New Orleans: French Quarter Haunted Carriage Tour Small Group

Summary

French Quarter ghost stories by carriage with local tales and laughter

You’ll ride through New Orleans’ French Quarter in a small group carriage as your local guide shares real haunted history — from chilling tales at LaLaurie Mansion to glimpses of St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. Expect laughter, goosebumps, and moments where even skeptics fall silent under those old gas lamps.

What’s the experience like?

Li waved us over at Jackson Square, her voice already mixing with the clop of hooves and a bit of jazz leaking out from somewhere nearby. She grinned when I asked if mules ever get spooked by ghosts — “Only by tourists with big cameras,” she said. The mule was named Daisy, which somehow made the whole haunted thing feel less threatening. I could smell rain in the air, but it held off, just leaving everything a little damp and shiny. We squeezed onto the carriage bench, knees bumping strangers who’d soon be swapping nervous laughs with us.

The French Quarter is different at night — shadows stretch weirdly over those old balconies, and Li kept pointing out places like Napoleon House and St. Louis Cathedral, her stories flipping between wild history and actual police records (she swears). I didn’t expect to feel much — I mean, ghost tours are usually more silly than scary for me — but when we stopped in front of LaLaurie Mansion, something about the way she lowered her voice made everyone go quiet for a second. Someone behind me shivered; maybe it was just the wind or maybe not. The main keyword here is haunted history carriage tour New Orleans, but honestly it felt more like being let in on secrets locals only tell after dark.

I tried to catch every detail — the way gas lamps flickered against wet pavement, that faint whiff of pralines drifting from somewhere (or was it just wishful thinking?), even how Daisy’s ears twitched when Li told us about floods and fires that wiped out half the city back in the day. She had this way of mixing facts with jokes so you never quite knew what was coming next. At one point she asked if anyone believed in ghosts; nobody answered right away. I still think about that pause.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Haunted French Quarter carriage tour

• Meet at 700 Decatur Street carriage stand
• Board mule-drawn carriage at Jackson Square
• Hear stories of 1700s-1800s New Orleans history
• Travel through French Quarter streets
• Pass Saint Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square
• See Napoleon House and other landmarks
• Learn about hauntings and tragic events
• View LaLaurie Murder Mansion

Top questions

How long is the New Orleans haunted carriage tour?

The haunted history carriage tour lasts approximately 1 hour.

Where does the French Quarter carriage tour start?

The tour boards at 700 Decatur Street near Jackson Square.

Is this haunted carriage tour suitable for kids?

Yes, stories are appropriate for all visitors and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Are infants allowed on the New Orleans carriage ride?

Infants up to 4 years can ride in a lap or stroller but must stay with their guardian throughout.

What landmarks are included on this carriage tour?

You’ll pass St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Napoleon House, and LaLaurie Mansion among others.

Is the New Orleans haunted carriage tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, wheelchair access is available if requested at booking.

Does this tour operate during rain?

Tours run in most weather including rain; dress appropriately as only severe weather cancels tours.

What’s included

Your evening includes a 1-hour mule-drawn carriage ride through New Orleans’ French Quarter with a licensed local guide sharing both historical facts and ghost stories along iconic streets—plus easy boarding at Jackson Square and space for strollers or wheelchairs if needed.