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Buzz Nola Bike Tours and Rentals
1,616 reviews
#1 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We made various stops along the riverfront, in the French Quarter (along Decatur Street), Frenchman, the Marigny, Treme, Esplanade,
City Park
, Bayou St. John, down the Lafitte Greenway, and through one of the ceme..."
"We hit
Garden District
, Riverwalk, all along magazine Avenue to Audubon Park, Tulane and Loyola Universities stopping at celebrity houses and Lafayette Cemetery."
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Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
836 reviews
#2 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We started in the French Quarter, rode along the river, wove through the Marigny, up
Esplanade
to St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 before biking through City Park (stop at Morning Call) and Bayou St. John."
"Comfortable
bikes
, great and knowledgable guide, try and do at start of a holiday as great overview and lots of tips from our guide where to eat and visit"
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Confederacy of Cruisers Bike Tours
1,573 reviews
#3 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We rode through the old streets and learnt about the city’s history, way of life, great musicians on the way, through annecdotes about Mardi Gras,
Music
and the city’s entangled history."
"
Great tour
learning about the history of New Orleans through cocktails that have meaning to the area, and a
great tour
to see many parts of the city."
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TOURS by STEVEN
1,659 reviews
#4 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We joined the NOLA Garden District
walking tour
with Steve (not Steven) recently.He was knowledgeable, funny, and all around delightful!I highly recommend NOLA's Tours by Steven...especially if Steve is your guide!"
"Our
tour group
was small which was what we prefer and our guide (Steven himself) was animated, engaging and incredibly knowledgeable on the city and every aspect of it's history."
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Nola Gondola
546 reviews
#5 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We highly recommend this
activity
for couples looking for an intimate and relaxing ride down the River Trail! Roberto was awesome!"
"We enjoyed gliding through
City Park
under bridges, witnessing wildlife up close, and enjoying soft Italian music while sipping on some very special red wine...HIGHLY recommend, diana"
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Salty Dog Charters
173 reviews
#6 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"This time of year is normally tough
fishing
but he fished the way we wanted to fish just for Redfish and we caught boat limits both days."
"Had a great day of
fishing
, and conversation Gabriel of Salty Dog."
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Canoe & Trail Adventures
592 reviews
#7 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"Kevin and Matt are extremely knowledgeable about the
wildlife
in the area...birds, snakes, turtles, dragonflies, alligators, different trees, duck weed, how you can tell that there were once changes in the water l..."
"Stunning views of the
nature
and exceptional guide Kevin who's knowledge of this ecosystem and passion for environment made this trip unforgettable."
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St. Bernard Fishing Charters
162 reviews
#8 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"Outstanding guide ready to assist you at all levels of skill and able to talk through best
techniques
for catching you target species."
"Laid back, fun day catching plenty of fish on the boat, time for an afternoon nap, then a spectacular "catch & cook" dinner at
Red Fish Grill
with what WE caught."
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Kayak Swamp Tours
1,044 reviews
#9 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"
Awesome Tour
! Josh was a great guide with a wide knowledge of nature, ecology and history and a fabulous eye for creatures hiding at the edges of the bayou."
"Sam was a great guide and told us lots of history about the area, as well as showing us a bald eagles nest, alligators and various other wetland
wildlife
, with lots of local knowledge."
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Kayak-iti-Yat Original Kayaking Tours of New Orleans
295 reviews
#10 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We got to kayak around some beautiful neighborhoods, see some local
wildlife
including lots of turtles and birds and get a good workout before lunch at nearby (excellent) Parkway Bakery for delicious po-boys."
"... event context for the homes, buildings, and nature we saw, and was able to provide a lot of great recommendations for things to do after the tour (city park
sculpture garden
, street festival, great restaurants)."
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FreeWheelin' Bike Tours
1,439 reviews
#11 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We enjoyed visiting Cemetery #3, seeing an 800 yr old Oak tree, admiring some beautiful homes, and meeting great people, including
our tour guide
, Ollie."
"Kudos to our guide Teddy and Freewheeling bikes for a
great tour
of the Garden District including stops at various celebrities homes and a cemetery."
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Free Tours by Foot
4,836 reviews
#12 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"Taking the French Quarter
walking tour
with Free Tours by Foot is a definite must for anyone visiting New Orleans - our guide Sandy was passionate and knowledgeable, we really took loads out of it, the history of..."
"
Garden District Tour
with Lafayette Cemetery St. Louis Cemetery #1 Tour New Orleans Ghost Tour New Orleans Voodoo Tour Every guide we had was very knowledgeable and was willing to answer any questions the group had."
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Beyond the Bayou
217 reviews
#13 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We enjoyed Bob's informative commentary and saw a lot of other
wildlife
; 5. Canoeing with Corey on Bayou Teche was magical and we loved it - Corey is a great guide and very informative."
"Our guide was really friendly and knowledgeable about the animals and the area but was also great at quietly allowing us to enjoy the animals and
nature
around us."
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Happiness Bayou Tours
198 reviews
#14 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"Capt George was extremely knowledgeable on the local waterways and its history, the local fishing and
crabbing
industry, and he was an exceptional tour guide through the bayou."
"We learned so much about
local history
, alligators, and the bayou all while having a blast!! Loved seeing and holding a baby alligator."
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New Orleans Jogging Tours
398 reviews
#15 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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Ninth Ward Rebirth Bike Tours
271 reviews
#16 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"It was also a great opportunity to look at some of the amazing beadwork done for the
costumes
up close."
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La Vie Orleans Private Tours
150 reviews
#17 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We did the French Quarter and
Garden District
with Ashton, small group of the 5 of us, and he was great - knowledgeable, easy, accommodating, flexible and with great tips on what to do in New Orleans as a local."
"Thanks to Ashton we had a
great tour
, and my only wish is that we’d had enough time to try the French Quarter cocktail tour - hope to try next time!"
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Wild Louisiana Tours
560 reviews
#18 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We were fortunate to have amazing weather, the reflection of the cypress
trees
on the water made for some amazing pictures; seeing a turtle and then a small alligator was very cool and made our day!"
"The
outing
was seamless, and we got to take in all the sights and sounds of these beautiful waters and see some wildlife guided by the amazing Max."
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New Orleans Aerial Tours & Flight Training
234 reviews
#19 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
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Tours by Isabelle
2,093 reviews
#20 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"... we saw the great Mississippi River, we saw the Edgar Degas home, Jackson Square, the Joan of Arc Sculpture, the French Quarter, and many areas such as the
Garden District
, which was filled with beautiful homes."
"This half
day tour
was so fascinating, lots to see on our boat ride in the bayou (gators, heron) beautiful Louisiana scenery, and two very different plantations,one Creole and one Anglo."
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Louisiana Lost Lands Environmental Tours
121 reviews
#21 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We took a leisurely pace through these beautiful waterways and saw ample
wildlife
, including tons of small gators floating past, beautiful egrets and herons, and the most amazing barred owl, who just sat on a post..."
"We paddled deep into the bayou and cypress forest, seeing lots of wildlife and learning about the
water-management
challenges facing the natural environment and the city and port of New Orleans."
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Big Easy Bike Tours
300 reviews
#22 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"A group of 6 friends took Bob's
Esplanade
tour on Saturday morning of my husband's 60th birthday celebration weekend."
"So I did the 3 hour
Esplanade
tour, but in retrospect I wish I had booked the 5 hour tour."
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Royal Carriages
5,460 reviews
#23 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"This is a
great tour
for learning about the French Quarter history and architecture, seeing the family tomb of Marie Laveau-Voodoo Queen, learning about vault rentals in the cemetery wall and where Nick Cage will..."
"We flew to New Orleans to get married at Jackson Square in front of St. Louis Cathedral (and for Mardi Gras;)
our tour guide
was amazing, well versed, and truly loved her job!"
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The American Bicycle Rental Company
336 reviews
#24 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"They have a large fleet of really
comfortable bikes
and also do tours as well!"
"They were excellent for a 4 hour ride out to
City Park
and up to the Lake."
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Fat Tire Tours
480 reviews
#25 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We stopped at Congo Square the birth place of jazz, cemetery #3, best kept above ground cemetery, we road past beautiful stately homes on a tree lined street, we rode in New Orleans
City Park
and saw an 800 year o..."
"We were in a
small group
of 6 and Jon was a wealth of knowledge and secrets as we toured the French Quarter, Jackson Square, the river district, the warehouse district and the garden district."
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The Great Delta Tours
114 reviews
#26 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"This is a one of a kind tour of the wetlands,
lakes
, canals, coastal communities, the impact of Katrina in many neighborhoods to name a few of the highlights of this 5 hour tour."
"The University educator made us his pupils for the day with history, stories and a true love of the
eco system
."
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Gators and Ghosts A New Orleans Tour Company
1,417 reviews
#27 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"This was easily one of our highlights for our trip to New Orleans, Our guide was very informative and an expert navigating our
air boat
, which for me really made to adventure more exciting."
"I highly recommend taking a swamp tour yourself, and especially recommend the small boat tour - the
boats
are faster, can get in smaller areas, and the tour is more personal."
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Gators and Guns
85 reviews
#28 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"We saw plenty of Gaters, as well as other critters, and the swamp really is a unique ecosystem to explore.. Overall it’s a
great trip
to check off two unique experiences."
"The gun range was so exhilarating and we had great laughs on the
air-boat
."
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Audubon Zoo
2,876 reviews
#29 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"The zoo is huge, well kept, every section is different and it offers an excellent insight on the area the
animals
come from: there is a section about Asia, one about Africa and a very interesting section about ani..."
"My son and grand daughter enjoyed the day walking to all exhibits, a train is also offered as well as
playground
and a carousel which they loved and rode twice."
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New Orleans Swamp Tours
170 reviews
#30 of 125 Outdoor Activities in New Orleans
"Our swamp trip was brilliant , very informative, great scenery, good
fun
, we got to feed alligators marshmallow on sticks.....good exercise for them as it makes them use their muscles to jump up to reach their tre..."
"Pick up from hotel was on time and, after a couple more pick ups then travelled for under an hour to the swamp ... a very informative
boat trip
where we saw turtles, alligators, raccoons and wild pigs along with v..."
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Orleans
Which experiences are best for outdoor activities in New Orleans?
These experiences are best for outdoor activities in New Orleans:
90-Minute Jean Lafitte Swamp and Bayou Tour
New Orleans Airboat Ride
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour (Self Transport)
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
New Orleans French Quarter and Garden District Bike Tour
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What are the best places for outdoor activities in New Orleans?
These places are best for outdoor activities in New Orleans:
Audubon Zoo
Woldenberg Riverfront Park
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
TOURS by STEVEN
Free Tours by Foot
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in New Orleans for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly outdoor activities in New Orleans:
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
New Orleans Top Tours & The Good Old Days Buggies Inc.
Beyond the Bayou
Need A Ride Pedicabs
Mid-City Carriage Tours
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in New Orleans for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking outdoor activities in New Orleans:
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
TOURS by STEVEN
Free Tours by Foot
New Orleans Jogging Tours
La Vie Orleans Private Tours
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in New Orleans for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking outdoor activities in New Orleans:
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
TOURS by STEVEN
Free Tours by Foot
Gators and Ghosts A New Orleans Tour Company
Buzz Nola Bike Tours and Rentals
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in New Orleans for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly outdoor activities in New Orleans:
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
TOURS by STEVEN
Free Tours by Foot
New Orleans Jogging Tours
La Vie Orleans Private Tours
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