New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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?

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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

4.58

2,247 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Spooky stories with a mule named Desire
sylvia a,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a last minute addition to our family NOLA trip that we thoroughly enjoyed. It was one of our favorite experiences that we could all enjoy, regardless of age, ability or personal interests. Patricia and Desire were a fun pair and we loved getting to know the city thru their eyes. We learned so much about the colorful residents and buildings. We were also very glad to hear that Desire gets to go on vacation regularly...she definitely earns it! We would recommend this to anyone that wants to know more about the city, the people and the legends behind them!
It was amazing we had...
Robert F,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was amazing we had Lemen and Ginger, it was exactly what I paid for and more. Learned about the spirits and ghosts of NOLA!
Screw this company
Camron M,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Liz.said we could reschedule if we called. Brian said he got us rescheduled when we called before the event. They didn't reschedule us and are demanding $260 for lieing about rescheduling our reservation we can no longer use due to flight delays. Do a walking tour and forget this company
Legends of NOLA
Sara S,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
KJ and Patsy did a great job navigating the streets, were welcoming, engaging and inclusive. The Stories he weaved into the route were interesting
Nice slow tour in French Quarter.
robert t,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mark R was a great guide. I enjoyed the slow pace of the mule/carriage. Mark had lots of great stories to tell. I would highly recommend this tour. Mark had a stool for mobility challenged. Thank you Mark
Fun
Victoria G,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very entertaining and informative, the stories were so much fun to hear and the driver was knowledgeable
Just OK
92eml,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
It was ok. Hard to hear tour guide and when we did he just stated bullets he memorized from a list. Not engaging and not many ghost stories.
Awesome ghost carriage ride
Lauren T,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a comfortable and relaxing carriage tour. Matt was very knowledgeable and friendly. Armstrong and Matt were awesome!
Great fun
Kristin H,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is the second time I’ve done this tour and I was lucky enough to get Lemen as the guide both times! He is a great storyteller and bring life to the history of the French Quarter.
Shirley proves why sometimes Mules are called stubburn!
jessejacksondfwa,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time. Our guide was funny and informative. Shirley our mule was amazing, despite the fact that she sometimes was a little reluctant to follow directions. My wife and I had a blast.