Fan-freakin-TASTIC!! Back in 2016, my new hubs and I (we'd just gotten married in NOLA) decided to…read moretake a bike tour...and that experience had us encouraging our friends who joined us in NOLA this past week...to go take a bike tour! Back then? Danny was our guide...this time? Danny was our guide! Not only did we learn a lot of fascinating facts, the cruise time was just FUN. Not particularly difficult (the route is pretty flat), bike tours are always a great way to "meet" a city. Why? You're getting an eye level view of the place you're visiting, but people like Danny? They are true ambassadors for a city. It's so clear that he not only knows his stuff, he clearly loves the city - and its history - so much. We did the Creole history tour, but I have ZERO doubt that when we return, we'll see these guys again - and probably do the Culinary Tour next time! And by the way? As he sent us on our way, Danny also did us the solid of suggesting some local joints for music and such. To be honest? The city ought to bottle Danny and his energy - he's an absolute credit to the magic that NOLA really is.

If you're scrolling reviews trying to decide whether or not you should pull the trigger and book…read morethis tour, read no further. They have five star reviews on every website for a reason. Book it! We took a tour in late May with our family of 8. This was both our first time doing a bike tour and their first time doing a "family with six young kids" tour. Jeff hit it out of the park! They were so accommodating, even letting us borrow his sweet daughter's tag-along bike for the ride. We loved the ride through the historic neighborhood of New Orleans. At each stop Jeff fed us a bit more history in an exciting way that was interesting to all of us, ages 4 to 45 (the 2 year old was just there for the ride). My kids learned about shotgun houses, hurricane Katrina and its impact on New Orleans, the Mississippi River, Cajun vs. Creole, why everything is so colorful in NOLA, art/music in NOLA culture, and many many other things. Our tour ended with a stop at Lorettas, where we ate the best beignets of our trip (and we tried multiple!). The tour was so fun and engaging I could not believe three hours had already gone by. On our two week summer roadtrip, we took a lot of tours. This one was the most expensive tour (which is definitely a factor for us), but I'm so glad we did it. We got to see a side to New Orleans we never would have otherwise. Beyond the tour, we loved the bike ride itself so much I'm now home and scouring the internet for used adult and tag-along bikes so we can all ride around our own city. If you're looking for a kid-friendly activity in New Orleans that's fun for you too, you've found it. Two thumbs up to Confederacy of Cruisers bike tours!

Amazing tour with these guys, sooooo fun and informative. Easy ride around the town, lots of great…read morestops. Wanna bike tour in the big easy?!?!? Use these guys !!!!!!

Fun and educational tour around New Orleans that isn't just the popular spots. Super local feeling…read moreexperience with tour guide Teddy that grew up in the city. The e bikes were very fast and fun but our butts were sore the next day so be warned!

If you're looking for an authentic, off-the-beaten-path way to experience New Orleans, this bike…read moretour is a must. It takes you far beyond the usual Bourbon Street crowds and immerses you in the heart of the city. Our guide, Guy, was phenomenal--his deep knowledge of New Orleans' history, culture, and unique neighborhoods made the whole experience so much richer. You start in the vibrant French Quarter and then pedal along the Mississippi River, exploring a historic neighborhood with beautiful sights along the way. A standout moment was seeing an above-ground cemetery, a fascinating piece of the city's history. The City Park was also beautiful to see. This tour was not only a great way to see New Orleans, but it also made me appreciate the city in ways I wouldn't have otherwise. Guy's enthusiasm and expertise kept me engaged throughout, and I learned so much about the area. It was hands-down the best thing I did while in New Orleans, and I can't recommend it enough for anyone wanting to see the city beyond the typical tourist spots!

Our tour guide (Guy) took four of us...my wife and I and another couple...on an extensive and…read moreengaging ride throughout the city of New Orleans. The eBike capabilities (our first time experiencing these vehicles) made for an easy ride and extended the range of where a pedaled bike tour may have taken us. With stops on the riverfront, the Marigny neighborhood, Treme neighborhood, St. Louis cemetery, City Park, Congo Square and others we got a great taste of the city and beyond with incredibly detailed historical context along the way. Guy was personable, extremely knowledgeable and guided us safely along the many busy streets as we traversed North and then back South across our city route. Luckily, the weather was beautiful making for a very comfortable ride and easy go the entire three+ hours we were together. I'd highly recommend this tour company and their offerings if you are looking to see many of the sights beyond the typical French Quarter stops and are interested in anything history related.

On short notice, Eric set my daughter and I up with two great bikes and helped us figure out our…read moreroute and plan for the day. (In the slow season try to call ahead or early on the day of, which is what we did). We rode straight from the shop on the edge of the French Quarter through the Lafitte Greenway to City Park, where we walked through the sculpture gardens and then biked around the huge park. We stopped at Flour Moon Bagels, right off the trail, for lunch on the way back. Pick up was super easy, the bikes were in great shape, and Eric was very friendly. It was a fantastic way to see parts of Nola we would not have otherwise seen. We will definitely rent from Flambeaux on our next trip!

Eric is a wonderful tour guide. He peddled us through old neighborhoods while sharing interesting…read morehistorical narrations. The cycling is flat and easy. Comfy bikes with a basket, helmet and bottle of water.

My hubby and I did the 20 mile bike tour with Bob this morning. Since we didn't rent a car, we…read moreopted for the longer journey because we wanted to see some of the after math of Katrina, and other local spots off the main drag. We were so glad we did! First of all, Bob knows everyone and everyone seems to love Bob. I was quite surprised at how once we got off the main ways, NOLA really began to feel like a small town. He showed us gorgeous parks, took us to some of the worst hit parts of the city, and led us down all kinds of different neighborhoods so we really got a sense of the city. Bob is super informed, very friendly, and hands down one of the best tour guides in any city, anywhere. He really loves the NOLA culture and when he talks you know he's not just rehearsed from a script. I'm so glad that we didn't take one of the tours that focused on the main parts (French Quarter, Bourbon St. Etc.). I feel like we got enough of that walking around on our own. Bob gave us the history of the city and how the way of life here has come to be. We saw quite a few bike tours towards the end of our trip and the people's eyes were glazed over. It was a tour guide standing and lecturing. Bob is so the opposite! You feel like you just spent the day with a great friend.....who just happens to know anything and everything about this amazing city.

After reading several positive reviews on a variety of bike tour companies I chose Big Easy Tours…read more We were not disappointed! My sister and I chose to do the tour the first day we were there so we could get familiar with the town and any recommendations from Bob. This was an excellent decision and I would highly doing your tour the first day and early to avoid the heat. We lucked out as the morning was overcast and cool. We also lucked out as we were the only two on the tour. We took the 3 hour tour but if we would have realized how comfortable the day and how informative the tour was we would have elected to take 20 mile tour vs the 10 mile. We chose the Esplanade tour and started out at the Mississippi River and toured through the French Qtr, a historic cemetery, City park , and other various NOLA neighborhoods. Bob was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the city and did a great job of sharing it with us. Don't be feel intimidated by a bike tour the city is flat, the pace is just right with many stops along the way. The cruiser bikes are excellent for this type of tour. Bob gave us great tips on bars, restaurants, and things to do on our quick trip. Highly recommend his tour to anyone visiting the area!!

My wife and I booked for a mid-morning (11am meet-up) bike tour; and it was an enjoyable…read moreexperience. We had Jon as our Guide and he was very informative and knowledge, as well as funny. We were a group of 10, and we managed to stick together when crossing intersects; Jon was very mindful of our safety throughout the tour. We rode and explored for 2hrs before reaching City Park for a 30mins bathroom and biegnet break (from a Cafe Du Monde truck). We headed back to the city afterwards. The bikes were comfy and well maintained.

I went in thinking I was going to know most of the things the tour guide was going to cover. Yes, i…read morewent in with a know it all attitude but i was quite. As we toured I listen and paid great attention as the tour guide discuss the history of places we went. As we went on i was dumbfounded on how much I didn't know about the city. The tour made me feel like a tourist in my own city.  I greatly appreciated the history lesson and the great ride on the segways. I would recommend this tour to anyone even the know it alls!

This was one of the highlights of our NOLA visit. I found this while browsing through tours on…read moreTripAdvisor, looking or something off the beaten path and this looked like we'd be in neighborhoods and on the ground. Setting up the trip by email was easy and they answered all my questions - from vegetarian lunch options to was this suitable for a relatively inexperienced bicyclist. Derek, our tour guide, was easy going, knowledgeable, and said he never did the same tour twice. We were touring on St. Joseph's day so he threw in a visit to 2 altars, asking us ahead of time if we were ok with that. You start off on a cruiser bicycle with a basket, a bottle of water and helmet. We stopped to get lunch to go from Cajun Jo's, a plain neighborhood place run by a Vietnamese family. Simple food at cheap prices. We then rode a few block to eat lunch in Mr. Lewis's backyard. Visiting Mr. Lewis was a special experience, and hearing from him about his Dance and Feathers museum. He lost all the exhibits except a few to Katrina and as rebuilt it again. He's the community glue who lives for what he does. And for his grandchildren :) The tour is about 4.5 hours long but don't let this scare you. The bike seats are very comfortable, the pace is relaxed with a lot of breaks, drivers are patient letting bicyclists through, and the city is very flat. And Derek and our group of 9 were accommodating of me who fell behind a few times. Payment is in cash only. Like a TripAdvisor reviewer wrote: if you're breathing, you must go on this trip.

This was a really awesome experience and was a great way to cap off our New Orleans adventure. We…read moredid the tour on a freezing cold saturday morning at 930. We expected it to warm up but it never did, it only got colder, which was the only bad part of the tour. Our tour guide Derrick was incredibly knowledgable and friendly, informing all of us from a New Orleanian's perspective about the issues the Ninth Ward has faced, the issues it's still facing as well as it's hopes for the future. It was a really positive tour, focusing more on the brighter and unique features of the city rather than a whole bunch of depressing information about Hurricane Katrina. We stopped off at Cajun Joes for a po-boy about half way through the tour, which was really big and reasonably priced. The other major stop was Ronald Lewis' House of Dance and Feathers, a museum dedicated to the culture of New Orleans societies and clubs, with emphasis on the Louisiana Indians. The museum had a large array of photographs and incredibly complex and colourful costumes worn by Ronald in various parades over the years. He also has a book for sale that he wrote, that delves deeper into the many complexities and variations in this particular culture unique to New Orleans. Derrick even took us to his local bar afterward for a quick beer, which we found you were allowed to cycle and drink at the same time! Overall an awesome tour, highly recommended and definitely worth the money.

We took the history History and Voodoo tour with Erin. It was absolutely amazing! Erin was so…read moreknowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun. We learned so much about the history of the city and the origins of Voodoo. 10/10 would recommend!

Pure Fruit Loop crap!…read more Save yourself the money, time, and back sweat!Instead of spending 20 minutes listening to a sidewalk dissertation, how about giving customers more of what they actually paid for? The experience felt padded with unnecessary talk rather than delivering the value promised. I'm all for a little explanation, but this was way too much and took away from the experience. If you're looking for something worth your time and money, think twice before booking this. I definitely wouldn't waste either on it.

First Class! They supplied my bike for my first ever NOLA group ride. Easy web site booking.read more

Super fun night time bike ride with good music and traffic direction. I didn't know we were…read morestopping for food at G's. And while I like their food, would've preferred to ride the 30mins that took waiting for people. The bikes are super cool with lights and the people are cool too. Seemed like families with bigger kids and date night and a few solo riders. Parking near the meet up spot can be tricky, so go a little early. But great way to see CBD and stay in shape.

An outstanding historical bike ride through the Garden District and Cemeteries! Sarah is the best,…read moreI could ride and listen to her all-day, we definitely enjoyed our time with her. The ride is a medium and easy pace, with plenty of stops and loaded with New Orleans history, gossip, murder, facts and tales! Thank you, Sarah we loved our tour with you!

We decided to do the New Orleans City Bike Tour to get a whole feel of the city on our first visit…read more Justin was our tour guide and was very knowledgeable, clear in the information, personable, and made sure we were safe and together at all times during the tour. Our group he noted was a little larger than usual with 9 folks but he did a good job. Bikes were functioning fine and helmets are optional. The tour took us to: +The French Quarter with Jackson Square + Armstrong Park + A quick chat on the Garden District The tour lasted from 9:30 - 1PM and we learned a lot of history which we wouldn't have been able to know without the tour. Would recommend!