Beyond the French Quarter Bike Tour
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.
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Beyond the French Quarter Bike Tour
What's included in Beyond the French Quarter Bike Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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 beautiful architecture, passing by Faubourg Treme and into Faubourg St. John.
You'll see several charming New Orleans homes such as Luling Mansion and Degas House.
We'll ride through Creole neighborhoods like Faubourg Treme and Faubourg St. John, hearing stories about how old New Orleans and discovering hidden local spots to try.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Helmet
- Use of bicycle
- Local Guide
- Poncho when raining
- Beignets are not included in the price of the tour.
- Our guides are great, please don't forget them. Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please provide heights of all children so we can determine the correct bike size.
- Please be aware that the itinerary listed is a broad overview. Not every tour will be able to make every stop.
- Tours operate rain or shine. In the event of dangerous weather we will work with you to reschedule or refund.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The tour begins and ends at Dr. Bob’s Folk Art. Our shop is the first building on the left.
