New Orleans Historic Neighborhoods Bike Tour

We will begin our journey with a pedal through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, filled with beautiful architecture and locals-only hidden gems. You’ll enter St Vincent de Paul Cemetery, where your learn about our fascinating funerary customs. You'll then cruise through the historic French Quarter. Your guide will tell you stories of New Orleans and its most famous characters, as well as giving their personal recommendations for places to visit during your stay. You’ll see Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Frenchmen St, and more while enjoying a leisurely ride through the oldest, most vibrant Creole neighborhoods of the city.
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

3027 Chartres St

3027 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

LOCATION: This tour begins and end at Dr. Bob's Folk Art, 3027 Chartres St, New Orleans. Our shop is the first building on the left as you enter the gate. Please arrive 10min before your scheduled departure time.

What's included:

• Poncho
• 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 2 hours and 2 hours, 30 minutes

French Quarter

New Orleans, Louisiana

Bike through one of the oldest neighborhoods in the country.

1 hour

St. Louis Cathedral

615 Pere Antoine Aly, , New Orleans, 70116-3291, Louisiana

Admire the beautiful architecture of the oldest operating Catholic church in the US.

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

St Vincent De Paul Cemetery

1401 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA

The St Vincent De Paul Cemetery, also known as Louisa Street Cemetery, was established in 1844. You'll have the opportunity to learn about New Orleans unique funerary practices in this fascinating "city of the dead".

15 minutes

Frenchmen Street

Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, 70119, Louisiana

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

10 minutes

Royal Street

Royal Street, , New Orleans, 70130, Louisiana

Cruise by some of the most beautiful balconies and galleries in the city. Stop to hear some live music from the many street performers up and down the street.

15 minutes

Marigny

Marigny, New Orleans, LA, USA

Enjoy the charming Creole neighborhood known as Faubourg Marigny.

10 minutes