New Orleans City Bike Tour of French Quarter, Treme, Garden District and More
by Paved Paradise Bike Tours New Orleans
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$120Overview
This bike tour covers approximately 9 miles over three and a half hours through New Orleans, guided by a fully licensed local expert. The ride begins in the French Quarter, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the United States, where participants spend about ninety minutes seeing historic architecture and hearing about the area's music and history. The group then stops for five minutes at St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest Catholic Church in America, to admire its architecture. Next, there is a fifteen-minute walk around Jackson Square to view local art and street performers. The ride continues along Royal Street, passing balconies and galleries with live street music. A five-minute stop is made at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, one of the oldest bars in the country, where the guide shares stories about the pirate Jean Lafitte. The tour proceeds through the Central Business District, known for its restaurants, shops, and galleries, with the guide pointing out notable locations. At Congo Square, there is a ten-minute stop to learn about the origins of jazz and famous musicians from New Orleans. The route then passes through the Treme neighborhood, recognized for its music and Mardi Gras traditions, and along Frenchmen Street, the city's music district, where the guide indicates venues with live bands. Riding atop the Mississippi River levee offers views of commercial vessels and steamboats. The final part of the tour explores the Garden District for about an hour, stopping to see historic homes and learn about notable former residents. The tour concludes with a five-minute stop at Lafayette Cemetery No.1, where burial customs and famous interments are discussed. The tour includes use of a bicycle and helmet, bottled water, a poncho if it rains, and guidance from a local expert.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
French Quarter
Cycle through one of the oldest neighborhoods in the country. View its distinctive architecture, listen to street music, and learn about the area's history during a 90-minute visit.
90 min
St. Louis Cathedral
Pause for 5 minutes to admire the oldest Catholic Church in America and its impressive architecture.
5 min
Jackson Square
Spend 15 minutes walking around the historic city center to see local art displays and street performers.
15 min
Royal Street
Ride past balconies and art galleries known for their beauty. Enjoy live music performed by street artists along this street.
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
Stop for 5 minutes at one of the United States' oldest bars. Hear stories about pirate Jean Lafitte and the bar's role in fencing stolen goods.
5 min
Central Business District
Pass through the city's main area for dining, shopping, and art galleries. The guide points out notable venues to visit.
Congo Square
Pause for 10 minutes at the site where jazz originated. Learn about the music's creation and famous local musicians.
10 min
Treme
Cycle through this historic music neighborhood, known for its influence on New Orleans music and Mardi Gras traditions.
Frenchmen Street
Ride along the lively music district where the guide identifies venues hosting live bands that evening.
Mississippi River
Travel atop the river levee and watch commercial vessels and old steam boats pass by, noting the river's importance to the city's location.
Garden District
Spend about 60 minutes admiring grand historic homes. Hear about the notable residents and architectural styles of this neighborhood.
60 min
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
Stop for 5 minutes at this cemetery. The guide explains unique local burial customs and mentions famous people interred here.
5 min
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans City Bike Tour of French Quarter, Treme, Garden District and More
by Paved Paradise Bike Tours New Orleans
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$120Overview
This bike tour covers approximately 9 miles over three and a half hours through New Orleans, guided by a fully licensed local expert. The ride begins in the French Quarter, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the United States, where participants spend about ninety minutes seeing historic architecture and hearing about the area's music and history. The group then stops for five minutes at St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest Catholic Church in America, to admire its architecture. Next, there is a fifteen-minute walk around Jackson Square to view local art and street performers. The ride continues along Royal Street, passing balconies and galleries with live street music. A five-minute stop is made at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, one of the oldest bars in the country, where the guide shares stories about the pirate Jean Lafitte. The tour proceeds through the Central Business District, known for its restaurants, shops, and galleries, with the guide pointing out notable locations. At Congo Square, there is a ten-minute stop to learn about the origins of jazz and famous musicians from New Orleans. The route then passes through the Treme neighborhood, recognized for its music and Mardi Gras traditions, and along Frenchmen Street, the city's music district, where the guide indicates venues with live bands. Riding atop the Mississippi River levee offers views of commercial vessels and steamboats. The final part of the tour explores the Garden District for about an hour, stopping to see historic homes and learn about notable former residents. The tour concludes with a five-minute stop at Lafayette Cemetery No.1, where burial customs and famous interments are discussed. The tour includes use of a bicycle and helmet, bottled water, a poncho if it rains, and guidance from a local expert.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
French Quarter
Cycle through one of the oldest neighborhoods in the country. View its distinctive architecture, listen to street music, and learn about the area's history during a 90-minute visit.
90 min
St. Louis Cathedral
Pause for 5 minutes to admire the oldest Catholic Church in America and its impressive architecture.
5 min
Jackson Square
Spend 15 minutes walking around the historic city center to see local art displays and street performers.
15 min
Royal Street
Ride past balconies and art galleries known for their beauty. Enjoy live music performed by street artists along this street.
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
Stop for 5 minutes at one of the United States' oldest bars. Hear stories about pirate Jean Lafitte and the bar's role in fencing stolen goods.
5 min
Central Business District
Pass through the city's main area for dining, shopping, and art galleries. The guide points out notable venues to visit.
Congo Square
Pause for 10 minutes at the site where jazz originated. Learn about the music's creation and famous local musicians.
10 min
Treme
Cycle through this historic music neighborhood, known for its influence on New Orleans music and Mardi Gras traditions.
Frenchmen Street
Ride along the lively music district where the guide identifies venues hosting live bands that evening.
Mississippi River
Travel atop the river levee and watch commercial vessels and old steam boats pass by, noting the river's importance to the city's location.
Garden District
Spend about 60 minutes admiring grand historic homes. Hear about the notable residents and architectural styles of this neighborhood.
60 min
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
Stop for 5 minutes at this cemetery. The guide explains unique local burial customs and mentions famous people interred here.
5 min
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.