New Orleans City Bike Tour

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.

City: New Orleans

Sun 15 Jun

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Starting at $60.00

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Sun 15 Jun

Starting at $60.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Poncho when raining

Bottled water

Helmet

Use of bicycle

Local Guide

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.

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.

Jackson Square

Walk around the center of the old city and take in the local art and street performers.

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.

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.

Central 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 (141)

346chelseaw

Sep 2020

My fiance and I booked a bike trip through Paved Paradise and were not disappointed. Brian and his crew showed us around the beautiful neighborhoods of New Orleans, specifically the garden district, the french quarter, and Treme neighborhood. Brian was a great guide and we we're lucky enough to be the only participants that afternoon! Highly recommend as Brian was knowledgeable, kind, and engaging. Be mindful that the city is flat but there is a lot of territory to cover! Our afternoon was about 90 degrees with absurd humidity. Paved Paradise was so gracious and provided us with water. Additionally, Brian answered any and all questions. He was kind enough to provide us with his best reading recommendations via email! Paved Paradise provided us a taste of their bananas, freshly picked behind their new office. Awesome experience, highly recommend if you want to know some history of New Orleans and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the city and its outskirts.

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thank you for choosing Paved Paradise and for the great review. It is always nice to hear feedback, especially from our first guests. Hope you enjoyed your stay in New Orleans!

RossdeCasbah

Sep 2020

So, as someone who has lived in New Orleans since 2003, I wanted to take a Friday for a bike tour with an independent, local start-up -- sort of a way to see the city differently during the pandemic. Paved Paradise did not disappoint. From their location at a converted corner gas station to the smart storytelling and conversations about tracking down the history of different well-known sites in the Garden District, this tour was excellent. It's a cooperative of four owner-tour guides and they were all on-hand, getting us safely checked-in on fully sanitized bikes, bike helmets, and as many water bottles as we needed along the route. Our tour guide, Brian, was excellent. A true storyteller who really focused on the specific histories of people attached to the places we visited. His surprise stop at a former famous Saints player's house was hilarious. And his epic tale of one of the longest bare-knuckle boxing matches in American history, which he launched into at the corner of a former boxing training site, was super funny and informative. Basically, this is a must-do tour. These folks are so genuine and have built something from the ground-up. They give a great introduction to the city, but also information for locals and even natives.

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thanks for riding with us! We really enjoyed the afternoon.

Sergiolepradet

Oct 2023

Bike ride in the tourist areas of New Orleans. Absolutely worth doing at the start of your stay for an overall overview of the city and its specificities. Thanks to our guide for his explanations and his patience with our bad English!