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Tours/New Orleans/New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

4.6(2,562)New Orleans1 hour
VIATOR4.6(1,625)TRIPADVISOR4.5(937)
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

At a glance

Duration
1 hour
Price from
$65 / person
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 2,562 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 8
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
Meet at the Red Umbrella at Jackson Square
Confirmation
Instant

Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in New Orleans

Description

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.

Tour Options

Haunted Carriage Tour
  • This 1-Hour Group Carriage Tour includes lots of French Quarter history in addition to lots of creepy ghost stories.

Itinerary

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.

60 min

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?

Pass by

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

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Highlights

Licensed tour guide
1-hour mule-drawn carriage ride

What's included

Included
Licensed tour guide
1-hour mule-drawn carriage ride
Not included
Gratuities
Parking
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks (available to purchase)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour take?

New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 4 stops.

How much does New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour cost?

Prices start at $65 per person for this New Orleans experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Meet at the Red Umbrella at Jackson Square . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller 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. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible; please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.

Reviews(2,562)

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Y6662GAandrewm
September 10, 2026
Fabulous, Laidback, Educational Experience

This was a fantastic experience. Loved the leisurely pace, the information and the local history as well as seeing places outside the Quarter. Well worth the time.

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James_I
September 9, 2026
Awesome experience...

Awesome experience learning about New Orleans. Starts with culture and general history to set the stage for the ghost and vampire stories.

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Jason_D
September 9, 2026
We had Britta as our tour...

We had Britta as our tour guide she was amazing and love blaze our mule. The tour was very informative and lots ghost stories and fun facts would highly recommend.

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Mekia_H
September 9, 2026
It’s nice and informative...

It’s nice and informative about the history and culture. Learned a lot about NOLA. The ghosts stories I won’t forget because many areas and buildings are haunted.

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tracyhC6553AA
September 8, 2026
All the talk, none of the walk

The tour was a great way to see the French Quarter, and Marigny neighborhood to learn a little history and hear a few ghost stories. The tour guide was informative. He and Josie the mule did a great job navigating the craziness of the Quarter’s traffic.

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karenoE3439HJ
September 8, 2026
It was okay

The ride was nice the guide was entertaining I wish the cemetery could have been included we left 15 minutes prior and got back 10 minutes early. I felt that could had been added for the price. There were walking tours visiting the same area at the same time.

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LISA_H
September 6, 2026
Fun Outing

The guide was a lot of fun. Lots of interesting facts about the history of New Orleans that I had not heard on other tours. Thanks Jason!

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Yamile_W
September 5, 2026
Great

Was amazing tour host was very funny and informative and educational great experience would definitely do again

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beckyfM9467ZA
August 30, 2026
Fun

Good experience.Fun and interesting

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Kenneth_H
August 29, 2026
The trip was very...

The trip was very informative. The driver explained the history of the city in terms that we could understand. It was just the right duration.

$65/ person
4.6(2,562)
Duration1 hour
LanguagesEN
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Travellers1–8 pax
ConfirmationInstant
OperatorRoyal Carriages
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