Breathtaking Private eBike: Iconic Santa Monica & Venice

Barb was an excellent, friendly guide. She had pictures to accompany her history lessons of the sites we were visiting. We really appreciated the water and snack that went along with our ride! We had never ridden an e-bike but she made learning all the different styles easy! The e-bikes were so fun and we had great weather. We’ll definitely be doing this again!

Barb and staff were absolutely amazing from beginning to end. Very patient, knowledgeable and funny!! A great time!!! I can’t wait to come back to do the EXACT tour again!!! Thanks again!!

This review is based on a bike tour experience I had a few years (before 2023 but Tripadvisor doesnt offer that drop-down option) ago in LA, and I’m writing it now because it left such a negative impression that it still affects my memory of that trip with my boyfriend. Before booking, I did my research carefully. I specifically looked for tours that catered to beginners, as I hadn’t ridden a bike in years and didn’t feel comfortable riding quickly through the city. I even emailed the company to confirm that they had experience working with people like me. They assured me that the tour would be a leisurely ride along the beach, not fast-paced or aggressive, and that I could expect a patient guide who would provide a relaxed experience with some interesting history along the way. Unfortunately, that’s not what happened. Our tour guide, whose name I can’t remember, had an Eastern European accent. What I do remember clearly is how impatient and dismissive she was. From the start, she barked orders at me to hurry up and seemed visibly frustrated with my slower pace. I felt as though I was a burden to her, even though I was the paying customer. Her attitude made me feel small and unwelcome, which was incredibly disappointing, especially since I had hoped for an enjoyable, relaxed experience. After the tour, I found out that she had also yelled at my boyfriend. He noticed her behavior too, but didn’t tell me at the time for the same reason I didn’t mention my own frustration—we didn’t want to spoil the trip for each other. Even now, years later, when I think back on that day, it still makes me angry. I deeply regret choosing this tour group. In hindsight, we would have been better off just renting bikes and exploring the beach on our own. I believe the company should be more transparent and advertise this tour as being suitable only for experienced riders who are comfortable with a faster pace. If you’re looking for a relaxed, beginner-friendly bike tour, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

We loved this tour! as lifelong California residents who have never been to Santa Monica Venice Beach we had a blast exploring and learning about the history of this place. It was so much fun and we highly recommend this tour. The bikes are in excellent condition and Bard is a fun knowledgeable guide!

Barb is a fantastic guide! I enjoyed my first ride on an EBike and getting to know the Santa Monica and Venice area. This is a wonderful activity and I highly recommend it.

Excellent tour; Barb was a Great Guide. We love the experience! Out Teens had a fantastic time. We recommend it.

My wife and I went on the tour and it was a wonderful time. We were able to see so much of Santa Monica and Venice on the tour. Our tour guide Barbara was great and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour if you are in the Santa Monica or Venice area.

We had a great experience with Barb! She was patient and kind in helping my younger daughter get comfortable on the bike. The tour was interesting and informative, and she had the right amount of humor to make it fun. Half of our group had been on a tour with her previously, so she came highly recommended. I would definitely book with her again! 10/10!

We enjoyed this electric bike tour thoroughly. As a family with kids ages, 16 and 10, everyone was able to be successful on the electric bike and have a great time. Our guide, Barb, was fantastic too! Definitely recommend!

The electric bikes are new and very easy to use. I went with my adult son and Barbara was our guide. I did this last year with her in a group. She is full of valuable info about the sites we went by which are full of interesting history. Would definitely recommend this. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Thank you Barbara! I’ll be back next year.