New Orleans Guided Bike Tour Adventure

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.

Meeting Point

1735 Washington Ave

1735 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA

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.

What's included:

• Poncho when raining
• Helmet
• Local Guide

Not included:

• Our guides are great, please don't forget them. Gratuity is not included in the price.

What to expect:

Duration: between 3 hours and 3 hours, 30 minutes

French Quarter

New Orleans, Louisiana

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.

1 hour, 30 minutes

St. Louis Cathedral

615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Admire the impressive architecture of the oldest Catholic Church in America.

5 minutes

Jackson Square

751 Decatur St, , New Orleans, 70181, Louisiana

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

15 minutes

Royal Street

Royal Street, , New Orleans, 70130, Louisiana

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.

Pass by without stopping

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

941 Bourbon Street, , New Orleans, 70116-3120, Louisiana

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.

5 minutes

Central Business District

New Orleans, Louisiana

Filled with the city's best restaurants, shops, and art galleries. Your guide will tell which ones not to miss.

Pass by without stopping

Congo Square

701 N Rampart St, Entrance at the Corner of N. Rampart and Saint Peter Streets, New Orleans, 70116-3085, Louisiana

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.

10 minutes

Treme

New Orleans, Louisiana

This is the epicenter of music in New Orleans then and now. It's also home to the city's best Mardi Gras traditions.

Pass by without stopping

Frenchmen Street

Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, 70119, Louisiana

Pedal past the lively music district. Your guide will point to where the best bands are playing that night.

Pass by without stopping

Mississippi River

Louisiana

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.

Pass by without stopping

Garden District

New Orleans, 70130-5968, Louisiana

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.

1 hour

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

1416-1498 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, 70130, Louisiana

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.

5 minutes