Top New Orleans Bike Tours

Discover historic New Orleans in an open‐top double‐decker bus on this hop‐on hop‐off sightseeing tour. With your 1-day ticket, design a personal itinerary with several stops, including the French Market, Jackson Square, and the Garden District. Enjoy unobstructed views and fun onboard commentary as you soak up ‘The Big Easy’.

Pedal through two centuries of New Orleans history on a combo bike tour of the French Quarter and Garden District. Learn about the city’s Creole roots as you ride along the banks of the Mississippi and through the legendary streets of the oldest neighborhood in town. Then, cross over to the ‘American’ side, where stately southern mansions overlook leafy boulevards and the time-worn tombs of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. It’s a great way to meet the many faces of New Orleans while enjoying fresh air and exercise.

Journey through time on a paddle-wheel boat ride along the mighty Mississippi. Stroll the deck, cozy up with family and friends, and delight in the sparkle of the urban shoreline at dusk. This excursion includes a Creole‐inspired dinner (if option selected) and live jazz music.

Avoid hours of walking between landmarks on an active and convenient bike tour through the heart of New Orleans. In addition to navigating for you, your guide provides little–known facts and anecdotes about the city’s must-see landmarks, from the Mississippi River to Congo Square. Bottled water and a small group size ensure a comfortable tour.

The bike tour is the ideal way to save time and see the highlights of the Garden District in a short space of time. Cycle under towering oak trees and learn about the history of the area from your guide. Highlights include a ride through the Irish Channel neighborhood to see its diverse architectural styles and a visit to St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

See more of New Orleans without the hassle of renting a car on this half-day bike tour that takes you around the famous French Quarter and beyond to explore neighborhoods many tourists never go. Learn about the city’s fascinating history directly from the owner of the tour company as you make stops at Jackson Square, the Garden District, historic cemeteries, Royal Street, the downtown area, and more.

Take a two-wheeled ride through the raucous history and heritage of New Orleans on a bike tour that takes you from the lively streets of the French Quarter to the swampy bayous at the edge of the town. Learn about the city's founding as you follow a flat and leisurely route down oak-lined avenues, through leafy parks, and past creepy cemeteries to reach Bayou St. John. It's a great way to get off the tourist track and see the diverse neighborhoods of the Big Easy.

See New Orleans beyond just the French Quarter on a bike tour that gets you out into less-touristy neighborhoods like Faubourg Tremé and Storyville. Learn about the city's multicultural origins and follow the evolution of jazz, stopping to hear local lore and snap photos at landmarks like Congo Square and the famous St. Louis Cemetery No. 2. The flexibility of both a small group size and two-wheeled tour is a great way to expand your view of the Big Easy.

Combine cycling with partying with this nighttime bike ride for small groups of up to six people. You'll be provided with a light-up bicycle and glow bracelets before heading out on the town with your DJ guide to explore the French Quarter. you'll make plenty of stops along the way to eat, drink, and be merry.

Biking the Garden District in New Orleans is a great way to learn about the neighborhood’s rich history and culture. Skip the hassles of traffic and parking as you make your way to antebellum mansions, historic cemeteries, and celebrity homes, all while hearing entertaining tales about the area from your guide.

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.

Explore New Orleans the fun and flexible way on a bike tour of the famous French Quarter. Cover more ground than a walking tour while enjoying the freedom to stop and take photos, and see places that many tourists never venture, including Treme and musical Frenchmen Street. You’ll ride alongside an owner of the tour company for personal service and insight into the city they love.

The tour begins with a ride through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, home to history, art, and delightful shotgun houses. Your licensed tour guide will take you up Esplanade Ave, once known as “Creole Millionaires Row”. We’ll ride the oak lined avenue and marvel at the architecture, passing by Faubourg Treme and into Faubourg St. John. After a leisurely pedal through City Park, we’ll stop for a well-deserved break. Riders will have the opportunity to purchase beignets and café au lait at Cafe Du Monde. We then follow the trail of one of the oldest roads in the US - Bayou Road, the very reason New Orleans exists. Lastly we’ll pedal our way back through the historic French Quarter and the Marigny, admiring the sights along the way. Tour length: Approximately 9 miles Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. We live, work, and play in these neighborhoods; we'll show you hidden gems you'll want to revisit later.

Did you know New Orleans has a vibrant microbrewery scene? Come taste for yourself! What could be better than a bike ride from one craft beer to the next, interspersed with the sights and stories of the Garden District? Not much, if you ask us. We'll pedal to our first brew at Port Orleans Brewery. Next we'll zig-zag together through the the Irish Channel and the Garden District, stopping in at two more breweries along the route. Between refreshing libations, you'll get to see and hear about some of New Orleans most beautiful neighborhoods. Frosty beers and a bike ride with friends - old and new; it's the best way to get off the beaten path and enjoy this city like a local. 3 craft beers are included in the price. This is an excellent group activity. Please call in advance to schedule groups larger than 10. Adults, ages 21 and over only

Ride along the Mississippi River on this 3-hour bike tour of important New Orleans neighborhoods. You'll learn about history, architecture, as well as personal recommendations, from a city certified tour guide as you ride through uptown and downtown New Orleans. Stop for some refreshments and enjoy the stately mansions, oak-lined streets, and the city's famous cemeteries. Common stops include the French Market, Congo Square, Commander’s Palace, and Frenchmen Street.

The New Orleans music history bike tour has been created by a musician and student of music, having a rich understanding of the city and its greatest export. Along this bike tour, you will gain an understanding of how music developed in the city and how it influenced the world. See the sites, listen to the music, and learn more about famous New Orleanian artists. Sites that are often visited on this tour include the Ursulines Convent, St Phillip Ballroom, Old French Opera House, Congo Square, Storyville, Eagle Saloon, Treme, Caldonia Inn, Joe’s Crazy Corner, Cosimo Matassa’s studio, and Frenchmen Street. These music titans are often expanded upon: Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Jelly Roll Morton, Buddy Bolden, Mardi Gras Indians, Louis Armstrong, Professor Longhair, Earl Palmer, The Meters, Rebirth Brass Band, Trombone Shorty, and Fats Domino.

Did you know New Orleans has a vibrant microbrewery scene? Come taste for yourself! What could be better than a bike ride from one craft beer to the next, interspersed with the sights and stories of New Orleans? Not much, if you ask us. We'll pedal to our first brew at Parleaux Beer Lab. Next we'll zig-zag together through the the Bywater, Marigny and the French Quarter, stopping for two more brews along the route. Between refreshing libations, you'll get to see and hear about some of New Orleans most beautiful neighborhoods. Frosty beers and a bike ride with friends - old and new; it's the best way to get off the beaten path and enjoy this city like a local.

Take a tour from a guide who has deep roots in the French Quarter and Garden District. Not only will you help the local community, you'll have a hometown perspective. As a child, I rode the streetcar each day to school and later attended Loyola University during Katrina. The areas I cover are a familiar landscape, and I can't wait to share my insights and the city's history with you.

If you’re a foodie visiting New Orleans, then there’s no better way to find local haunts than to go on a tour with a local whose family have worked in the food industry for over 200 years. Find out insider secrets about the city’s food scene and taste lots of delicious dishes along the way. Potential treats you could try include chargrilled oysters, “gumbo” (local stew), “muffuletta” (an Italian sandwich), “beignets” (doughnuts), pralines, and more.

Get an insider's view of the New Orleans music scene with a sixth-generation New Orleanian as your guide! You'll visit some of the liveliest neighborhoods in town, including the French Quarter. Marigny, and Treme, visiting top music venues and talking about the city's musical history and traditions along the way.

Experience the French Quarter as locals do on this private tour of the most popular neighborhood in New Orleans. Your private guide, a sixth-generation New Orleanian, will take you on a walk through this historic neighborhood, telling you about hundreds of years of history as you visit important sights such as Jackson Square and the French Market.

Music, local art, some interesting bars and a fun tour guide. See and hear about the longest mural in the united states along the irish channel. Quite the history lesson.

The most affordable Bike Tour of New Orleans! Beat the crowds and avoid the traffic with this early morning tour of Louisiana’s most visited attraction, New Orleans’ French Quarter. The tour starts and ends at our bike shop located conveniently near the French Quarter, one block off Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny neighbourhood. We will set you up on a bicycle before your tour guide and a group of no more than 12 bike riders set off for the French Quarter. This hour tour features some of the most influential places in New Orleans’ storied past.