The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in French Quarter, Louisiana (LA)

April 28, 2022 Milan Banda

Laissez les bons temps rouler! In New Orleans the good times are perpetually rolling down Bourbon Street, which, thanks to the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, has quite a party animal reputation. Once you’ve soaked up the scenery of the historic French Quarter, tour the elegant Garden District and meet the colorful characters of Frenchmen Street. Experience the city's supernatural vibe at the Voodoo Museum or by taking a guided ghost or vampire tour through taverns, alleyways, and cemeteries.
Restaurants in New Orleans

1. Royal Carriages

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5.0 based on 5,682 reviews

Royal Carriages

Royal Carriages have been rolling through the French Quarter for over 75 years. We’re the oldest locally owned tour company in all of the city and according to travelers, our carriages tours are the best way to meet the French Quarter. Our tours are immersive, entertaining, and historically accurate. You’ll have a ton of fun with top rated licensed guides who are well-versed in New Orleans' 300 years of wonder. Travelers love the way we present the history in an authentic and exciting way. Discover why travelers say carriage tours are "the highlight of our trip", "our favorite NOLA activity", and "are worth every penny."

2. The American Bicycle Rental Company

1025 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3179 +1 504-522-4368 [email protected] http://www.bikerentalneworleans.com
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5.0 based on 336 reviews

The American Bicycle Rental Company

24 Hour Returns - Look no further, you've found what you are looking for. American Bicycle Rental is a local, family owned business - we are not a national chain. Bike Rental is our business - we strive to give our customers the best possible bicycling experience that money can buy. Helmets, locks, baskets, lights for night riding are included in the price. We offer the highest quality, most reliable bike rentals in New Orleans - check out our reviews across the web and see for yourself. There are cheaper rentals in town but as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. We have the only secure indoor facility in the city for 24-hour self-returns. ALL of our bikes are made in the U.S.A. - not just a few. Do yourself a huge favor and rent one of our top-notch bikes, you'll be glad that you spent the extra couple of bucks for a quality ride and superior equipment!

Reviewed By michellecM3091JG - East Grand Rapids, United States

New Orleans is a great place to explore by bike. It’s flat, has bike lanes, and a bicycle company that makes your satisfaction a priority. The bikes are high quality and comfortable to ride. The staff adjusts the bikes to fit you and provides recommendations to make your day of exploring the best. The location is easy to get to in the quarter. If you need help the bicycle shop is just a call away.

3. FreeWheelin' Bike Tours

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5.0 based on 1,455 reviews

FreeWheelin' Bike Tours

Ride with the Locals! History, Art, Architecture, Good People, Great Bikes, Small Groups, BIG Fun and showcasing everything that makes New Orleans a unique city is what we do. We’re a small family company who wants your business and to show you grand Southern Hospitality. Whether it’s a Guided New Orleans Bike Tour with one of our charismatic guides, a Bike Rental with 24 Hour Returns, or a Self-Guided Bike Tour adventure using our Awesome City Tour Maps – it’s all available to you. We’re here to show you the New Orleans that you came to see!

4. Tour de Nola Bike Tours

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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Tour de Nola Bike Tours

New Orleans is not a cookie cutter town and neither should your tour experience be one! A corporate chain, a cattle call on the sidewalk, a random guide du jour? This is No way to experience New Orleans! Come see New Orleans with a personal touch, we are more than a tour company and you are more than a number!Big, comfortable beach cruiser bicycles by Panama Jack are the perfect mode of transportation in and on the streets of the French Quarter and New Orleans. Strange True Tours is adding onto our stellar roster of tours and taking you beyond the limits of a walking tour. Our guides have been in this community for decades and generations. Ride through the Bywater with those that were here for Katrina. Hit the local spots the throngs of tourist will never see! The Back O' Town, Treme neighborhood, the St. Louis #2 Cemetery. The infamous Vaughn's lounge or the Joint BBQ for lunch. View the outer neighborhoods with and like a local. See the streets from a different viewpoint. Slow and leisurely, these rides are a fun way to experience the real New Orleans that others will never encounter.

5. New Orleans Jogging Tours

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5.0 based on 398 reviews

New Orleans Jogging Tours

New Orleans Jogging Tours provides visitors and locals with a narrative running tour of New Orleans best historic and cultural sites. New Orleans Jogging Tours offers the perfect opportunity to explore the city while enjoying New Orleans outstanding weather. This is a healthy and fun alternative to your typical guided excursion. New Orleans Jogging Tours is ideal for travelers who are tired of being confined to planes, cars, and hotel rooms. Why spend your time in New Orleans cooped up in a bus, when you can discover the city on foot? Enjoy getting exercise and learning about New Orleans from our licensed tour guides. Along with our regularly scheduled tours, we offer customizable and private tours. Lace-up your running shoes and join New Orleans Jogging Tours for a unique tour of the Big Easy!

6. La Vie New Orleans Private Tours

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5.0 based on 154 reviews

La Vie New Orleans Private Tours

Private Driving and Walking Tours in New Orleans, LA. Owner Ashton Rogers performs each tour himself. He goes out of his way to ensure that every visitor has an authentic and enjoyable experience in America’s most unique city. Currently, La Vie Orleans Private Tours is offering a range of different tours to suit your desires. WALKING TOURS – Private French Quarter History Tour - Private Garden District History Tour – Private French Quarter + Garden District Tour DRIVING TOURS – Private Citywide Driving Tour – Private Plantation Tour - Private Airboat Tour CUSTOMIZED TOURS - Happy to customize tours to suit your needs!

7. Need A Ride Pedicabs

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5.0 based on 96 reviews

Need A Ride Pedicabs

Need a Ride Pedicabs offers green eco-friendly rides and tours throughout New Orleans. Our three-wheeled "bike taxis" and trained drivers provide a fun, practical, and stylish way of hittin' the NOLA scene. Ask about our customizable, personal, and fun pedicab tours - Marigny, Treme, French Quarter, Audubon Park, Creole Esplanade Ridge, and Garden District!

8. Flambeaux Bicycle Tours

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5.0 based on 882 reviews

Flambeaux Bicycle Tours

Welcome to New Orleans most demanded bicycle & walking tour company. We are a boutique company that crafts tours for small group experiences. See our webpage for a full listing of our tours.

9. Canoe & Trail Adventures

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5.0 based on 597 reviews

Canoe & Trail Adventures

Locally and family owned. Offering eco canoe & kayak swamp tours near New Orleans plus educational outings for schools. For over 40 years Canoe & Trail has guided countless people into the Louisiana swamps. We strive to make each adventure a unique experience mixed with information and relaxation. Our guided canoe and kayak swamp tours are the most rewarding experience into the Louisiana outdoors. We paddle into swamps, along bayous and through local marshes. Loved by residents and travelers we are the most experienced guide service in Louisiana. If a guided trip is not for you, we offer kayak (solo and tandem) and canoe rentals daily! We deliver the boats with all the necessary gear to the launch and give you a little paddle lesson and you will be off on your adventure. Want to rent a few boats for delivery other than Cane Bayou? We can do that as well!

10. Fat Tire Tours

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5.0 based on 480 reviews

Fat Tire Tours

With no hills, plenty of bike lanes and beautiful, historic avenues covered by canopies of Live Oaks, this magical city was made for biking. Whether you are new to New Orleans, or your permanent address is on Bourbon St., this tour has something for you!

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