The Original 'Creole and Crescent' Bike Tour

Overview

Established in 2011 as the first legitimate New Orleans bike tour company that wasn't run from a living room sofa.
-> 13 Years in Business
-> 3,000+ 5-star reviews across multiple platforms
-> Original Owner
-> Original Guides
-> Original Tours
-> What more could you want from a tour company?

Who else is better qualified to show you New Orleans than the people whose family, in 1696, cut their way through a mosquito infested swamp in order to establish what would become the world famous City of New Orleans?

Both versions of our 'Creole' tour (pedal & electric) showcase the original settlement of New Orleans - from the French Quarter, down Esplanade Ave. to city park, and back again to the French Quarter through the neighborhoods of Bayou St. John and Treme.

Choose FreeWheelin' for the most:
-> authentic
-> informative
-> and entertaining Bike Tours of New Orleans mon ami.

Don't deliberate, this is the tour that you need to do, visit our website for the easiest booking experience.

City: New Orleans

Sun 08 Jun

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Starting at $55.00

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Sun 08 Jun

Starting at $55.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Complementary ponchos for rainy weather.

Helmet, Handlebar Bag & Bell

Use of bicycle

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for idividuals who cannot ride a bike! If that is you, please don't book a bike tour.

What To Expect

French Quarter

We meet and begin the tour at the FreeWheelin' shop in the French Quarter @ 317 Burgundy St. *Updated description coming - see either our company website or the 'Electric Creole Cruise' description on Viator since both tours are essentially the same with the biggest difference being the type of bike used on tour.

Frenchmen Street

The locals Bourbon Street and epicenter of the New Orleans live music scene

City Park

We ride through a thousand year Live Oak tree grove and stop to hear stories about duels and tragedy's that took place in this majestic setting. Upon departure from the park we cross over Bayou St. John via 'Magnolia Bridge' before heading to Treme'.

Bayou St. John

The tour crosses Bayou St. John via 'Magnolia Bridge' and rides along the bayou for a while before turning into the neighborhood of the same name. We stop on the Live Oak tree lined Ursuline Avenue for another history lesson in a beautiful setting.

Treme

Into the Treme' we ride. Unlike many other tours, we take our riders deep into Treme' showing you the true version of the neighborhood that isn't depicted on popular shows produced by Hollywood. Since we're from New Orleans, we've got a lot of friends in the neighborhood; you'll be greeted with smiles, waives and a "hey baby" as we roll on to Armstrong Park & Congo Square.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

We stop to see the last and oldest of the St. Louis cemeteries to hear about the burial process of the deceased New Orleanians; it's an interesting story for sure. We do not give a tour of the cemetery; this is just a brief stop to hear stories as well as a photo op and opportunity for a short stroll among the tombs.

Congo Square

This is last stop on the tour, it's where it all comes together. This last stop is the birthplace of Jazz Music and the origins of Jazz Fest.

New Orleans

There are several other sights and a couple of more stops that can't be listed on this Trip Advisor description since they are not in the available choices for attractions.

Louis Armstrong Park

A ride through Louis Armstrong Park let's us know that we're almost finished with the best bike tour in the city. A peaceful ride along the fountain filled ponds and tree-lined path takes us to our final stop in Congo Square.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (67)

Phil_Carol_Green

Jan 2025

Brilliant Tour - Teddy was a great guide, funny & informative. Bikes were comfortable & felt very safe on the roads. Definitely recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you so much! We truly appreciate you touring with us here in New Orleans at FreeWheelin' and even more thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Teddy. We hope to share even more of the city with you on your next visit.

Cruiser29696433621

Dec 2024

This was my second time with free wheeling. I went back in 2015 on a trip through NOLA and of all the things my family and I did, it was the only thing I still remember vividly because it was so fun. My family and I did the pedal bike tour in 2015, but this time I did the electric bike tour with my husband. Both tours are so fun and informative! Our guide knew so much about NOLA and you could see he really loved his city. This is definitely worth it! If I’m ever back in NOLA I would definitely do this tour again!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you so much for coming back to see us after so many years! It was a pleasure to share what makes our city so unique and why we love it so much. We try to highlight our history and how it affects our present while trying to keep it entertaining and hopefully that shines through. We hope to see you and your family in the years to come.

michaelcY2501FD

Dec 2024

Tour guide was knowledgeable and added his own flair to history of the city. Very professional and serious about rider safety. Made stops at ice cream shop and some other unique sections of New Orleans. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you so much Michael! It's truly a pleasure to be able to show why our city is such a unique place amongst the world and we are thrilled here that showed and that you enjoyed the ride. We hope to see you again and share even more of New Orleans with you next time.