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New Orleans Haunted Carriage Tour

From$65
1 hour
New Orleans, USA

About this activity

Embark on a spine-chilling carriage ride through New Orleans' haunted French Quarter, visiting infamous sites like the LaLaurie Mansion and hearing expert ghost stories.

Highlights

  • Explore the haunted French Quarter
  • Visit the infamous LaLaurie Mansion
  • Hear chilling tales from expert guides
  • Discover hidden ghost stories of New Orleans
  • Experience the city's eerie charm at night

Full description

Step into the mysterious world of New Orleans' haunted past with a captivating carriage tour through the historic French Quarter. Led by expert guides, you'll visit notorious sites such as the LaLaurie Mansion, infamous for its dark history. Along the way, hear chilling tales of the city's most notorious hauntings, uncovering hidden stories that have been passed down through generations. This tour offers a unique glimpse into the eerie charm of New Orleans, making it a must-do for thrill-seekers and history enthusiasts alike. Don't miss this unforgettable journey into the supernatural heart of the city.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided carriage ride through historic French Quarter
  • Visit to haunted landmarks like the LaLaurie Mansion
  • Engaging storytelling by knowledgeable guides
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

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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.

Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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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?

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: View St. Louis Cathedral, the famous landmark and oldest continuously active cathedral in the U.S.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: 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.

Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed

Know before you go

  • Dress comfortably for the evening weather
  • Bring a camera to capture the haunting sights
  • Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • 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.

Traveler reviews

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Horrible people

This company is absolutely horrible. We were 5 min late for this tour and the tour guide was so incredibly rude and sold our seats to other people. They are refusing to refund us. Avoid at all costs.

Road07783398012May 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fun time

Fun and informative hour long ride through NOLA, more than just the French Quarter! We hit Frenchman St and other surrounding neighborhoods

Jim_LMay 24, 2026VIATOR

A fun, spooky ride.

Our driver entertained us with spooky stories about the French Quarter. She was hilarious! The mules looked well cared for.

Kailey_SMay 24, 2026VIATOR

Despite the rain….

It was a rainy weekend in NOLA for us!! Still - Lemen and Nasty carried on and provided an entertaining evening, making the drizzling background seem like a part of their plan! We thought we’d be soaked and miserable but instead we were distracted and entertained by Lemen’s ghost stories. Mahalo!

Q7625RPsharonsMay 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Haunting Intro to NOLA

We had a great time! Two of the five in our group were first time visitors to New Orleans and they loved the real info infused with the ghost stories. Would recommend 100%.

michelecO5465MKMay 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

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.
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