NEW ORLEANS BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Pedals and Pints: A 3‑Hour Ride Through the French Quarter and Its Brewing Backstreets
A three-hour guided bike tour that pedals between craft-beer stops — including Parleaux Beer Lab — while threading through Bywater, Marigny and the French Quarter; beer is included in the price.
Pedals and Pints: A 3‑Hour Ride Through the French Quarter and Its Brewing Backstreets.
Experience New Orleans like a local on a compact, three-hour bike tour that threads through the city’s vibrant neighborhoods and its growing microbrewery scene. Riders begin with a stop at Parleaux Beer Lab and pedal between craft-beer stops while taking in the character of the Bywater, Marigny and the French Quarter, sharing frosty brews and stories with fellow travelers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Taste the microbrewery pulse
The route is built around New Orleans’ craft-beer scene: the tour’s first stop is Parleaux Beer Lab, and riders sample two additional brews as they move between neighborhoods — beer is included in the price.
Bywater, Marigny and the French Quarter up close
Instead of a single stroll through tourist corridors, the ride zig-zags through distinct quarters of the city, giving a close-up look at the architecture, streetscapes and local color of Bywater, Marigny and the French Quarter.
Three hours of pedaling, stories and camaraderie
Compact and social, the outing mixes short rides with tasting stops and local narration, making it a lively way to explore off‑beat corners of New Orleans with a small group.
What the day feels like
How the tour feels
This is a brisk, convivial loop: riders gather, pedal to an initial tasting at Parleaux Beer Lab, then zig-zag through the Bywater, Marigny and the French Quarter with two additional beer stops along the route. Over roughly three hours you alternate short bursts of cycling with relaxed tastings and local storytelling, sharing the outing with fellow travelers.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and when to ask questions
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided outing is approximately 3 hours long; seasonal considerations and exact start times should be confirmed with the operator.
Bring weather-appropriate clothing and anything you need for three hours out; the tour price includes beer tastings.
The tour pedals between multiple stops across Bywater, Marigny and the French Quarter; confirm meeting details and any operator guidance in advance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The experience runs about 3 hours.
Are beers included?
Yes — beer is included in the price of the tour.
Which neighborhoods does the tour visit?
The route zig-zags through the Bywater, Marigny and the French Quarter.
Is Parleaux Beer Lab on the route?
Yes — the group pedals to an initial brew at Parleaux Beer Lab.
How many beer stops are there?
The ride starts at Parleaux Beer Lab and includes two additional brews along the route.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is run by Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours.