4 New Orleans Carriage Rides Tours to Build a Day Around

1.New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,289 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Join a maximum of eight people for a one-hour evening carriage ride from Jackson Square. Guides such as Matt, Trish, Lemen, and Charles share French Quarter history, ghost lore, fires, floods, epidemics, and the story of the LaLaurie Mansion. The ride returns to 700 Decatur Street.

“Very interesting and informative tour of the haunted history of the French Quarter and Metairie. Fun nighttime activity.”

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2.New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,141 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Meet at 700 Decatur Street for a one-hour, covered mule-drawn carriage ride through the French Quarter and Marigny. A guide such as Sarah, Nate, Marty, or Tony points out landmarks, architecture, fires, floods, restaurants, jazz clubs, and local places worth returning to.

“Wonderful experience. Learned a lot of neat things about New Orleans. Our family really enjoyed it and would recommend it.”

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3.French Quarter Sightseeing Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 644 reviews · 1 hour · from $65

Ride for one hour from Jackson Square through the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny with a licensed guide. Expect local stories, landmark views, covered seating, and a leisurely pace. Private and shared carriages are available, with guides such as Mike, Lucy, Tony, and Marty often leading the route.

“It was a wonderful experience. The guide was very knowledgeable & Irma the mule was very kind & sweet. We learned a lot & enjoyed the ride!! A mule drawn carriage ride is the best way to get around in the French Quarter due to the narrow & crowded streets.”

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4.New Orleans Private Carriage Tour of the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 537 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Ride a private mule-drawn carriage through the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny with a licensed local guide. Your one-hour route can focus on food, architecture, music, or romance. Guides such as Kendra, Jonathan, and Mike R are known for humor and personal stories.

“Very kind and knowledgeable of the history! They took the time delving into the beauty of the quarter. We learned so much!”

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