New Orleans Haunted Carriage Tour: Small-Group Ghosts & French Quarter Stories
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required; participants must be able to board a low carriage and remain seated for the duration.
Overview
Climb into a mule-drawn carriage and let the French Quarter’s past come alive—murders, epidemics, and restless spirits are told by guides who blend archival history with spine-tingling folklore. This intimate, one-hour tour from Jackson Square offers atmospheric storytelling and local context in a compact package.
New Orleans Haunted Carriage Tour: Small-Group Ghosts & French Quarter Stories
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The carriage rocks forward with a soft clop of mules’ hooves, and the French Quarter slides into view like a film strip: wrought-iron balconies, gaslamp-orange beads of light, and the cathedral’s silhouette cut against a humid sky. You smell frying oil and jasmine, hear distant brass bands and the guide’s voice leaning into the hush—stories about fires, fever, and a city that refuses to forget its dead.
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Adventure Tips
Arrive Early
Check in at the red umbrella at Jackson Square at least 15 minutes before departure to secure boarding and meet your guide.
Dress for Weather
Evening humidity and sudden rain are common—bring a light, packable jacket and a small umbrella if needed.
Respect the Mules
Do not feed or touch the mules without permission; follow handlers’ photo and distance instructions to protect the animals.
Bring a Camera with Flash
Low-light conditions make flash or a low-light-capable phone useful for capturing architecture—or the occasional unexpected orb.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Working mules of the carriage company
- Feral monk parakeets commonly heard around city parks
History
The French Quarter is New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood, shaped by French and Spanish colonial rule; repeated fires, yellow fever epidemics and floods in the 18th and 19th centuries left deep cultural marks that feed local folklore.
Conservation
Royal Carriages follows animal-welfare practices and city regulations; visitors should respect handlers’ instructions and avoid feeding or crowding the mules to minimize stress.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Useful for boarding, standing while waiting, and walking short distances around Jackson Square.
Packable light jacket
Evenings can cool quickly by the river; a jacket keeps you comfortable during the ride.
fall specific
Smartphone/camera with low-light capability
Captures dimly lit streetscapes and architectural details during dusk or night tours.
Small, quick-dry umbrella
Handy during sudden showers common in New Orleans summer evenings.
summer specific