New Orleans Creole History and Culture Ride

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64 reviews

5.0

It will look so much better with you on it! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The neighborhoods have character, so does the pavement. A few hundred years of stories in both! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We want to share with you the New Orleans that made us who we are, as we bike through the historic and colorful neighborhoods of the Marigny, By water and St Roch.

It's not just the beauty of the streets, it's the stories they tell us, and we share with you. The street parades, the music, the food, the culture of inclusiveness, the creativity we can all be part of and the art we are surrounded by is no fluke, it is the product of the 300 years of history and culture that came before us. and these are what we will talk about at the many stops along the way.

Our tours are for any age, we cater our stories to each groups interests. The rifing is easy on flat and quiet streets, We bike slow, we bike happy, we wave to traffic and we stop to talk. That is what we would be doing if our company did not exist, so that is what we do since it does.

Feel Free to ask us anything, we are always here for you with advice for your trip, both before and after your tour.

Thanks,

Jeff and Danny

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: A Street Tour Named Desire

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–20 years) · Adults (21–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Basket for carrying small bags
Included: Bottled water
Included: Bicycle use: Use of bicycle

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages: There is a drink stop, not included in the price. No need to buy anything, we also use it as a time t answer all questions and talk about whatever is on your mind

Itinerary

Washington Square Park

15 min

A beautiful park, dating back to the early 1800's, lined with Louisiana's majestic oak trees is where we get to know one another. Located right next to Frenchmen Street, where our best music clubs are, we will orient you to the city and to the deep history that will give to the context to make the rest of the stories you hear make sense.

And a great place to bike a practice lap if it's been awhile.
Faubourg Marigny

1 h 30 min

The sight is the old Creole neighborhoods themselves. The Marigny is the oldest of the 'suburbs' surrounding the French Quarter, and we get the feeling from the streets and people as we bike slowly through the quiet streets.

Dating back 200 years with architecture and vibes that try to remain the same despite the modern world coming at us, this is where the people who play your music and cook your great food live.

A very local area that all are welcome in.
Bywater Historic District

one hour

Besides the beauty of the neighborhood itself, we will have stops at a few places important to us that explain who we are. We will see the spot of the nation changing Plessy vs Ferguson case, the levee wall and Missisppi River, and examples of local art and spots where our favorite music comes from.

These neighborhoods are all changing before our eyes, we embrace both the past and present with y'all, because both are pretty amazing.
Stop 4

15 min

Our drink and relaxation stop.

A neighborhood tavern that dates back to the 1930's and that we go back a long way with in the neighborhood.

A great place to enjoy the outdoor tables along the old street and ask anything still on your mind while enjoying a drink, or not...whatever you like.

We have the music schedules handy and all the food recommendations you can swallow.

Conversations with everyone at Marie's is how we live, if you like us you will love this spot.

Drink not included in the price of the tour.

If there are children on the tour we may stop at a different place, but fear not, it's all awesome.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Easy to get to from anywhere in the city! We may be around the corner on the Royal Street side of the park, you can't miss us!

End point

Easy to get to from anywhere in the city! We may be around the corner on the Royal Street side of the park, you can't miss us!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.