General Info:
Departure Location: Our Shop @ 317 Burgundy St. in the French Quarter
Departure Time: Daily @ 9:45 am & 1:30 pm
*Check Our Booking Calendar for Real-Time Schedule
Duration: 2 to 3 Hours – Depends on Group Size & Skill
Distance: 7.5 Miles
Traffic Level: Moderate
Rider Skill Level: Novice or Better
Maximum Group Size: 12
Samantha Armstrong2024-04-05Great ride, local connection mattered and so great to work with! We had a young rider (12 year old) with us and they were great with him. Loved our ride and getting so see/experience parts of the city we may not have known about without them!
Holly Pressel2024-03-31We had an amazing experience with FreeWheelin’! The three of us enjoyed the Electric Cajun ride and all the local and historic information that was shared with us. We would highly recommend the ride!
Josh Gifford2024-03-19We had a blast with Teddy and learned a lot. If you are looking to get off Bourbon Street for a few hours, I can't think of a better way to get a sense of what life is actually like in "The Northern most Caribbean City". Next time, I think we'll book two different tours because the only part of this one that was bad was when it was over!😁
James French2024-03-17My wife and I were part of a small group, cycling round New Orleans, guided by Teddy. The cycles were a bit strange at first but we soon got the hang of them. Don't be put off by only one gear, as the whole tour is virtually flat. We had no problem keeping up. Teddy's knowledge of the city was amazing and very personal, delivered with humour. We would have no hesitation in recommending this tour.
Barry Stalnaker2024-03-02We had a great time on our e-bikes exploring the French Quarter, Mardi Gras World, the riverfront, and New Orleans City Park, all without having to worry about traffic or parking.
Brad Seamans2024-02-23Great way to see the other side of New Orleans. Away from Bourbon Street. Teddy was a fun and knowledgeable guide, a true New Orleanian. A fine story teller and you can tell he loves his city.
Robert Drake2024-02-23We had an awesome time on our tour with Ted! The e-bikes were a fun way to see the city. Ted was very knowledgeable and his passion for New Orleans shines through.
Karen Emtage-Elliott2024-02-12Great tour guide, interesting tour, nice bikes would definitely recommend.
Starting at our shop in the French Quarter, our Creole tour will explore the following topics. Topics that are not listed often arise during conversation and questions during the tour:
- Your bike tour begins with a succinct yet essential portrayal of days past.
- An oral illustration of New Orleans’ first 150 years (from 1696 to 1803) of existence from it’s backwater beginnings to a “Land of Riches” as advertised by the French government in order to lure much needed settlers to the territory, to being known as ‘The Jewel of the South.’
- Native American, French, Spanish & American History of New Orleans.
- 1,000 year old Oak Tree grove in City Park.
- Our ride will take us to one of the city’s most famous cemeteries, Saint Louis Cemetery No. 3 (photo below), where we’ll show you above-ground crypts and explain to you why this is the way that we bury our departed.
- Emerging from the cemetery, our bike tour passes over Bayou St. John and into City Park where lives the largest grove of mature Live Oak trees in the world. Historic recollections of the old dueling grounds whereby bullet and blade, many proud and charismatic New Orleanians met their demise.
- A break for refreshments at a local coffee/juice/sno-ball shop is on the itinerary too – remember to bring some cash because not everyone takes plastic.
- Our journey back to the French Quarter begins with a ride on Magnolia Bridge over Bayou St. John and down oak-canopied Ursulines Avenue before crossing into the famous Treme neighborhood – a place that music is always playing and good food is always cooking!
- Reserve a ticket and you’ll find out.
- All that awesomeness while being immersed in the natural beauty of many of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhoods aka (‘Faubourgs’) – we call that, “Passing a Good Time” Mon Ami.
- A few blocks away we apply the brakes at home base in the French Quarter, where restrooms and refreshments await. We’ll answer any questions that you may have, and give you our recommendations about what else is a ‘must do’ while in New Orleans.
$51 general ticket includes a professional licensed tour guide, your bike with a bell & handlebar bag, a helmet, and bottled water.
*Tax, tour guide gratuity, cost of food & drink, are not calculated.
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FreeWheelin’s Original ‘Creole & Crescent’ New Orleans Bike Tour is the “See Everything” tour that you’ve been looking for.
If you had to choose only one activity during your visit – this (we have an Electric version too) is it.
Our ‘Creole & Crescent’ Bike Tour is perfect for New Orleans first-timers, families, solo travelers and anyone who loves bike riding, beautiful scenery, sightseeing, history, entertaining storytelling and having a good time!
Starting at our shop in the French Quarter, we will begin our exploration into the first 150 years of the fascinating French, Spanish & American history of the Crescent City, entertain you with illuminating stories of colorful characters, we’ll take a peak at Frenchmen Street (the local’s Bourbon St.), soak in the beauty of the ‘Avenue of the Creoles’ that is packed with pre-Civil War Creole mansions, glide beneath the canopy of a nearly 1,000 year old Oak Tree grove in City Park and cruise the always lively Treme.
Our ride will take us to one of the city’s most famous cemeteries, Saint Louis Cemetery No. 3, where we’ll see above-ground crypts and explain to you why this is the way that we bury our departed.
Emerging from the cemetery, our bike tour passes over Bayou St. John and into City Park where lives the largest grove of mature Live Oak trees in the world. Historic recollections of the old dueling grounds whereby bullet and blade, many proud and charismatic New Orleanians met their demise.
A break for refreshments at a local coffee shop is on the itinerary too – remember to bring some cash.
Our journey back to the French Quarter begins with a ride on Magnolia Bridge over Bayou St. John and down oak-canopied Ursulines Avenue before crossing into the famous Treme neighborhood – a place that music is always playing and good food is always cooking!
The last stop is Louis Armstrong Park and the ‘Birthplace of Jazz Music.’ Congo Square (inside the park) is where the grand form of music, Jazz, came into existence. How, you ask? Reserve a ticket and you’ll find out.
All that awesomeness while being immersed in the natural beauty of many of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhoods aka (‘Faubourgs’) – we call that, “Passing a Good Time” Mon Ami.
Cameron L2024-04-09Super awesome time!!! It ended up just being my boyfriend and myself on the tour, it was so much fun! Teddy was our guide - WHAT A REAL ONE!! Super cool dude, super knowledgeable as he is and has been a local in the area his whole life, doing the tour for 13 years and really knows his stuff. We had a blast, a lot more fun than we expected for sure.
sandersross2024-03-31Biking in Nola! The tour and guide were both great! It was very informative and touched on a lot of different areas in New Orleans! Would recommend!
Barry Stalnaker2024-03-02A fun, laid-back way to see New Orleans. We had a great time on our e-bikes exploring the French Quarter, Mardi Gras World, the riverfront, and New Orleans City Park, all without having to worry about traffic or parking.
gailrw2024-02-21Great overview of New Orleans Matt, our guide, was wonderful. Great tour guide and patient with us on our e-bikes. He made the 3 hours go by so fast. We learned a lot and had so much fun. Great overview of the city on our first day!
graham5556032024-01-02City cycle tour Carefully guided by interesting and knowledgeable leader. Good route getting into parts of the city that we would otherwise have missed.
Sean M2023-12-30Beautiful Bike Ride around Historic District and Park Had a great time cruisin’ with the family today - Ebike’s were in great shape and made the ride a breeze. Educative, interesting and worthwhile experience with a great guide. Highly recommend - no easier way to see some of the best parts and historic areas of the city in a few hours.
MaryEllen L2023-12-13Great tour! The tour was great. The guide had exceptional knowledge of the history of New Orleans. Loved the e-bikes the made the tour a great experience
GOESgirl2023-12-09Best Intro to NOLA My husband I and I spent 4 days in NOLA. The Free Wheelin' bike tour was the first thing we did and it was AWESOME! We cycled thru the French Quarter and then headed out to many of the outlying neighborhoods. The sights and historical background provided by our guide were eye opening. His obvious pride in NOLA was infectious and set us up for a much more meaningful visit to New Orleans. Hands down - the best thing we did!
nancy t2023-12-06Do it! Loved this tour! I have been on many Nola tours and this was by far my favorite. Super informative and fun. Couldn't recommend it more.
Amanda H2023-11-24Calm helpful guides and great way to see New Orleans Great way to see plenty of New Orleans without walking for hours! Went with a nervous child who took some time getting used to the bike and traffic but the guides were fabulous at calming everyone and making it a fabulous experience! Only (small) issue was the freezing snow cones as snacks halfway through?! But excellent helpful guide and frequent stops to see cemetery, park, houses and so much more!