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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

Overview

The French Quarter is known as one of the most haunted places in America, and with so many ghost tours to choose from, the best choice is this 1-hour carriage tour from the award-winning Royal Carriages, recently awarded the 2018 Louisiana Attraction of the Year Award. Instead of walking around with a large group of people, you'll travel to and from haunted locations comfortably in a mule-drawn carriage guided by a professional tour. Learn about all the history, culture, and architecture in addition to the ghostly spirits that refuse to leave.

City: New Orleans

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $60.00

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Fri 27 Dec

Starting at $60.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Awarded 2018 Louisiana Attraction of the Year

Licensed professional guide

1-hour mule-drawn carriage ride

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Jackson Square

This authentic mode of transportation will help you time-travel back to the 1700s and 1800s when death and disease were rampant due to devastating fires, floods, murders, and more! Being that there are only 8-passengers on-board the carriage, the mule-drawn adventure is more intimate and unforgettable. The carriage-driving tour guides are top-rated licensed guides who have been sending chills down spines for over 75 years. Meet and board at the carriage stand located at 700 Decatur Street. As your carriage departs from Jackson Square, your driver/guide will regale you with stories of the city's founding as the carriage passes through the historic French Quarter street.

French Quarter

Travel past landmarks such as Saint Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Napoleon House, and more as the carriage wind through New Orleans' oldest neighborhood, the French Quarter. Expect stories that are both historical, entertaining and appropriate for all visitors. It's important to understand the history so that you can understand the spirits that haunt the buildings. New Orleans is considered to be the most haunted city in America. Countless tragedies have happened right in the French Quarter, including devastating floods and fires killing thousands, contagious epidemics resulting in thousands of deaths, and other odd occurrences like weird human torture experiments, medical experiments, love lost, and more. These stories have been documented in police records and history books, and some can be quite alarming! You'll learn about the stories, then about how the "spirits" are letting people know that they are still very present! Do you have goosebumps yet?

St. Louis Cathedral

View St. Louis Cathedral, the famous landmark and oldest continuously active cathedral in the U.S.

Lalaurie Mansion

Are you a fan of American Horror Story? If so, you will absolutely see the infamous LaLaurie Murder Mansion, and discover how the true story told on TV is both similar and different from what actually happened inside this house of horrors.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (967)

cora L

Aug 2018

We took the 10pm French Quarter haunted history tour. The trip itself was very informative and a great way to see the French Quarter without having to walk everywhere. The guide/driver knew his history and was very engaging during the ride. It was awesome to see the French Quarter in the dark when it is cooler. I would definitely recommend taking this tour.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Hey Cora! 👋 We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your Royal Carriages experience! 😊 Some feel that the evening tour is the perfect way to see the French Quarter, with the setting sky serving as the perfect background to the tales of it's history. Thank you 🙏 so much for the review, feedback, and recommendation. We hope you'll come back around to see us! 🐴

Margie C

Aug 2018

We had some great laughs and big storytelling on our carriage ride with RJ! He kept us laughing and entertained as he drove us around the French Quarter. A good mix of history and lore, he kept it light-hearted and entertaining! Our kids loved the ride. A must do when visiting the French Quarter.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

👋Hey Margie! So happy to hear that you had such a great time on your Royal Carriages tour. It's always a plus whenever the kiddos are entertained and behaved, as well! 😊 Thanks 🙏 for stopping by to leave a positive review & feedback. Looking forward to seeing you again sometime!

NatyLopez

Aug 2018

It was a fun experience - our guide was knowledgable of the spooky history of New Orleans. I'm glad we did a carriage ride instead of walking tour because I thought it was way more special and unique.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

👋 Hey Naty! We're happy that you took the carriage ride tour as well! 😉 It's great to hear that your Royal Carriages experience was so much fun. It is definitely a unique way to see the French Quarter and hear about its eerie stories. Thank you 🙏 for taking the time to leave your great review and positive feedback. Hope you'll come back and see us again! 😊