What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The tour begins and ends at Dr. Bob’s Folk Art. Our shop is the first building on the left.
1
Esplanade Avenue
35 minutes
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.
2
Degas House
5 minutes
You'll see several charming New Orleans homes such as Luling Mansion and Degas House.
3
Seventh Ward
30 minutes
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.
4
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
10 minutes
You'll learn about our fascinating burial rituals in our "Cities of the Dead".
5
City Park
45 minutes
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.
6
Cafe Du Monde - City Park
25 minutes
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.
7
Bayou St. John
30 minutes
We then follow the trail of one of the oldest roads in the US - Bayou Road, the very reason New Orleans exists.
8
French Quarter
15 minutes
We'll pass through the historic French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny on the way back.
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