New Orleans City Park on Big Lake

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans City Park on Big Lake

New Orleans, LA

Self-Guided Bike Tour

New Orleans Bike Tour

Our New Orleans self-guided bike tour is the perfect way to explore New Orleans City Park, Lake Pontchartrain, Cosimo's Bar, NOMA, St. Louis Cemetery #3, and much more. Included FREE with half-day or full-day bike rentals including cruiser bikes, priority city bikes, and more!

This self-guided bike tour of the Big Easy starts from our location at New Orleans’ City Park and takes riders through the French Quarter and NOLA’s most popular parks. This route takes you right up close to famous landmarks, historic mansions, and amazing restaurants – all steeped in bayou folklore!

After departing from our location right next to Big Lake, riders will circle around City Park; viewing Bayou St. John, and the St. John Levee. Next, you’ll visit the French Quarter. This world-famous district is home to a multitude of must-see landmarks. You’ll see Armstrong Park, St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square, and Esplanade Avenue. Other points of interest include Degas House Museum, Dufour/Baldwin House, Fortier Park, NOMA, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, and more! Included FREE with half-day and full-day rentals!

Starting at $30

Skill Level

Approx. Time

3 - 4 Hours

Bike Tour
New Orleans City Park

Established in 1854, City Park is one of the oldest public parks in the U.S. This popular park covers approximately 13,000 acres, is twice as large as New York’s Central Park and features many ancient oaks.

The French Quarter

The French Quarter is famous for lavish architecture, wrought iron balconies and shuttered windows. Examples of 18th century architecture are found along St. Anne St.

Degas House

The famous French painter Edward Degas resided in this Esplanade Ave. residence for a year.

Esplanade Avenue

This historic avenue was once a busy portage trade route between Lake Ponchartrain and the Mississippi River and home to many of the city’s elite.

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Included with this

Self-Guided Tour

  • YOUR CHOICE OF BIKE
  • ROUTE MAP WITH GREAT POINTS OF INTEREST AND HISTORICAL FACTS
  • A HELMET
  • A BIKE LOCK
  • BASKET/BIKE BAG TO HOLD BELONGINGS

Gear up for the trip

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City Bike $39

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Cruiser Bike

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Tandem Bike $50

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Kids Bike $21

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What to bring & wear
  • comfortable clothes and shoes
  • sunglasses
  • sunscreen
  • water
  • A camera
  • some cash for lunch or a snack along the way!
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