New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
By Royal Carriages
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This New Orleans French Quarter haunted history tour sets itself apart from others like it by getting you off your feet and into an old-time, mule-drawn carriage during one of the spookiest times of day: nighttime. Pass by haunted hot spots such as the LaLaurie Mansion, and listen to twisted tales of dark magic, ghosts, and pure evil. With three tour times to choose from, it’s easy to add to your New Orleans itinerary.
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Ages 0-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 1h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Visit one of America's most haunted cities during this New Orleans tour
- Hear tales about the French Quarter’s history in a creepy nighttime setting
- Your carriage is covered, so you stay comfortable in any weather
- A group limited to eight allows for a more intimate experience
- 1-hour mule-drawn carriage ride
- Licensed tour guide
What's not included- Gratuities
- Parking
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Meet for this New Orleans haunted history tour in Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Once you meet your guide, hop aboard a mule-drawn carriage to begin a spooky night of haunted tales. Travel at a leisurely pace taking in sights of mansions, bars, and St. Louis Cathedral. Your guide tells stories of murder, deception, torture, contagious epidemics, medical experiments, and unexplained events that are sure to give you goosebumps. Your tour group is limited to eight people, so you can have a more intimate experience and ask your guide any questions you many have as you ride. Your carriage is also covered to keep you dry if the weather starts to turn south. Your New Orleans haunted history tour ends back where it started in Jackson Square.
- Start:
- 700 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAMeet at the Red Umbrella at Jackson Square
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 33024P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- All tour participants must arrive 15 minutes early to the boarding location. Late arrivals will miss the tour and not be provided with a second opportunity to ride or a refund.
- This tour activity is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather such as flooding or lightning.
- Tours operate in favorable weather conditions, including rain. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Tickets prices apply to each passenger onboard the carriage, with the exception of infants or toddlers up to 4 years of age. All infants and toddlers must remain in the lap of their parent or guardian throughout the carriage tour.
- Wheelchair accessible; please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 33024P6
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Itinerary
- 700 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAMeet at the Red Umbrella at Jackson Square
- 1
- 2Pass bySt. Louis CathedralLalaurie Mansion
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- LJ L0 contributionsMr Bendon's French Qtr Carriage TourI was introduced to Mr Benson (the mule who pulled the carriage). He has my heart. The tour was full of stories (haunted houses etc) and info about architecture and history. Fascinating! Loved it all.Written October 9, 2024
- Michelle D0 contributionsAwesome Ghost Tour on Royal CarriagesOur guide was amazing - Steph was engaging and captivated us with the stories of the hauntings in the French Quarter. She was an excellent guide and you could tell she loved Ivan, the mule leading us through the streets.Written October 8, 2024
- Y9395BKelaineh0 contributionsUnforgettable!!!There is something really special about being driven through neighborhoods you have read about by a mule drawn carriage. Being entertained by a clever knowledgeable driver is the icing on the cake! I did two rides and loved them both! Elaine H. , MNWritten October 3, 2024
- Johnmcl170 contributionsNice relaxing informative experienceIt was a cool way to see the French quarter albeit not a busy part which is understandable giving the pace the mule takes. The mule was very vocal which was funny.Written October 3, 2024
- queencoco340 contributionsRoyal Carriage RideWe had an Great time our tour guy Jonathan was one of the Best he was smart and very knowledgeable of the city we ask questions and he gave answers and the weather was perfect and Fiona (horse) was amazing! She listen better than my grandkids 😝 she was a cutie We had a great experience and would love to do it againWritten September 28, 2024
- mdogj0 contributionsLoved Every Minute of It!We have been to NOLA many times in the last 40 years and have never done a carriage tour. We finally did and it was so worth it! We had Jonathan and his partner Ginger. We loved that he took the time to tell us about himself and Ginger. We got the best and most complete history of the French Quarter that we have ever had. He made it so much fun and personalized it to us and the other family. He also made sure that everyone could hear him without shouting at us. We would definitely recommend Royal Carriages!Written September 22, 2024
- Stay5569600 contributionsBlaise & KenyaWe took a tour of the French Quarter with Royal Carriages with Glenn and Beignet. Glenn was very informative about history and do and don't of visiting his city. Loved it!Written September 20, 2024
- Melissa P0 contributionsAwesome TourEnjoyed so much my 60 minute carriage ride tour through the French quarter. Our tour guide was Lucy and her mule Marie Leveau. We learned so much history and had so much fun. Definitely recommend you try this tour if you are ever in New Orleans! Worth every single dollar.Written September 10, 2024
- Anthony H0 contributionsNOLA RevisitedI would highly recommend The History & Haunts Tour as a great, leisurely way to explore and learn a litlle of the French Quarter. Historical information interwoven with notable people made for a fun and interesting evening. Our gracious host, Tricia provided the commentary throughout the evening while our mule, Desire was a character during the tour. We made reservations in advance and were blessed with no rain during our tour. There had been intermittent heavy downpour and steady showers for 4-5 hours prior tour.Written September 4, 2024
- gabec19810 contributionsGreat ExperienceThe carriage ride is the way to go. The guide was knowledgeable and it definitely beat walking in the heat. The people in the other tours looked miserable. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to explore some of the haunted sites of New Orleans.Written September 4, 2024
- U101XEronaldb0 contributionsKate the muleI had a great tour with Steve and Kate the mule. He was extremely knowledgable about the history, architecture, culture and music of the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny.Written August 25, 2024
- Travel132948504410 contributionsExceptional!Very good tour. The guide was awesome, Mike. He related well history and architecture and art during the tour, as well as a wealth of local information.Written August 23, 2024
- lynnrW9515AN0 contributionsDid not get to do the carriage ride I had prepaid for!!!Due to a flight change, I was unable to make it to the carriage ride that I had PREPAID for, SO I just LOST $120.00. Your driver contacted me and I asked about some consideration and he was NO HELP..Written August 3, 2024
- joanamsiqueira0 contributionsGreat tour.Amazing tour and even better guide! The information he providenciar was great and tips helped us not only at the tour but also during our entre stay!Written August 1, 2024
- V5981NYlindseya0 contributionsA must in New OrleansWe had a great time! Rich was funny and taught us so much about New Orleans, and we’re practically locals. Hope to see him again!Written July 18, 2024
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Tracy H
2 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
We enjoyed our tour guide Jonathan so much. He was very knowledgeable and articulate. The clippity clop of the mules hooves as we rode down the streets illuminated by the flickering of the gas lamps was an amazing experience i will never forget. Whether you enjoy ghost stories or hearing the history of an old and great city, I would highly recommend this tour. We were very impressed at how kind and gentle Jonathan was dealing with our mule Beignet.
Written November 2, 2020
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Jenny M
4 contributions
Dec 2019
We loved our nighttime carriage ride filled with historical anecdotes, our guide Matt was fun, professional, and gave a personal touch to the experience. Throughout our stay, my hubby would often reference Matt's stories when we passed certain buildings from that ride. We recommend booking on your first night there. Also, its nice to know the mules are well taken care of, look beautiful.
Written January 3, 2020
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Thank you, Jenny, for this very thoughtful and kind review! Matt appreciates all the considerate words written about him and truly loves his job as a guide. His love for the city is evident on every tour.
We have a deep love for our mule family and we are always grateful when our guests notice.
We would love to have you return soon! Thank you for choosing Royal Carriages!
Written January 5, 2020
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Katie
4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Business
We loved the Royal Carriages Haunted History tour. Our guide was Shannon and the mule was Footloose, and they provided history, ghost stories, and humor throughout the journey. Shannon was incredibly personable, answering questions about the area, educating us about the mules, and navigating the carriage with ease. We did several different Royal Carriage tours and this was our favorite ride!
Written January 21, 2020
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Please accept a warm, southern thank you form Shannon and Footloose!
We are delighted you enjoyed the tour!
Written January 29, 2020
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TJWolf
Rockwall, TX111 contributions
Feb 2020
The carriage left from Jackson Square on time. Our guide had a great growl to his voice that gave the subject matter some added nuance. Lots of other walking tours along the way are a bit of a distraction but there is no way to avoid that during Mardi Gras. Good time.
Written February 16, 2020
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Thank you, TJWolf! Great words and sounds like a great time!
Written February 22, 2020
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MImom
Bloomfield Hills, MI2 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
I booked this tour for my family of four including a 12 year old son and 10 year old daughter. It was a very rainy evening, so we had the whole carriage to ourselves. Our guide was great! He asked how scary we wanted it and got it just right for a 10 year old at night. We went passed all of the important haunted locations and got to hear about their stories. One note, you should check the route ahead of time to make sure that your hotel isn’t one of the haunted locations if your crew scares easily - it’s basically the area northeast of Jackson square. I would recommend this tour over a walking tour as it feels a little safer from the spirits to be in a carriage. In all, we enjoyed it and were sufficiently spooked.
Written December 30, 2021
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IreneB
Needville, TX227 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
Sarah(tour guide) and Blondie(mule) were absolutely the treat we were looking for in a ghost tour. After having walked all day in NOLA, you cannot go wrong with a carriage ride!
I took my 11 year old son and Sarah’s ability to communicate loudly and clearly plus story-telling just held his attention the entire time. We saw parts of New Orleans and learned history and fun facts- all while getting the chills from the ghost stories and ambiance!
We absolutely loved it- book this tour, it is a great way to sit back and relax and enjoy the supernatural element of New Orleans.
Thanks Sarah!!! (We also have a new respect for bikes lol)
I took my 11 year old son and Sarah’s ability to communicate loudly and clearly plus story-telling just held his attention the entire time. We saw parts of New Orleans and learned history and fun facts- all while getting the chills from the ghost stories and ambiance!
We absolutely loved it- book this tour, it is a great way to sit back and relax and enjoy the supernatural element of New Orleans.
Thanks Sarah!!! (We also have a new respect for bikes lol)
Written November 21, 2021
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ghazach
2 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
This carriage ride was phenomenal! We went at night and I loved being able to see other pets of New Orleans that I may have not walked to from my hotel since it would have been out of the way. I absolutely loved our guide. I apologize but I forgot her name. She had blonde hair that was sort of long. She was fantastic and had a nice speaking voice. It is not a scary tour, but some information you will hear will give you the chills after you learn about them. It was so informative and even my boyfriend enjoyed it and it’s hard to please him with tours! He rather us do things on our own. I tipped the driver and would recommend that you bring cash for tipping especially if you have a very knowledgeable and informative guide like we did. I did not see many people at all tip her from my tour. It’s a shame
Written February 5, 2020
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Thank you for this PHENOMENAL review! We love to hear how much our guests enjoy their tour and hope to have you return!
Thank you for choosing Royal!
Written February 14, 2020
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Donald P
3 contributions
Our tour guide was spectacular and she did an amazing job of giving us some interesting fun facts about the city. It was great not having to walk to each destination and relax on the carriage. Only thing I would recommend is to not go so late at night when other passengers may be inebriated and loud.
Written October 21, 2022
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Christian B
Maywood, NJ26 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
My girlfriend and I truly enjoyed our haunted carriage ride tour. Let me preface this by stating that Shannon and Footloose really made our experience unique and special. Shannon had great humor and insight. He showed us around and gave us really interesting information on special landmarks within the French quarter and was super knowledgable. I’d highly recommend this to anyone interested in some of the haunted establishments. Dress warm or take some drinks if you’re going during the winter!
Written February 2, 2020
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A big thank you from Shannon and Footloose for those kind words! They truly appreciate when their customers enjoy the tour and their hard work!
Thank you for the recommendation and we hope to have you return!
Written February 14, 2020
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rebeccak2992
23 contributions
Dec 2021
We had a great late Ghost Carriage Ride through the French Quarter. Our guide Adrian was fun and knowledgable, and his mule, Moon, was awesome. They were able to put us all together even though we had separate reservations, which we appreciated! However, because they are busy, if you book on different reservations but want to ride together, I recommend calling and letting them know as they are just grouping people together to fill the carriages. This was a great way to do the tour after several long days of walking!
Written December 6, 2021
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Do you have to have a vaccination card for this tour?
Written February 10, 2022
How much are tickets for a 4 and 5 year old?
Written November 11, 2021
Is the tour appropriate for a 4 and 5 year old?
Written November 11, 2021
I cant seem to book a trip on Aug 11, not working that day ?
Written June 26, 2021
Hi, I'm interested in booking a private 1 hour tour for Sunday, Jan 12. We have 4 adults and 2 teenagers in our party. Can you tell me how to book this option and what your availability is for Jan 12th?
Thank you,
Tracy
Written January 1, 2020
i booked my tour through Viator.
Written January 2, 2020
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