautiful oasis in the heart of Venice and teach you all about how the canals came to be and why they are such an important part of Venice culture and identity to this day …
- Marina del Rey Harbor - Marina del Rey is one of the most tranquil spots you’ll find in Los Angeles and with over 6,000 boats anchored here, has the distinction of being the 2nd largest marina in the world.
- Venice Pier - The popular Venice Fishing Pier is located in the Southern-most part of Venice at the end of Washington Blvd., which is the border of Venice and Marina del Rey, California, respectively. You can capture some amazing photo’s of the Southern California coast from this spot …
What's Included
- Bottled water included
- Expert local tour guide
- Bike basket provided
- Beach cruiser bike rental
- Safety helmet provided
- Exclusive 10% discount on food and drinks at Sidewalk Cafe post-tour
- One complimentary bottled water per guest
What's Not Included
- The listed price does not include a $15 parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in. (If you drive yourself to the tour)
- Excess luggage charges are $5 per bag stored (where applicable)
- Food and drinks - Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase after tour is finished)
Additional Information
• Engage in a 3-hour cycling adventure across Venice, Santa Monica, and Marina del Rey, California.
• Immerse yourself in the rich culture, history, and art the region boasts.
• Enjoy a breezy ride alongside the Pacific Ocean on the Santa Monica Bike Path.
• Discover the globally recognized Venice Boardwalk, home to street performers, artists, and local businesses selling memorabilia.
• Traverse the lively Abbot Kinney Blvd., dubbed as ‘America’s Trendiest Street’ by Rolling Stone Magazine.
• Benefit from a small group setup that ensures a personalised and intimate experience.
- Children 18 years old or younger must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please read the Release of Liability Waiver link in the tickets section, and complete with electronic signature consent. Note: this is mandatory!
Location
1733 Ocean Front Walk
Ocean Front Walk
Please meet us at the corner of 18th Ave. and Ocean Front Walk, Venice, California 90291 10 minutes before your tour begins.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(50 Ratings)
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Thomaskc7751si
Mar 25, 2023
A perfect morning bike ride on Venice Beach. - The Tour was perfect, i loved it from the beginning Till the end. My guide Steven could it have Not Done better the He did. It was informative as well as entertaining. I could make the most of my limited time shedule. Well Done.
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I2164mdmarkb
Mar 8, 2023
Great relaxing morning. - Myself and a colleague spent 3 very enjoyable hours cycling with Steff. Relaxing and informative, we saw a side of Venice beach from a local. Thoroughly recommended.
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Robert_z
Feb 12, 2023
Great Bike Tour - We rode from Venice to Santa Monica to Marina Del Mar. It was an easy flat enjoyable ride. Learned history and local stories. Highly recommended way to spend your morning/afternoon
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T1394dmjulier
Nov 7, 2022
Saturday at the Beach - Our family had a fantastic experience riding along the boardwalk and canals with the very personable Stephan last weekend. He shares his passion and great depth of knowledge of the Venice area with really fun stories, personal insights and little-known interesting facts. We’ve done many bike tours and I’d say this overall ride was nice / quite easy and the bikes are super comfy.
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Sarahce8914gt
Nov 6, 2022
The best bike tour of Venice - We did this tour as a family of 2 adults and 2 daughters age 12 and 14. Our tour guide Stef knew more about Venice Beach than most locals, being a local himself. He was absolutely brilliant. We went for miles, here there and everywhere, stopping to listen to little nuggets of information of all sorts from local artists to the history of Venice. It was a fascinating tour, the last thing we did on our 2 week tour of California and it was easily up there as one of the main highlights. There are many bikes for rent along the beach, but I doubt there are better guides than Stef!
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Emma_d
Sep 16, 2022
A perfect choice for tour around Venice city! - A perfect choice that I made! Anthony made the perfect 1st day of my entire travels starting with explanation of the history of Venice and optimized services with kindness! His warm kindness dissolved my fear of traveling a new country alone and provided me a chance to enjoy the cities with an open mind! This bicycle tour not only is fun, energetic, and informative but also let you enjoy the beauty of the Venice city with breeze!
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P9130szelizabethh
Aug 14, 2022
A one of a kind experience - I absolutely LOVED this bike tour! It was by far my favorite part of my recent trip to LA. Anthony brings an authentic positive energy and wealth of knowledge of Venice. I can't wait to return to bring my daughter and co-workers! Do not hesitate to book this one of a kind experience.
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Carol_m
Aug 8, 2022
Venice Beach to Santa Monica Bike Tour - Anthony does a wonderful job sharing history of area and pointing out attractions. Gave us a good background to better enjoy time in Venice.
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Paula_a
Aug 5, 2022
A MUST bike tour with ANTHONY! - Anthony is the best! I did the tour with my daughters, 13 and 10 years old. We had fun, we learned a lot, we felt safe and got to even discover secret gems from Venice Beach. I would absolutely recommend Anthony and I would come back with the rest of the family!
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Stephanie_k
Jul 30, 2022
A lovely bike ride tour exploring Venice Beach - A fantastic way to explore Venice Beach. Anthony knew so much about the history and took us to all the cool places. My kids (13 and 11) and husband loved shooting a few hoops on the Venice Beach courts, watching the skaters at the famous skate park, and biking to Santa Monica Pier and around Venice. A great way to explore a new place. Anthony was a fab tour guide and it was great getting to know him. He knew so much about the beach and had great stories to tell along the way. My kids said they would like to take the tour again one day.
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