New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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?
What‘s Included
Licensed tour guide
1-hour mule-drawn carriage ride
Gratuities
Parking
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Options
Haunted Carriage Tour
This 1-Hour Group Carriage Tour includes lots of French Quarter history in addition to lots of creepy ghost stories.
Reviews
2,317 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to see the haunted sights
erinr17,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This historic tour was informative and fun. Our guide told the stories well and Armstrong the mule was both handsome and capable. We’ve already recommended this tour to other tourists and I would take this tour again.
Great tour!
Cheryl M,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Greta was amazing! She had great stories and we were able to hear her easily! She was hilarious too which was an added bonus. She kept our attention the entire time and it was one of the highlights of our trip!
NoLa by carriage is the way to go
Gina G,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Patsy is a Rockstar, best carriage mule in town. Originally I booked the carriage tour because we had a lot of ground to cover and riding seemed better than the walking tours. But being in the carriage allows for better hearing of the haunted details as well as a new perspective of the city.
Haunted History Carriage Tour
NorthStar10669017563,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Our guide was very nice and clearly loved her horse and the city. But this was not what we expected. Our guide was difficult to understand- she was both hard to hear and spoke very quickly (I'm in my 30s and have no hearing impairments). Her microphone died about half-way through the tour, which made things worse. I was hoping for more history and information behind the ghost stories--- but our guide just seemed like she was quickly rattling off facts and pointing out landmarks.
Skip it
Stacy T,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00This probably could have been a great experience , however the tour started with the tour guide asking "what tour did we sign up for?" Literally, he did not the tour we were doing. It went ok. Very little haunted information for a tour that was called a haunted tour. Side note.... this poor donkey carrying the carriage was on its last leg. As we passed people on the street, they were making comments as well. This donkey should not have been working. Definitely not worth the $65 I spent.
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Sherry T,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00More history than Ghost but explains the origins of several legends. The hour long ride through the French quarters was extremely entertaining and intriguing
Comfortable way to see more of the French Quarter
849janinen,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly and knowledgeable. Ride was safe and smooth.
We had a lovely night. So...
Jen C,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely night. So great to see the highlights from a carriage with history, laughs and comfort.
Great experience!
Juanita,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sarah was amazing and Lou was cool too!! The history, cool stories and the nightlife of the city made it a very interesting and memorable experience! Highly recommended!!
Ghosts Tour Carriage Ride
kimberlyg617,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time! Very informative 👏 Definitely would not want to miss this evening adventure!
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