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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What To Expect
Esplanade Avenue
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.
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Degas House
You’ll see several charming New Orleans homes such as Luling Mansion and Degas House.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Seventh Ward
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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
You’ll learn about our fascinating burial rituals in our “Cities of the Dead”.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
City Park
We’ll take a leisurely pedal through the live oak groves and Spanish moss, seeing the sights and enjoying the flora and fauna of City Park. Your guide will point out museums, botanical and sculpture gardens, along with other attractions.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cafe Du Monde
We’ll stop for a well-deserved break. Riders will have the opportunity to purchase beignets and café au lait at Cafe Du Monde in City Park.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Bayou St. John
We then follow the trail of one of the oldest roads in the US – Bayou Road, the very reason New Orleans exists.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
French Quarter
We’ll pass through the historic French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny on the way back.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Max group – 10
