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.
- 3-hour small-group bicycle tour of New Orleans
- Learn the fascinating Creole history of the city while cycling through its most interesting neighborhoods
- Travel off the beaten path and see parts of the city that many tourists miss
- See City Park, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, Faubourg Marigny, Louis Armstrong Park, and more
- Bike to watery Bayou St. John at the edge of the city
- Flat, easy route suitable for most fitness levels
- Includes bike and helmet rental
What To Expect
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
Our journey embarks from our French Quarter location.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
French Quarter
As we embark on our journey to Mid-City we stop to show you the oldest building in the city.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Faubourg Marigny
Frenchmen St., music, history…and the heart beat of the city’s culture.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mid-City
A bulk of the tour is riding through Mid-City.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Learn about our district burial practices at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
City Park
Ride through the largest urban park in the city. We stop at Cafe du Monde’s City Park location for our 10 minute brake.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bayou St. John
Ride along this natural and historic waterway that was traversed by Native Americans and early French settlers.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Congo Square
Learn about the origins of Jazz in this sacred location.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours & Bike Rentals
The tour will end at our shop.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress according to the weather; closed-toed shoes preferable
Minimum age is 13 years
All participants must be over 4’11”
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
Wearing flip-flops/slippers while riding a bicycle is hazardous. We prohibit them on our tours. Wearing sandals with heel straps are the perfect alternative.
If you need coffee before the tour, we are located right next door to Twelfth Night Coffee. They serve hot and cold coffee/espresso beverages and croissants/pastries.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Max group – 10
