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New Orleans History and Sightseeing Bike Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10

ExcellentTop 3% in New Orleans

277 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cycle through the French Quarter, Tremé, and iconic New Orleans landmarks while a local guide shares stories of the city’s past and present.

About this tour

See New Orleans from the seat of a bike on a three-hour small-group ride through the city’s storied streets. With a local guide leading the way, this New Orleans history and sightseeing bike tour connects the city’s humble beginnings with the landmarks and neighborhoods that shape its character today.

Ride from the French Quarter toward the Mississippi River, St. Louis Cemetery, Faubourg Tremé, Louis Armstrong Park, and Congo Square. Along the route, hear stories of residents past and present while taking in the architecture and atmosphere at an easy, engaging pace. A comfortable bike with a basket and bottled water are provided, so you can focus on the sights and the stories.

Meet on Dauphine Street in the French Quarter, next to the Museum of Death, and arrive at least 20 minutes before departure. Choose this New Orleans history and sightseeing bike tour for a lively introduction to the city’s past and present, told one neighborhood at a time.

Highlights

  • Ride through the French Quarter and trace the city’s beginnings
  • Admire the Mississippi River and St. Louis Cemetery
  • Explore Faubourg Tremé, Louis Armstrong Park, and Congo Square
  • Hear stories of New Orleans’ past and present from a local guide

What's included

Included

  • Comfortable bike with basket
  • Bottled water
  • Local guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate footwear for riding a bike
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  • Meet at the bike shop on Dauphine Street in the French Quarter, next to the Museum of Death
  • Arrive at least 20 minutes before the tour; late arrivals are not eligible for refunds
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.97 on Viator and 4.82 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.2. Top 3% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 3% of tours in New Orleans by this score.

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