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New Orleans: Haunted French Quarter Carriage Tour & LaLaurie Mansion

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Duration1h

GroupUp to 8

LanguagesEN

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A mule-drawn carriage through the French Quarter's deadliest stories

You ride through New Orleans' French Quarter in a small mule-drawn carriage with a licensed guide who connects the city's documented tragedies — fires, epidemics, murders — to the spirits people claim still haunt the buildings. You'll see St. Louis Cathedral and the LaLaurie Mansion, the real story behind the American Horror Story house. The whole tour takes an hour, stays under eight passengers, and requires you to arrive 15 minutes early at 700 Decatur Street.

Step-by-step itinerary

Meet at 700 Decatur Street
Board mule-drawn carriage
Depart from Jackson Square
Hear stories of city founding
Pass Saint Louis Cathedral
View St. Louis Cathedral landmark
See LaLaurie Murder Mansion
Travel through French Quarter streets
Learn haunted history and ghost stories

The Experience

What if the spirits haunting New Orleans' oldest neighborhood could actually tell you why they're still here? That's the premise of this 1-hour carriage tour through the French Quarter, where you'll ride in a mule-drawn carriage with no more than eight other people instead of shuffling through the streets in a crowd. You board at 700 Decatur Street near Jackson Square, and from there the carriage winds through streets that have seen devastating fires, floods, epidemics, and worse — all documented in police records and history books, all tied to the buildings you're passing.

Your guide is a licensed professional from Royal Carriages, the company that won Louisiana Attraction of the Year in 2018, and they've been doing this for over 75 years as an outfit. The stories aren't just spooky for spooky's sake; they're grounded in what actually happened. You'll see St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously active cathedral in the U.S., and pass Napoleon House and other landmarks as the carriage moves through the French Quarter. Then there's the LaLaurie Mansion — if you've watched American Horror Story, you know the name. The true story is both stranger and more specific than the TV version, and your guide walks you through what really occurred inside that house of horrors. The carriage doesn't stop for long stretches; it keeps moving, which means you're comfortable and not standing in one spot for too long.

The tour runs rain or shine (dress for the weather), and it's built for all ages — infants can stay in a parent's lap, kids need an adult with them, and the carriage itself is wheelchair accessible if you let them know at booking. The one hard rule: arrive 15 minutes early to the boarding location, because late arrivals don't get a second chance or a refund. Weather like lightning or flooding will cancel the tour, but regular rain doesn't stop it. Each ticket covers one passenger; kids under 4 ride free as long as they're on a parent's lap.

What’s included

Your tour includes a licensed tour guide and a 1-hour mule-drawn carriage ride through the French Quarter.
The carriage passes major landmarks including St.
Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Napoleon House, and the LaLaurie Mansion, with your guide providing historical context and stories tied to each location.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Royal Carriages

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the main haunted history of the French Quarter without walking long distances or joining a large group — the mule-drawn carriage and 8-person limit are what make the stories feel personal instead of rushed.