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American Adventure: Uptown Bike Tour in New Orleans

American Adventure: Uptown Bike Tour in New Orleans

Overview

When Louisiana was purchased by the United States in 1803 the dynamics of the city began to shift. Trace the journey of American settlement in a foreign French Creole world. As we journey into the Uptown American Sector, we stop to learn about the uptown innovators who created Jazz at the Rampart-Perdido Corridor.

From there you're off to learn about the Garden Districts evolution from a sugar plantation through its development after the Louisiana Purchase into the extravagant faubourg that you see today. Trees that grow Mardi Gras beads, American history, antebellum mansions, Lafayette Cemetery #1, and a charm that only our city can bestow on its visitors.

Join us on this urban adventure through one of the most majestic neighborhoods in New Orleans!

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Heart of the City: Light

Creole Odyssey: Moderate

American Adventure: Heavy

City: New Orleans

Sat 31 May

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Starting at $55.00

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Sat 31 May

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What's Included

Professional guide

Bottled water

Use of bicycle

Use of helmet

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 13 years
All participants must be over 4'11"
Wearing flip flops/slippers while riding a bicycle is hazardous and highly discouraged.
If you are driving the Basin Lot at 1205 St. Louis St. has the best rates in the French Quarter area.

What To Expect

Flambeaux Bicycle Tours

Meet at our French Quarter location. From here we embark into the former of city of Lafayette. On our journey we will make stops on the Perdido-Rampart corridor to learn about the origins of Jazz. From there we journey into the Garden District to learn about the American settlers that came to New Orleans after the Louisiana Purchase.

Garden District

Explore the Garden District by bike and take in the neighborhood’s antebellum architecture.

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

The Lafayette Cemetery is currently closed for repair. We will stop outside of the gates however, where we will explain our burial process with you.

Lafayette Square

Learn about the public square of the former city of Lafayette.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (30)

Consumerads

Oct 2024

Our guide, Barrett was knowledgeable, friendly, and very professional. My husband and I learned so much about the history of New Orleans and specifically the Garden District. The only reason I gave four stars instead of five is the bikes we used on our 3 + hour tour need to be upgraded. Our bodies really felt the poor suspension of the bikes at the end. Other than that point, we would highly recommend the tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thanks for taking the time to write this review. Our Public C1 bicycles are made with chromoly steel as opposed to cheaper bikes with aluminum frames. We went with a higher end bike because steel frames offer better vibration damping properties than aluminum frames. In our experience it's not the bicycles, it's the conditions of some of the streets. It's very unfortunate that some of the streets in the wealthiest neighborhoods in the city are in pretty bad shape. We will continue to advocate with the city about this issue. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience with us.

Renee_L

Jan 2024

Great tour and guide with lots of historical information. The bikes are comfortable and in good condition.

laurenmQ1999CB

Nov 2023

Barrett was amazing!! Hands down the best tour guide we have had on our father daughter trips over the years. He keep the history alive and entertaining the entire trip. His ability to keep us laughing and depth of knowledge was bar none! Would take an another tour with him five days a week if we could!