
New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 225 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour worth booking?
New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour is a 3-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $55 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 225 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 82 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (225)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $55 per person
Join us on this guided tour through the most unique city in America, in the best possible way to explore it...on a bicycle. The 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 town and into the St. Roch Cemetery, you will learn about the city's colorful past and vibrant culture. A native New Orleanian will take you on an exploration of the historic core of the city. Group Maximum 10 travelers
What you get
About this experience
Join us on this guided tour through the most unique city in America, in the best possible way to explore it...on a bicycle. The 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 town and into the St. Roch Cemetery, you will learn about the city's colorful past and vibrant culture. A native New Orleanian will take you on an exploration of the historic core of the city. Group Maximum 10 travelers
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Use of bicycle and helmet
- Professional guide
- Small-group bike tour
Not included
- Food and drinks, other than specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see and do
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.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Mississippi River
Our first stop is the Mississippi River.
10 minutes here
Jackson Square
Get a post card view of the historic city center and learn about the role it played in establishing la ville de la Nouvelle-Orléans.
15 minutes here
Faubourg Marigny
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.
30 minutes here
Bywater District
We will ride through this trendy neighborhood of the 9th ward while learning about the city’s rich VooDoo culture.
30 minutes here
St. Roch Community Church
Learn about the history of burial practices at the St. Roch Cemetery.
20 minutes here
Treme
The Treme is the first free black neighborhood in the United States.
20 minutes here
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
The tours ends at our shop.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- 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 slippers with heal strap are acceptable. No flip flops allowed .
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 225 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
225 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Family of 8 bike tour New Orleans
Our bike tour with John was one of the highlights of our stay in New Orleans and the perfect introduction to the city. John was great fun, knowledgable and happy to answer our questions about anything! Also amazing for recommendations on where to go on your stay for food, drink and music. The cycling was easy and relaxed, very flat with a lovely little coffee stop midway. A brilliant activity for our family group of 8, all ages up to 80! Thanks John, we had a great time!
Response from the operator: Thank y'all for the kind words! I was thrilled to be part of y'alls trip, come on back for 81!
via Tripadvisor
Great guide. Very...
Great guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. A great start to your trip and a good way to get some insight into New Orleans!
via Viator
Loved our heart of the city tour
My husband and I very much enjoyed our heart of the city bike tour @flambeauxtours with Eric. We rode our cruiser bikes through the French Quarter, Marigny, Bywater, and Tremé, each worth seeing. At just over halfway, we stopped at a coffeehouse for some much needed iced coffee. My favorite part was learning about the demographics/history of the people of New Orleans, such as the difference between Creole and Cajun. Eric is originally from the area, moved away for a while, and came back, which gives him a deep understanding and yet objectivity about the city. Eric gave us great recommendations for things to do and eat after the tour. I highly recommend #flambeauxtours.
via Tripadvisor
Eric's knowledge of NOLA is superb...
Eric's knowledge of New Orleans and Louisianna history was fantastic. It's a gentle ride of a tour and very flat and would suit anyone. The highlight for me was the cemetery visit.
via Tripadvisor
History on a Bike in New Orleans
We had an excellent tour guided by Eric despite the incredible humid weather of mid July (as expected in NOLA.) The bikes were comfortable and we had a great pace riding and stopping in shaded areas to learn the history of NOLA and then explore other areas about the city. We learned about the background of Voodoo religion, had a great coffee stop (with some air conditioning), a cemetary stop with an education on the above ground crypts and ended in Treme with the history of the first free black city in America (1810!) Eric is a great historian and brings a passion to his tours providing insight into the history of the region. He is also a great citizen of the area showing hospitality to all the people we encountered along our tour. This was a great experience for my wife and I who were joined by two other sisters in their 20s. The ride was perfect for all of us.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 79
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 82
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour cost?
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Prices start at $55 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 225 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour?
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Around 79 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour, New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour?
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Included: Bottled water; Use of bicycle and helmet; Professional guide; and Small-group bike tour. Not included: Food and drinks, other than specified; and Hotel pickup and drop-off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
What languages is New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour?
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Across 225 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
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