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
2,332 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth it! You won't be disappointed.
katies256,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Emily as our guide and Camilia as our mule! Hearing such great history, much of which was all new info for our group, along with some ghost tales kept everyone's interest (ages 10-49) and had us all leaving to go research some of what we'd heard about. I would highly recommend this hour-long buggy tour and we went at dusk, which was truly perfect. We loved it so much and I hope to return for a girls trip soon, as I know some friends who would love it too. Thank you again, Emily-- you are a gem!
A great addition to your New Orleans experience
juliej861,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour. We learned so much and learned a lot. Ivan (our horse) and Stef (our guide) were both awesome. Do not hesitate to book - a highlight of our visit!
Fun Tour
Keith J,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide Mya was friendly and knowledgeable about the area and it was a nice ride despite some rain. The only issue would be that it was difficult to hear from the rear of the carriage because the small wired speaker was located at the front.
My husband and I took our...
Robyn S,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I took our 18 year old son and we all enjoyed it! We learned some history and heard some fun ghost stories. Brita was funny and enthusiastic. 10/10!
One Haunted Ride, One Great Guide, and One Very Smart Donkey
Ashley N,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the most wonderful haunted carriage ride through the French Quarter on Saturday evening with Steph and the absolute star of the show—Ivan the donkey. From the moment we climbed aboard, it was clear we were in great hands. Steph was an outstanding guide—engaging, knowledgeable, and perfectly paced. He filled the hour-long ride with fascinating stories about Jean Lafitte, the unique architecture of the French Quarter, and the history behind many of the buildings we passed. The storytelling had the perfect balance of quick historical dates, colorful details, and entertaining anecdotes that kept everyone interested the entire time. The ghost stories were especially fun—spooky enough to set the mood but not overly ghoulish, which made it enjoyable for everyone in the group. And Ivan! What a professional. It was impressive watching him calmly navigate the busy streets of the French Quarter—stopping at red lights and moving along on green like a seasoned local. It was also very clear that Steph cares deeply for him. The relationship between handler and animal was genuinely lovely to see and added to the experience. This carriage ride ended up being one of the highlights of our trip to New Orleans. If you’re visiting the French Quarter and want a fun, historic, and slightly spooky way to explore it, ask for Steph and Ivan—you won’t regret it.
Fantastic
Odyssey241009,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Brita was lovely. So knowledgeable and fun. She set the exact right vibe for a colorful trip through the French Quarter and Frenchtown.
Mules Rule! Great ride & tour!
Aillene B,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great experience! The stories around town were cool & the carriage ride was fun & relaxing. The only negative is that it was hard to hear the tour guide at times from the back of the carriage. Would recommend this tour though. It takes you all around the French quarter and towards Frenchman’s street area too.
Ivan is the best!!
Elizabeth S,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Educational, funny and you can really tell he cares for Ivan! Loved how the driver interacted with everyone.
Very fun tour!
ElegantSolutions,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We all really enjoyed our tour through New Orleans, and getting some of the history! It wasn’t scary, even though we were hearing about some strange goings on!!
KJ, Patsy and great spooky stories
margaritah822,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00KJ and Patsy(the mule) made the experience fun! KJ was very informative, spoke about the history of the French Quarter and provided us with lots of spooky stories, as we passed many areas in the French Quarter.. His tone, humor and knowledge about the French Quarter made the experience so good. Patsy provided a smooth ride. It was very easy to get Tickets for this experience. Definitely would recommend!
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