New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
by Royal Carriages
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$130Overview
This tour traces the haunted history of New Orleans’ French Quarter, an area marked by many tragic events including fires, floods, and epidemics. The 1-hour tour takes place in a mule-drawn carriage holding up to eight passengers, led by a licensed guide with over 75 years of experience. The journey begins at the carriage stand on 700 Decatur Street near Jackson Square. From there, the carriage moves through the French Quarter streets while the guide tells stories about the city’s founding, its architecture, and the ghostly spirits said to remain. The carriage passes landmarks such as Saint Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and the Napoleon House. The guide covers historical events behind the hauntings, including epidemics, torture experiments, and other tragedies documented in police and history records. The tour also stops at the LaLaurie Mansion, known for its dark past and its depiction in American Horror Story. Throughout the ride, visitors learn how the spirits are thought to communicate with the living. This comfortable carriage ride provides a more personal experience compared to walking tours. It offers a mix of historical facts and ghost stories suitable for all ages.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jackson Square
The tour begins at the carriage stand at 700 Decatur Street near Jackson Square. Boarding here, passengers travel in a mule-drawn carriage that seats up to 8 people. The guide shares stories about New Orleans’ history in the 1700s and 1800s, when fires, floods, murders, and disease were common. The licensed guide has over 75 years of experience leading ghost tours. This stop sets the historical context as the carriage departs from Jackson Square into the French Quarter.
15 min
French Quarter
The carriage moves through the French Quarter, passing landmarks such as Saint Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and the Napoleon House. The guide recounts stories of historical tragedies like floods, fires, epidemics, torture experiments, and more, all documented in police and history records. Visitors hear how these events relate to the hauntings reported in the area. The stories are told in a manner appropriate for all visitors.
60 min
St. Louis Cathedral
View St. Louis Cathedral, a prominent landmark and the oldest continuously active cathedral in the United States.
Lalaurie Mansion
The carriage stops by the LaLaurie Mansion, known for its grim past. The guide explains how the real history compares to the depiction of this house of horrors in American Horror Story.
Meeting point
Meet at the Red Umbrella at Jackson Square
End point
Meet at the Red Umbrella at Jackson Square
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
by Royal Carriages
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$130Overview
This tour traces the haunted history of New Orleans’ French Quarter, an area marked by many tragic events including fires, floods, and epidemics. The 1-hour tour takes place in a mule-drawn carriage holding up to eight passengers, led by a licensed guide with over 75 years of experience. The journey begins at the carriage stand on 700 Decatur Street near Jackson Square. From there, the carriage moves through the French Quarter streets while the guide tells stories about the city’s founding, its architecture, and the ghostly spirits said to remain. The carriage passes landmarks such as Saint Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and the Napoleon House. The guide covers historical events behind the hauntings, including epidemics, torture experiments, and other tragedies documented in police and history records. The tour also stops at the LaLaurie Mansion, known for its dark past and its depiction in American Horror Story. Throughout the ride, visitors learn how the spirits are thought to communicate with the living. This comfortable carriage ride provides a more personal experience compared to walking tours. It offers a mix of historical facts and ghost stories suitable for all ages.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jackson Square
The tour begins at the carriage stand at 700 Decatur Street near Jackson Square. Boarding here, passengers travel in a mule-drawn carriage that seats up to 8 people. The guide shares stories about New Orleans’ history in the 1700s and 1800s, when fires, floods, murders, and disease were common. The licensed guide has over 75 years of experience leading ghost tours. This stop sets the historical context as the carriage departs from Jackson Square into the French Quarter.
15 min
French Quarter
The carriage moves through the French Quarter, passing landmarks such as Saint Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and the Napoleon House. The guide recounts stories of historical tragedies like floods, fires, epidemics, torture experiments, and more, all documented in police and history records. Visitors hear how these events relate to the hauntings reported in the area. The stories are told in a manner appropriate for all visitors.
60 min
St. Louis Cathedral
View St. Louis Cathedral, a prominent landmark and the oldest continuously active cathedral in the United States.
Lalaurie Mansion
The carriage stops by the LaLaurie Mansion, known for its grim past. The guide explains how the real history compares to the depiction of this house of horrors in American Horror Story.
Meeting point
Meet at the Red Umbrella at Jackson Square
End point
Meet at the Red Umbrella at Jackson Square
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.