Turn a Free Window Into a New Orleans Experience
Conference schedules are busy, but a few open hours can still be enough to experience the neighborhoods, history, architecture, and character that make New Orleans unforgettable. BuZz NOLA offers guided bike and e-bike tours, flexible rentals, and private outings from our French Quarter shop.
Our location at 223 Dauphine Street is one and a half blocks from Canal Street and convenient to many French Quarter, Downtown, CBD, and convention-area hotels. It is an easy starting point for attendees, exhibitors, coworkers, spouses, partners, and guests who want an active alternative to another bus or walking tour.
Choose the Experience That Fits Your Schedule
Join a Guided Tour
Let a local guide lead the way. Scheduled e-bike and pedal-bike tours help you cover more of New Orleans in just a few hours.
Compare Guided ToursExplore Independently
Choose an e-bike or classic pedal bike and explore on your own schedule, whether you have half a day or a longer break.
Compare Bike RentalsBring Your Group
Arrange a private experience for coworkers, exhibitors, speakers, board members, clients, friends, or accompanying guests.
Private & Group ToursHow Much Time Do You Have?
A Short Window
Stop by the shop, discuss a practical route, and use a bike rental to explore nearby neighborhoods at your own pace.
A Free Morning or Afternoon
Join a scheduled guided tour or reserve a half-day bike or e-bike rental for active New Orleans sightseeing.
Before or After the Conference
Use an arrival day, departure day, or extended stay for a longer rental, a guided tour, or a private group experience.
Convenient for French Quarter and Downtown Convention Visitors
BuZz NOLA is located at 223 Dauphine Street, just off Canal Street in the French Quarter. Many guests can reach us easily from Downtown, CBD, French Quarter, and convention-area hotels by walking, streetcar, rideshare, or a short taxi trip.
Planning a Convention, Conference, or Corporate Outing?
Private group size and format depend on the date, guide availability, bicycle availability, route, and advance planning. Tell us how many participants you have, and we will confirm what we can accommodate. We can help organizers find a format that works for:
- Corporate teams and departments
- Conference speakers and sponsors
- Exhibitor and client groups
- Boards and committees
- Spouses, partners, and guest programs
- Coworkers and friends traveling together
Convention Visitor Questions
What can I do with a free afternoon during a New Orleans convention?
You can join a scheduled guided bike or e-bike tour, rent a bike or e-bike to explore independently, or arrange a private outing for coworkers and guests. Advance reservations are recommended.
Where do tours and rentals begin?
Our tours and rentals begin at 223 Dauphine Street in the French Quarter, one and a half blocks from Canal Street and convenient to many downtown and French Quarter hotels.
Can you arrange a private corporate or convention outing?
Private group size and format depend on the date, guide availability, bicycle availability, route, and advance planning. Tell us how many participants you have, and we will confirm what we can accommodate.
Can I rent a bike without joining a tour?
Yes. Choose an electric bike or classic pedal bike and explore independently. A helmet, lock, and route guidance are included.
Should I reserve in advance?
Yes. Advance booking is recommended, especially when a major convention or festival is in town. Private groups require advance confirmation.