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New Orleans City Bike Tour
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3 Hours to 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Poncho when raining
- Bottled water
- Helmet
- Use of bicycle
- Local Guide
- Our guides are great, please don't forget them. Gratuity is not included in the price.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
LOCATION: All tours begin and end at 1735 Washington Ave (the corner of Baronne and Washington Ave). This is two blocks from the Washington (Garden District) stop on the St. Charles streetcar line. Please arrive 15min before your scheduled departure time.
Start time
09:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Admire the impressive architecture of the oldest Catholic Church in America.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jackson Square
Walk around the center of the old city and take in the local art and street performers.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Royal 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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Central Business District
Filled with the city's best restaurants, shops, and art galleries. Your guide will tell which ones not to miss.
• Admission Ticket Free
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 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Treme
This is the epicenter of music in New Orleans then and now. It's also home to the city's best Mardi Gras traditions.
• Admission Ticket Free
Frenchmen Street
Pedal past the lively music district. Your guide will point to where the best bands are playing that night.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Lafayette 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 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
- 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.
- Tours operate rain or shine. In the event of dangerous weather we will work with you to reschedule or refund.
Operated by Paved Paradise Bike Tours New Orleans
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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