New Orleans Creole Bike Tour Experience

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.

Meeting Point

FreeWheelin' Bike Tours & Rentals

317 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

Our shop is in the middle of the block between N. Rampart and Burgundy in the French Quarter.

What's included:

• Complementary ponchos for rainy weather.
• Helmet, Handlebar Bag & Bell

Not included:

• Alcohol, drugs & foreign substnaces that can lead to rider impairment.
• Tour guide gratuity. If you enjoyed your ride then please tip your guide.
• Food, drink, refreshments or anything else that the rider(s) wish to purchase hile on tour.

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 3 hours

French Quarter

New Orleans, Louisiana

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.

15 minutes

Esplanade Avenue

Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, USA

Also known as, 'The Avenue of the Creoles' or Millionaires Row', we ride this 4+ mile stretch from it' beginning to our stop in city park. Along the way we see mansions of the old Creole aristocracy and here stories about who these were/are and their influence on New Orleans culture and society. This portion of the tour also stops at, 'Gayerre Place' to see the decorative monument, 'Peace, the Genius of History.'

30 minutes

Frenchmen Street

Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, 70119, Louisiana

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

5 minutes

City Park

New Orleans, Louisiana

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'.

20 minutes

Bayou St. John

New Orleans, Louisiana

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.

20 minutes

Treme

New Orleans, Louisiana

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.

20 minutes

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

3421 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, 70119-2902, Louisiana

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.

10 minutes

Congo Square

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

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.

10 minutes

New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

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.

5 minutes

Louis Armstrong Park

901 N Rampart St, , New Orleans, 70116-3086, Louisiana

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.

10 minutes