New Orleans Heart of the City Small-Group Bike Tour


3 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 10
Mobile ticket

Overview

Join us on this guided tour through the most unique city in America, New Orleans, in the best possible way to explore it...on a bicycle. Heart of the City is a 3 hour exploration of the 5 most historic neighborhoods of New Orleans. The trek will shed light on New Orleans' traditions and heritage. As you are guided through the town and into the St. Roch Cemetery, you will learn about the city's colorful past and vibrant culture as you are taken on an exploration of the historic core of the city.

Group Maximum 10 travelers

Traffic Level:

Heart of the City: Light

Creole Odyssey: Moderate

Flower of the Lily: Heavy

Inclusions

  • Professional guide
  • Use of bicycle and helmet
  • Small-group bike tour
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Flambeaux Bicycle Tours & Bike Rentals

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Flambeaux Bicycle Tours & Bike Rentals, 626 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

Meet at our French Quarter location. We will get you and your party fitted on a bicycle, give you safety procedures, then we embark on our urban adventure.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mississippi River, LA

Our first stop is the Mississippi River.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: French Quarter, New Orleans, LA

Explore the oldest part of the city and see its most important historical sights.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans, LA

The Marigny is the oldest faubourg in the city. Get recommendations for the best music clubs in the city and learn about the cultural treasures that neighborhood conveys.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bywater District, Bywater District, New Orleans, Louisiana

We will ride through this trendy neighborhood of the 9th ward while learning about the city’s rich VooDoo culture.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: St. Roch Market, 2381 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-8352

We take our 10 minute brake at the St. Roch Market. Refreshments, coffee, and a restroom are available.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Roch and the Campo Santo, 1725 Saint Roch Ave At N. Derbigny, New Orleans, LA 70117-8223

Learn about the history of burial practices at the St. Roch Cemetery.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Treme, Treme, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Treme is the first free black neighborhood in the United States.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Louis Armstrong Park, 901 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3086

We will pedal through this pleasant urban park en route to Congo Square.

Stop At: Congo Square, 701 N Rampart St Entrance at the Corner of N. Rampart and Saint Peter Streets, New Orleans, LA 70116-3085

Our final stop is in Congo Square...one of the most sacred locations in the city.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Flambeaux Bicycle Tours, 626 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3506

The tours ends at our shop.

Duration: 5 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • All participants must be over 4'11"
  • Minimum age is 13 years
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Dress according to the weather, close toed shoes preferable.
  • 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/sandals while riding a bicycle is hazardous and are not allowed. Wearing sandals with a heel straps are the perfect alternative.
  • If you are driving the Basin Lot at 1205 Basin St. has the best rates in the French Quarter area.
  • We are located right next door to Twelfth Night Coffee if you need coffee before the tour. They serve coffee/espresso beverages and savory croissants/pastries.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
tylertripper
April 2022

I cannot recommend Eric and his tour enough. His knowledge and ability to communicate about the history and culture of New Orleans was just what we wanted on a short weekend trip here. The bikes were good quality (even had a convenient basket), there’s a bathroom stop halfway through the tour, an...

ettiennez
April 2022

I had a great bike Ride with Eric with the Heart of the City tour. Originally I wanted to do Tales of Two cities, but I loved that this tour focused on the French Quarter, Marigny, St. Roch, Treme and Armstrong park. I learned so much history, religion, culture and suggestions of places to check ...

rico36461
April 2022

Eric was an incredible guide who told very vibrant, fun and energetic stories all around the city. We have done bike tours in at least half a dozen cities, and have hired dozens of guides all around the world. And I really think Eric is for the best guys we have ever had. Our group of six cou...

Vincent_H
April 2022

The guide was extremely knowledgeable! The trip was academic, entertaining, and good exercise. It was the highlight of our four day stay.

Malini-Horiuchi
March 2022

This was one of the BEST ways to kick off our trip to New Orleans. Our guide Eric was beyond incredible. Having grown up and been in New Orleans for generations, he gave us a truly insiders perspective - it was off the beaten path and exactly what we were looking for. Eric is an incredible story ...

LadyBugTAkaTralene_W
March 2022

Eric was a GREAT tour guide! Provided us with great knowledge of New Orleans,. If you are not interested in the general tourist tour, then I suggest you try this tour company with the owner Eric. Th bike was a easy ride and the route Eric took us on was flat and smooth! I will do this tour agai...

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