New Orleans City Bike Tour
New Orleans City Bike Tour
This tour begins with a ride to the famous French Quarter, boasting nearly 300 years of history. Your fully licensed tour guide will take you to popular highlights in "the Quarter" and the Treme, including Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Congo Square, along with some lesser-known gems, all while telling you fascinating stories about your surroundings.We then pedal to the charming oak-lined Garden District, stopping to admire the lavish historic homes of New Orleans, and talk about some of their most famous occupants.
History, architecture, celebrities; this neighborhood has it all!Tour length: Approximately 9 mi.Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. When you ride with us you are riding with one of the owners, ensuring that your experience is of the highest quality. See the city through the eyes of someone who loves what they do, loves the City of New Orleans, and wants you to love it too.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
French Quarter
Bike through one of the oldest neighborhoods in the country. See the beautiful architecture, hear the fantastic music, and learn the colorful history of the city.
1 hour 30 minutesSt. Louis Cathedral
Admire the impressive architecture of the oldest Catholic Church in America.
5 minutesJackson Square
Walk around the center of the old city and take in the local art and street performers.
15 minutesRoyal Street
Cruise by some of the most beautiful balconies and galleries in the city. Enjoy live music from the many street performers up and down the street.
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
One of the oldest bars in the US. Hear the stories of the pirate Jean Lafitte and how he used the bar to fence ill-gotten treasures.
5 minutesCentral Business District
Filled with the city's best restaurants, shops, and art galleries. Your guide will tell which ones not to miss.
Congo Square
This is the site where Jazz was born. Hear how the music was invented and about some of the most famous musicians to come out of the Big Easy.
10 minutesTreme
This is the epicenter of music in New Orleans then and now. It's also home to the city's best Mardi Gras traditions.
Frenchmen Street
Pedal past the lively music district. Your guide will point to where the best bands are playing that night.
Mississippi River
The big muddy river is the reason New Orleans was founded where it is. See the huge commercial vessels and old stem boats pass by as you ride atop the levee.
Garden District
The location of the grandest and most beautiful homes in New Orleans. Hear the history of the people who lived in. Enjoy the beautiful architecture and celebrities homes.
1 hourLafayette Cemetery No.1
From the gates of the cemetery your guide will tell you about our unique burial traditions and the famous people who chose this cemetery as their final resting place.
5 minutesIncluded
- Use of bicycle
- Bottled water
- Helmet
- Poncho when raining
- Local Guide
Not Included
- Our guides are great, please don't forget them. Gratuity is not included in the price.
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Please provide heights of all children so we can determine the correct bike size.
- Please be aware that the itinerary listed is a broad overview. Not every tour will be able to make every stop.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.