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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
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)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet at the Red Umbrella at Jackson Square
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• All tour participants must check in with a Royal Carriages Representative at least 15 minutes prior to your reservation time. He or she can be found near the beginning of the line of carriages under the red umbrella wearing a bright red company shirt.
• Boarding for all group carriage tours may take up to 15 minutes+
• Bring a camera! We can't guarantee that you'll capture ghostly evidence, but it's always worth trying. Many of our visitors take repetitive photos in various locations, capturing what appears to be orbs, apparitions, and strange unidentified flying objects. Plus, you want to make sure to get a picture with your carriage mule before or after your tour!
• If you are traveling with someone with limited mobility, please let us know in advance so that we can be prepared to assist him or her into the carriage.
• Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• To contact the Royal Carriages Supervisor on the day of your tour, he or she can be reached directly by calling +1 504 943-8820 OR +1 504 382-2009.
What to expect
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Jackson Square
15 min
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
1 hour
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
1 hour
View St. Louis Cathedral, the famous landmark and oldest continuously active cathedral in the U.S.
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Lalaurie Mansion
1 hour
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
Can I cancel New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour.
Where does it start?
Meet at the Red Umbrella at Jackson Square
What's included?
- Licensed tour guide
- 1-hour mule-drawn carriage ride
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Parking
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Jackson Square, French Quarter, St. Louis Cathedral, Lalaurie Mansion.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Royal Carriages
