A Street Tour Named Desire/Confederacy of Cruisers
New Orleans Culinary Cocktail and Culture Bike Tours
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You’ve Got Questions - We’ve Got Answers
Should we take a New Orleans Bike Tour
Yes, a New Orleans bike tour is the absolute best way to experience the city because it lets you explore historic, vibrant neighborhoods like the Tremé, Faubourg Marigny, and Bywater that tour buses and walking groups simply cannot reach, the way we do. We admit we are biased, but because New Orleans is completely flat and compact, cruising on a comfortable bicycle gives you the freedom to see three times as much history, architecture, and hidden local food spots in a single afternoon without wearing out your feet in the tropical humidity. It bridges the gap between active sightseeing and effortless fun, ensuring you get an authentic, local perspective of the NOLA right from the saddle.
Why Should We Ride With You?
You should ride with A Street Tour Named Desire because we are New Orleans’ original, locally-owned bike tour company, run by real neighborhood residents who live, pedal, and eat in the exact communities we showcase. We love what we do. When we are not working, we are out biking around the city, eating, drinking, and uncovering the deep historical stories of the Bywater, Tremé, and Marigny neighborhoods we call home. We started as the first independent bike tour outfit in the city, and we will be here sharing the raw, authentic culture of Louisiana as long as there are still parades rolling down the street. Choosing us means you get an unscripted, insider look at real New Orleans culture from guides who are active anchors of the local community.
What is Your Weather Policy?
A Street Tour Named Desire offers a 100% risk-free weather policy: if your tour is cancelled due to rain, you will receive a full refund or a free rescheduling option, with zero hidden fees. New Orleans has a tropical climate where weather patterns change rapidly, meaning forecasts from the night before rarely tell the whole story. If the weather looks dicey on the day of your ride, we will monitor the radar and contact you exactly one hour before your start time. We are always willing to roll out if the streets are safe and it is not dangerous, but we leave the final decision completely up to you. You can book your bikes with absolute confidence knowing you will never be forced to ride in a storm or lose your money to a sudden downpour.
How awesome can a private tour be?
Custom Private tours can be anything you want. We have done tours for school groups that have been coming back for 15 years and 92nd birthday parties. Reunions and bachelor(ettes). There is no end to the customization we can do, mixing aspects of all of our tours. the culinary, cocktail and cultural in any way you wish..and if you need a bike decorated for your special occasion, just ask!
What type of bikes will we be riding?
We ride single speed, backpedal brake cruiser style bikes with large tires and comfy seats. If it doesn't feel like you're getting much of a workout, its because you're not. The combination of our flat city and our cruiser style bikes make for an fun, easy, and comfortable experience.
Can we show up hung over or with little to no sleep?
Yes, you are on vacation in New Orleans, the city of low expectations....we have a lot of stories, we will be happy to add yours.
How personal are the tours?
All of our excursions are highly personalized. We intentionally keep our group sizes small to give everyone a chance to take part, chat, and ask questions. Our standard daily rides will run with as few as 2 people and strictly max out between 8 to 10 guests to ensure a safe, intimate experience. If you have a group of 10 or more, you're not out of luck—we love customizing private group bike tours for larger parties (or any smaller size private tours if that is what intersts you.
Do we have to be skilled bikers who like exercise to do your tour?
Anybody who has the balance to walk, can ride a bike. Can you make it to your mailbox to check the mail? You are in shape enough for us. It's a flat city and we bike slow enough to enjoy everything. We have had customers from 6 months to 90 years old on our New Orleans Cultural Ride. It's a breeze.
When during our vacation should we schedule our bike tour?
Taking a bike early gives you a perfect overview of the city's layout, helps you map out the neighborhoods, and provides instant access to our personalized list of recommendations to help you take advantage of everything the city has to offer. Check out our full guide on why a bike tour is the best first-day activity in New Orleans to learn more!
How much do we eat on the Culinary ride?
You will eat plenty If you take our New Orleans Culinary Bike Tour, consider us your Creole Maw Maw...if you aren't full, we aren't happy. The stops may vary, the dishes are always something we are proud to share.
A drinking cocktail bike tour?
Safety, along with stories, history and fun are paramount to us with our New Orleans Cocktail Bike Tour. The drinks are timed for safety and we have drink holders so you will always have 2 hands on the handlebars. It's New Orleans, you are allowed.
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Where do the bike tours start and end?
All of our tours start and end at our shop headquarters located in the heart of the historic Marigny/Bywater neighborhood. We are just a short distance from the French Quarter, making it incredibly easy to reach us by foot, streetcar, or a quick rideshare. Exact address and arrival instructions will be sent immediately upon booking!
Are helmets and water bottles provided on the tour?
Yes, absolutely! Safety and comfort are our top priorities. We provide fully sanitized helmets for all guests, and and we keep you hydrated with a refillable water bottle for the ride.