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New Orleans Carriage Rides (Haunted & Royal Rides French Quarter) 2024

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Tour New Orleans’ French Quarter and surrounding areas on a horse-drawn carriage. This is the city’s historic heart, and famous for many sights and attractions. French Quarter carriage tours are perfect for all interests and age groups. All tours are narrated by a local guide who will keep you entertained from start to finish. Witness the city through a different perspective on a leisurely one-hour stroll!

Know before you book:

• These tours are conducted outside, dress weather appropriate
• Certain tickets are non-refundable once purchase is complete and can not be refunded or rescheduled
• All tours require guests to arrive 5-15 minutes early to check-in for your tour

Highlights:

• Tour the French Quarter and surrounding areas on a horse-drawn carriage
• Narrated by a local guide, you’ll learn the history and culture of the city
• Guests can sit back, relax, and escape the crowds

Come explore the history and scenery of New Orleans on a leisurely one-hour carriage ride. Experience the city through the original mode of transportation – horse and buggy!

Enjoy a fully narrated tour of the historic French Quarter and surrounding areas. Popular sights include the Louisiana Supreme Court Building, Jackson Square, The French Market, Bourbon Street, and more! All tours are round trip and you will be picked up and dropped off at 700 Decatur Street. This is one of the best carriage tours New Orleans has to offer.

This is a great way to see the city and learn the history of the French Quarter, and other iconic New Orleans sights. Hear colorful commentary and see famous New Orleans attractions on this memorable horse-drawn ride! Get away from the crowds and off your feet, you’ll be able to sit back and fully relax while your guide takes you on a cultural tour!

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Carriage Tours New Orleans Prices 2024

How much are carriage rides in New Orleans? The cost of a general royal carriage tour is $40.00 USD, and you’ll have several themes to select from that focus on different locations or history of the French Quarter. If you choose a private and customize tour, the price will be $230.00 USD for your whole group (up to 4 people).

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The great thing about New Orleans carriage rides is that they’re offered throughout the day. You will have the option to book a morning, afternoon, or evening carriage ride. Although, please note that the haunted history carriage tour is only offered at night.

Monday – Friday: 9am – 10pm

Best time to go

The best time to take a carriage ride in New Orleans depends on the season. All carriages have a top covering, so you will be mostly protected from the sun. New Orleans’ does experience hot and humid summer months, so the ideal time for carriage tours during the summer season would be in the morning or late afternoon.

Royal Carriages New Orleans Tour Options

Choosing the right New Orleans carriage tour depends on your interests, as each tour offers a slightly different itinerary. All tours are centered around the French Quarter but focus on different themes. We’ve laid out the highlights, as well as tour inclusions and exclusions for each tour, so you can easily pick the one that suits your interests best.

Private Carriage Tour New Orleans

A private carriage tour of New Orleans’ historic French Quarter provides guests with a perspective of the city rare to visitors. The private group setting allows visitors to customize their tour itinerary and allows for a more intimate experience.

Guests are encouraged to ask questions and can request stops at certain areas which are not included in the original tour route. Keep with the original tour that focuses on the history of the French Quarter, or ask your guide for customizable options!

Some examples include the haunted history of the city, the culinary culture, or the music scene. You could also simply opt for a quiet romantic stroll.

• Narrated historic tour
• Professional licensed tour guide
• 1 -hour carriage ride through the French Quarter
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Food and drink

Cemetery and French Quarter Carriage Tours in New Orleans

With this New Orleans carriage tour, you’ll explore the French Quarter and St. Louis Cemetery . As your carriage rolls through the city you’ll pass important landmarks while being entertained by your local tour guide with stories and facts about the city.

Your group will make a quick stop at one of New Orleans’ most iconic cemetery for a quick walking tour where you’ll learn even more historical facts.

• Short walking tour of St. Louis Cemetery

Haunted Carriage Tour New Orleans

On this eerie New Orleans carriage ride, you’ll explore the city’s most haunted neighborhoods at night. Listen to creepy ghost stories from your entertaining tour guide and learn the city’s deepest and darkest secrets. This tour has a limit of 8 guests to allow for a more intimate experience.

• 1 -hour late night carriage ride through the French Quarter

French Quarter and Marigny Neighborhood Carriage Ride

This comprehensive carriage tour will take you through the French Quarter and neighboring Marigny District. Discover this history and culture of these famous areas of the city. Your tour guide will cover everything from New Orleans’ food, cocktails, nightclubs, jazz, museums, must-sees, and things to do!

• 1 -hour carriage ride through the French Quarter and Marigny Neighborhood

• A fun and informational tour
• A unique New Orleans experience
• A great area of the city
• Tours take place in most weather conditions

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99 reviews for New Orleans Carriage Rides (Haunted & Royal Rides French Quarter) 2024

Franciscus_S – June 6, 2023

The carriage ride was awesome and informative.We got to know more around Borboun St after the ride. Loved it!

Lori_J – May 28, 2023

Lucy and Maria the Mule did a fantastic job! Lucy was very knowledgeable! Maria responded beautifully to commands! She apparently loves her treats!

Linda_F – May 28, 2023

Lucy our driver was fun and informative!! You could tell she enjoyed her job and that the company takes good care of their mules. We liked that we saw parts of New Orleans that we would not have seen had we walked around by ourselves

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The 12 best ghost and vampire tours in new orleans.

Hear chilling tales of the city's paranormal activity on one of these guided tours.

Top New Orleans Ghost and Vampire Tours

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Often referred to as the most haunted city in America, New Orleans is filled with stories of ghosts, Voodoo, magic, pirates, vampires and more. There's no better way to learn about the city's haunted history than on a guided ghost tour, where local experts share their insider knowledge. U.S. News compiled this list of the top New Orleans ghost tours, considering traveler sentiment and expert opinion.

Ghost City Tours – The Ghosts of New Orleans Tour

Price: Adults from $25; kids from $10 Duration: 1.5 hours

During Ghost City Tours' Ghosts of New Orleans Tour, guides lead visitors on a walk to some of the most haunted locations in the French Quarter, including restaurants, hotels and the infamous LaLaurie Mansion. Despite its recounting of the city's gruesome crimes and murders, the tour is considered kid-friendly. And according to reviewers, the experience is both informative and entertaining for all ages.

Tours are offered nightly at 8 p.m.; additional tours at 4 and 6 p.m. may be available as well (offerings vary by day). Other experiences from this tour outfitter include adults-only tours like a haunted pub crawl and a Killers and Thrillers tour, which focuses on the city's most notorious crimes and murders.

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French Quarter Phantoms – Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour

Price: Adults from $22; kids from $5 Duration: 2 hours

Tourists enjoy a double dose of spooky tales regarding local hauntings and vampire lore on this tour with French Quarter Phantoms. Tours are led by licensed guides who revel in talking about disease, disaster, sinister spirits and murder in the city. That said, guides promise the thrills are mixed in with lots of laughs. According to visitors, the guides are excellent, funny and entertaining. What's more, reviewers describe the walking tour as family-friendly.

Tours are offered nightly at 6 and 8 p.m. French Quarter Phantoms runs other tours in New Orleans , including outings to Tremé and the Garden District, among other neighborhoods.

Witches Brew Tours – 3 in 1 French Quarter, Voodoo & Cemetery History Tour

Price: Adults from $33; kids from $20 Duration: 2 hours

If you're on the hunt for a tour that covers the history of the French Quarter, the city's unique above-ground cemeteries and its relationship to Voodoo, reviewers say you can't go wrong with this tour. Along the excursion, your guide will discuss New Orleans customs, traditions, architecture and superstitions, and take you to visit a cemetery, where you'll learn about the city's unique interment process. You'll also hear about the history of Voodoo and visit Congo Square, located in Louis Armstrong Park.

The tour is offered daily at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The tour is capped at 28 people, and reservations are required. For even more spine-chilling tales, consider the company's 4 in 1 tour, which includes stories of vampires in the Crescent City.

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Royal Carriages – New Orleans History & Haunts Carriage Tour

Price: Adults from $60; kids from $40 Duration: 1 hour

Climb aboard a mule-drawn carriage to clip-clop through the streets of the French Quarter on the New Orleans History & Haunts Carriage Tour. Tourgoers will learn about haunted hotels, Voodoo history, vampires and more as they ride slowly through the quarter. Reviewers appreciate the knowledgeable guides and the relaxed pace of this small group tour, which is capped at eight passengers.

Tours are offered seven days a week at multiple times between 3 and 10:30 p.m. Royal Carriages also offers a daytime history tour of the French Quarter and Marigny neighborhoods, as well as private carriage rides.

Haunted History Tours – French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour

Price: Adults from $30; kids from $20 Duration: 2 hours

The French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour visits sites of documented hauntings found in police records, city archives and the company's own paranormal investigations. Along the way, guides share entertaining tales of the French Quarter's most famous residents. Reviewers praise the guides for their storytelling abilities. They also appreciate the emphasis on history throughout the tour.

Tours are offered daily at 3, 6 and 8 p.m. Ghost tours of the Garden District, haunted pub crawls and cemetery tours are also available.

Free Tours By Foot – New Orleans Voodoo Tour

Price: Free Duration: 1.5 hours

On the New Orleans Voodoo Tour, participants will learn about this mysterious and often misunderstood religion, which is still practiced today. Guides will talk about the history, culture and beliefs of both past and current practitioners, including the famous Voodoo queen Marie Laveau. Highlights include visits to Congo Square, the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum and modern Voodoo shrines, among others. Visitors praise the excellent and informative guides.

Tours are offered at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Though tourgoers can name their own price, reservations are required. Free Tours By Foot offers a variety of walking tours with ghost, cemetery and food themes.

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New Orleans Ghost Adventures Tours – Haunted Pub Crawl

Price: From $32 Duration: 2 hours

Led by New Orleans historians, the Haunted Pub Crawl aims to teach visitors the historical origins of the city's most legendary ghost stories. Tourgoers visit locations investigated by real ghost hunters (as seen on popular TV shows), all with a drink in hand. According to reviewers, this is the perfect way to explore New Orleans thanks to the insightful, humorous guides. Highlights include the LaLaurie Mansion, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop and tales of the French Quarter's haunted past.

Tours meet nightly at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Participants must be at least 21 years old to join the tour. The company also offers tours that visit the city's most famous cemeteries, as well as Voodoo and vampire tours.

New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours – Ghost Tour

Price: Adults from $28; kids from $17 Duration: 2 hours

When you wander through the French Quarter with New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours, guides promise to thrill and chill you with tales of haunted buildings, events, legends and true crimes dating back to the Civil War. You'll learn about hauntings at the Andrew Jackson Hotel, the Ursuline Convent and Muriel's Jackson Square, as well as the yellow fever epidemic and Marie Laveau. You'll even hear about the city's present-day paranormal activity. According to visitors, the experience is informative and lots of fun, thanks to the engaging tour guides.

Tours run daily at 5:30 and 8 p.m. For a break from the ghost stories, consider the company's Garden District tour.

New Orleans Secrets – Mysteries of Voodoo Tour

Price: From $39 Duration: 2 hours

On the Mysteries of Voodoo Tour, guides promise to tell you the true history, culture and beliefs of Voodoo and dispel the myths surrounding it. Guides are either Voodoo practitioners or have spent years studying the religion academically, and they'll cover topics related to Voodoo queen Marie Laveau, slavery, spells, dolls, potions and much more. The tour is limited to nine people, so you can ask all the questions you like – an aspect visitors appreciate. In addition, you'll have the chance to see more than a dozen real Voodoo shrines and altars at several locations throughout the French Quarter.

Tours are generally offered Wednesday through Sunday at 1 or 3 p.m., depending on the day. The company also operates several food and history tours.

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Gray Line – Ghosts & Spirits Walking Tour

Price: Adults from $27; kids from $15 Duration: 2 hours

Explore the French Quarter's most haunted buildings, streets and alleys on this evening walking tour. Between stops, your guide will regale you with stories of local legend and paranormal sightings. Reviewers recommend this tour, praising the informative, personable guides. Travelers also appreciate that guides weave in a fair amount of interesting New Orleans history throughout the tour.

Tours depart nightly at 7 p.m. from the Gray Line ticket office in the French Quarter. The excursion is not recommended for kids younger than 10. Hoping to explore beyond the French Quarter? Gray Line operates a variety of day trips to nearby swamps and plantations .

Unique NOLA Tours – Lewd Spirits Tour

Price: From $37 Duration: 2 hours

Hear risqué tales of adultery, murder and mayhem on this tour of the French Quarter, which stops at three bars, including a former brothel. Reviewers applaud the knowledgeable guides for their humor and storytelling abilities. Travelers also enjoy the bars visited.

Tours, which are restricted to adults 21 and older, depart nightly at 5 and 8 p.m. Note that drinks are not included in the ticket price. If you're traveling with kids and looking for an activity the whole family can enjoy, the company also offers a kid-friendly ghost tour, among other options.

Hottest Hell Tours – Walking the Devil's Empire Tour

Many reviewers called this tour the highlight of their New Orleans trip thanks to the excellent guides, who travelers describe as "master storytellers." Along the stroll, you'll hear stories of true crime, Voodoo, vampires and ghosts, passing landmarks like Congo Square, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop and the St. Germain House, one of the city's most photographed homes that was allegedly once home to a vampire. You can also upgrade to "Hell Vision" – a handheld projector that you can use to see historical documents, photos and more while on tour.

Tours depart nightly at 5 and 8 p.m. This is an adults-only experience; children are not allowed. Hottest Hell Tours also operates walking tours of the city's former red-light district (Storyville) and a Voodoo tour, among other options.

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15 Best New Orleans Ghost Tours That Will Creep You Out

March 30, 2021 //  by  Southern Trippers

If you’re heading to the Big Easy and you’re looking for something spooky to do to pass the time we recommend you check out these terribly creepy New Orleans ghost tours! 

There are plenty of haunted places in the South , but you can’t miss out on the chance to experience some of its ghastly histories firsthand while you’re visiting the most haunted city in the United States. From fires and hurricanes to infamous murderers and plagues, Crescent City has over 3 centuries of troubled past experiences that live around every street corner.

For a city that loves to indulge in all the pleasures life has to offer with its delicious food, party lifestyle, and ubiquitous street musicians providing New Orleans with its own soundtrack it can’t seem to escape its dark past.

After going on one of these ghost tours in New Orleans, you might find out exactly why. No matter what haunted spots you choose to explore, we recommend you tread carefully and with respect, some of the city’s oldest spirits don’t like to be mocked!

Don’t forget to check out some of the most Haunted Hotels in New Orleans!

New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

Ghosts, voodoo, and vampires oh my! With so many New Orleans ghost tours to go on, why not fit as many scary tales with The New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo, & Vampire Walking Tour in one night as possible?

If you’re looking to walk around the city at night led by knowledgeable experts this is the tour for you. Visitors will start at the French Quarter and end up in Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar (one of New Orlean’s oldest structures) all while listening to real-life tales of witches, vampires, and ghosts that lurk around every corner.

When you’re looking to see a little bit of everything that the city’s spooky history has to offer without getting overwhelmed by walking through the dark streets all on your own.

Book here: New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour & Bar Stops

One of the more unique ghost tours in New Orleans, the Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour & Bar Stops takes guests on an adult-only expedition where you’ll learn all about the city’s more indelicate past and hopefully meet the ghosts of those who refuse to let go of these indecorous betrayals.

Walk around some of the city’s seedier spots with a cheeky tour guide who will gladly enlighten you on the scandalous histories of spots like New Orleans Creole Cookery (where adultery lead to murder) and May Baily’s place (The Big Easy’s first licensed bordello).

If you’re looking for a mix of the spooky and indelicate, then we recommend you enjoy this nighttime tour where spirits and spirits collide. We still aren’t convinced there is a single bar in New Orleans that isn’t haunted.

Book here: Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour & Bar Stops

French Quarter Ghost Tour

Of all the  NOLA ghost tours visitors can choose we recommend French Quarter Ghost Tour to anyone who is looking for a level-headed and academically inclined experience.

Head to the French Quarter to meet your tour guide (who will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in history) for a two-hour jaunt around historical spots like Sultan’s Palace. You’ll find very little theatricality on this expedition, but plenty of occult history shared by college professors, history teachers, and history students. 

Does knowing that your tour guide is a well-learned academic make the tour less scary? Or does it mean that there’s enough proof to make even the most questioning minds believe in the paranormal? 

The tour is kid friendly and guests may bring their own alcoholic beverages.

B ook here: French Quarter Ghost Tour

Adults Only New Orleans Ghost, True Crime, Voodoo, & Vampire Tour

At first, this might seem like just another New Orleans ghost tour where visitors can show up and let loose (while also getting their minds scared silly), but Adults Only New Orleans Ghost, True Crime, Voodoo, & Vampire Tour has a few surprises up its sleeves.

You can either go on their 7 pm tour where they walk you through an alternative route and share often forgotten true crime tales or the classic tour which starts at 8 pm. If you choose the latter,  choosing their VIP Hellvision option will give you a chance to see the bloody images straight from the archives on the very streets where they happened.

Book here: Adults Only New Orleans Ghost, True Crime, Voodoo, & Vampire Tour

New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo or Cemetery Insiders Tour

For those looking to maximize their NOLA ghost tours experience the New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo or Cemetery Insiders Tour includes all the big stops and gives all the juicy insider info you might miss out on without one of their guides.

Since the tours happen during the day it’s a great choice for visitors who don’t want to get too scared while taking a peek into the Big Easy’s mystifying past.From the unique architecture of the city to the history of Voodoo, the tour guides will give you a complete look at what makes New Orleans N’awlins.

You can make the choice to take the Cemetery Insider Tour and take a deep dive into the hundreds of years of history the crypts and graves have to offer.

Book here: New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo or Cemetery Insiders Tour

New Orleans True Murder Tour: Sinister Criminal Intentions

This is the best ghost tour in New Orleans for fans of True Crime. Let the experts at New Orleans True Murder Tour: Sinister Criminal Intentions help you sift between fact and legend.

The adult-only night tour promises visitors a grounded reframing of famous haunted stories and instead refocuses the history of spots like The Lalaurie Mansion, Omni Royal Orleans, and Jackson Square.

This 2-hour tour is not for the weak as it looks at real life murders and crimes that happened at these spots.

Book here: New Orleans True Murder Tour: Sinister Criminal Intentions

Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

Walk down Bourbon Street and enjoy the first drink on the house on this haunted pub crawl in New Orleans. 

Get ready to listen to tales filled with murder and bedlam on this historically focused pub crawl while you walk down the spots the very events occured. 

Even though drinks will be aplenty the tour guide’s top priority will be to get visitors the best chance at experiencing New Orlean’s paranormal history.

Start at Tujague’s and walk down Pirate’s Alley and end your nighttime tour on the infamous Bourbon Street to keep the party going. You have to be 21+ in order to go on the tour.

This is one of our favorite things to do and you should add it to your Weekend In New Orleans Itinerary.

Book here: Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

New Orleans Vampire Walking Tour

If you’re a fan of Interview with the Vampire, take a nice evening stroll around town on this two-hour New Orleans vampire tour . Discover the eternal secrets that the city’s undead has to offer.

The Paris of the South is well-known for its history of murder and tragedy, but what not everyone realizes is that ghosts aren’t the only specters that roam the dark cobblestoned streets at night.

Stop by Boutique Du Vampyre, the must-go spot for all the local vampires and see what it’s like to shop like the undead.

If you’re brave enough to enter the tour ends at a vampire tavern. What delicious secrets will you learn when you step inside? Just beware, the vampire community in New Orleans is alive and well.

Book here: New Orleans Vampire Walking Tour

New Orleans Voodoo and Cemetery Tour

One of the more specific New Orleans ghost tours visitors can walk around the city’s oldest cemeteries and learn about the origins of Voodoo on New Orleans Voodoo and Cemetery Tour .

Visit the final resting place of The Voodoo Queen while listening to thrilling legends of Marie Paris Laveau, visit the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, and pick up a potion or a spell at Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo.

This daytime tour will take you through the Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 where the lines between the living and the dead blur.

Book here: New Orleans Voodoo and Cemetery Tour

New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

Drive around on a mule-drawn carriage one of the most unique New Orleans ghost tours just like they did in the 18th-century with New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour .

Let yourself (and seven other passengers) be shown around town on this intimate tour through one of the most haunted neighborhoods in the U.S. all while listening to the centuries of tragedies those living in the French Quarter endured.

This one hour tour is great for families or those who don’t want a ghost hunting adventure.

Book here: New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

Spooky Family-Friendly Ghost Tour in New Orleans

If you are enjoying a family vacation and still want to enjoy a good fright Spooky Family-Friendly Ghost Tour in New Orleans, a family-friendly ghost tour in New Orleans is the tour you are looking for.

This 2-hour walking tour is the perfect mix of scary and educational. You’ll get to learn all the history behind the hauntings around The French Quarter while not diving into all of the gory details.

It’s a great way to keep the kids entertained without scaring them… too much. What’s a ghost tour without a little bit of spooky fun?

Book here: Spooky Family-Friendly Ghost Tour in New Orleans

The Bad Broads Tour of New Orleans

Of all the New Orleans haunted tours The Bad Broads Tour of New Orleans presents an unfiltered history of two of the most powerful women ever to have lived in the city, Marie Laveau and Madame LaLaurie

On the tour you will stop by both of their well-known homes and your guide will walk you through the legacy these two unforgettable women left behind.

They say there is no rest for the wicked so beware, the ladies might still be home and waiting to greet some visitors.

Book here: The Bad Broads Tour of New Orleans

New Orleans French Quarter Cemetery Walking Tour

Are you hoping to focus more on the unique cemeteries of New Orleans? Then the New Orleans French Quarter Cemetery Walking Tour is the ghost tour you are looking for.

Founded in 1789, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 has over 200 years of history buried above ground in its unique and eccentric plots. From famous Voodoo Queens to long-forgotten citizens, no one is too grand or lowly to escape a stay in one of the vaults.

If you think an hour and a half is more than enough time to explore a cemetery, this expansive and unique spot might change your mind. You certainly won’t want to leave before you see Nicholas Cage’s burial plot!

Book here: New Orleans French Quarter Cemetery Walking Tour

Legends, Folklore, Superstitions & Spells

If you believe all of the hauntings and paranormal happenings around the city are a thing of the past, the guides at New Orleans: Legends, Folklore, Superstitions & Spells are ready to change your mind. 

New Orleans is a true melting pot and a home to many diverse cultures and religions which have centuries of roots planted in its soil. This 2-hour walking tour gives visitors insight into Cajun legends, Voodoo practices, and how those chilling pasts influence contemporary culture. 

You’ll also get a look into the local superstitions and maybe even learn how to keep yourself safe from those things that go bump in the night.

Book here: New Orleans: Legends, Folklore, Superstitions & Spells

2-Hour Haunted Cemetery and City Tour at Night

Before you go on the 2-Hour Haunted Cemetery and City Tour at Night you may want to go change your clothes…and make sure to wear something black for this New Orleans ghost tour.

This experience is not for the faint of heart. Tour guides lead their victims– we mean visitors– around above-ground cemeteries and a converted church after dark. While they share the chilling stories, they’ll be handling ghost hunting tools so everyone is sure to know if you’re not the only ones present. 

The later the tour you choose to go on, the more haunted locations you’ll get to visit in the cover of the night.

Book here: 2-Hour Haunted Cemetery and City Tour at Night

Houmas House Plantation Tour

Visitors will get a glimpse into the life of a privileged plantation owner from the 1800s on the 2-hour Houmas House Plantation Tour . Let guides in era-appropriate clothing walk you through the property’s 250 years of history, some of which include stories of the supernatural kind.

While this may not be your typical haunted tour, there is certainly something chilling about stepping into the past and learning about a lifestyle that caused so much suffering for generations of slaves. 

It’s almost impossible to walk through the house and grounds without thinking about the cruelty that made such a lifestyle possible, and what spirits may still be around hoping someday for their chance to rest in peace.

Book here: Houmas House Plantation Tour

It can certainly be overwhelming to pick from all the New Orleans haunted tours that are available. From academically-minded haunting experiences to kid-friendly daytime fun, the options seem unlimited. And with so many experts Our recommendation? Go on more than one! There are plenty of ghosts to meet and lots of creepy cobblestoned streets in The Big Easy.

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French Quarter Ghost Tour by Mule Drawn Carriage

⭐ French Quarter Ghost Tour by Mule Drawn Carriage offers a thrilling opportunity to explore the spooky and haunted side of New Orleans, uncovering the city's dark history and creepy legends.

Ticket types 🎫 Adult (13+)

Highlights 👻 Check out Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop to meet the ghost of a famous pirate and folk hero 🎩 Uncover the story of Marie Laveau, a voodoo queen, and visit one of America's oldest bars 🏨 Find out about the most haunted hotels in New Orleans — maybe you'll stay in one!

General Info 📅 Date and time: various dates and times available (select during purchase) ⏳ Duration: 60 min 📍 Meeting point: the starting location is at Jackson Square, situated at the intersection of Saint Peters and Decatur streets, directly opposite the renowned Cafe du Monde 👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome. Kids under 5 can join for free if they sit on their parent's lap. ❓ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs

Description Get ready for an electrifying escapade in the bewitching city of New Orleans! Embark on the History & Haunts carriage tour, where spirits, voodoo, and bloodthirsty vampires eagerly await your arrival. Brace yourself for spine-chilling tales of Madame LaLaurie's hellish torture chamber and brace your soul as you step foot in Muriel's Restaurant, a notorious den of ghostly apparitions. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the legendary Marie Laveau, a voodoo queen of unparalleled power, and behold the ominous and chilling Gardette-LaPrete Mansion. Remember to capture a haunted memory in a photo and keep your senses alert for hair-raising ghostly encounters in your own hotel. Get your tickets now!

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Last updated on October 5, 2022

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700 Decatur New Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 943-8820

EXPERT TIPS BY: Beth D'Addono New Orleans Local Expert

• Ghost Tours : "This is a super option for folks with limited mobility."
• Best for Ghost Tours Because: Royal Carriages does a super job incorporating haunted lore into a fun carriage ride in the French Quarter.

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Are you looking for spooky New Orleans tours to take on your next visit to the Big Easy ?

A haunted tour of New Orleans is an excellent way to learn about the city’s rich history and eerie legends.

While October ghost tours in the U.S. are popular, visitors can take ghost tours in New Orleans all year long.

I have taken several haunted New Orleans ghost tours. Some were great, and others, well, could have been better. 

New Orleans tours are all about storytelling. I love to hear the familiar eerie legends and tales. I always keep my eye open for those new and unusual New Orleans experiences. 

Unfortunately, my all-time favorite ghost tour no longer operates. As I plan my next visit, I am scouring the most highly-rated spooky tours in New Orleans. I’m about to share what I’ve found with you.

Whether you’re a history buff, a paranormal enthusiast , or simply seeking a unique adventure, there is a tour here for you.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the best spooky tours in New Orleans.

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Best Quick Pick- Spooky New Orleans Tour

Just want the overall best? Then book this solid choice:

Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour of the French Quarter

WHY IT’S GREAT

Highly rated guides. Well priced.

POSSIBLE CON

Could be a bit too scary for the little ones.

WHAT SOME TRAVELERS HAVE SAID

“The tour is awesome. The stories were horrifying and gory.”

BOOK IT NOW!- Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour of the French Quarter

Spooky New Orleans Tours After Dark: Unveiling Crescent City’s Dark Secrets

As the sun sets over the enchanting city of New Orleans, a different kind of magic takes center stage.

From eerie apparitions to chilling legends, let these expert guides lead you through the shadowy corners of the city, revealing its most intriguing and haunting stories.

New Orleans Killers and Thrillers Tour

Sip drinks served at a bar known for paranormal activity.

Groups can be large

“Some very cool dark NOLA history! 10/10 would recommend.”

BOOK IT NOW!- New Orleans Killers and Thrillers Tour

Scary new orleans tours for adults only: embrace the thrills and chills.

Looking for a spine-tingling New Orleans adventure that’s exclusively for adults? 

Delve into the mysterious world of the occult, explore haunted sites, and hear stories that will leave you both amazed and unsettled. 

Adults Only Ghost, True Crime, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

• Two tour options for repeat visitors
• Can opt to add HELLVISION™ digital projection

Adult only- meaning level of gruesomeness and language may be too much for some.

“Super super fun, awesome spooky stuff”

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Kid-friendly New Orleans Ghost Tours: Family-Friendly Spooky Adventures

Yes! There is a spooky New Orleans ghost hunting tour just for kids.

Families seeking a dose of spooky interactive fun that’s suitable for all ages will love this tour. 

Embark on a journey where young and old alike can enjoy tales of whimsical ghosts, historical anecdotes, and a touch of mystery. 

Spooky Tour Kid-Friendly Ghost Hunt in New Orleans

The tour is created specifically for kids. Spooky, but not over the top scary.

Available every day of the week.

Some children may still feel scared but you know child the best.

“We loved every moment! A must when visiting New Orleans with kids”

BOOK IT NOW!- Spooky Tour Kid-Friendly Ghost Hunt in New Orleans

Paranormal New Orleans: An Interactive Tour

For the true ghost hunter looking for a hands-on adventure, this scary New Orleans ghost hunting tour is for you.

Most tours that stay on the street, this one actually takes you inside a haunted building.

Ghost Hunt Experience–Voices from Beyond

You are actively trying to discover paranormal activity

Not for children under 8

“We are still talking about this investigation days later. If you’re looking for an up close encounter with the supernatural, this tour is for you.”

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Most Haunted Hotel in the French Quarter

Imagine my surprise when on our Haunted New Orleans tour our guide stopped right in front of our hotel!

It was only then I learned that Bourbon Orleans Hotel is thought to be the most haunted hotel in New Orleans! 

Stories of paranormal activity are posted throughout the lobby of the hotel. 

When I stayed at Bourbon Orleans I did not experience any unusual activity, but one member in our party did. 

Each time she tried to enter her room the electronic key card had been wiped clean. She had to go to the hotel lobby for a replacement every single day .

Some tried to explain it away saying her phone was erasing the card.

No. I don’t buy it. Ghosts I say!

Bourbon Orleans Hotel has a long and interesting history and is a great French Quarter Hotel pick if you love spookiness. 

They also boast an incredible lounge filled with live music that faces Bourbon Street, a charming courtyard pool, and a yummy brunch . 

BOOK YOUR STAY AT Bourbon Orleans Hotel !

Creepy New Orleans Walking Tours: Explore the Shadows on Foot With a Guided Walk

Step into the eerie world of the unknown on our spooky New Orleans tours on foot. 

Immerse yourself in the chilling atmosphere of the city’s most haunted sites as you walk the dimly lit streets. 

Expert guides will regale you with spine-tingling stories of ghosts, spirits, and mysteries that have woven themselves into the fabric of New Orleans’ history. 

Haunted Crawl: New Orleans Exclusive Haunted Tour

“American Horror Story” fans will love the behind the scenes stories shared. Great for film buffs and celebrity seekers. 

More “true crime” based as opposed to paranormal if that’s what you are looking for.  

“Excellent tour guide. Recreated the stories like you were there.”

BOOK IT NOW!- Haunted Crawl: New Orleans Exclusive Haunted Tour

Spooky New Orleans Tours When You’re Too Tired to Walk.

New Orleans mouthwatering food and endless indulgent activities can wear you out.

When your tired feet have walked the French Quarter all day, opt for this alternative way to explore the supernatural. 

Hop on to this mule-drawn carriage and let the guide take you on a seated journey through the city’s haunted past. 

Lean back, relax, and get ready to uncover the mysteries that await around every corner.

New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

• Relax on a vintage style covered mule-drawn carriage.
• Small group tour is limited to eight people
• Perfect for young children or those with limited mobilty

Tour may be canceled if the weather is too hot for the animals. You may want to have a backup plan.

“Brought the Quarter’s haunted history to life”

BOOK IT NOW!- New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

Spooky new orleans tours with a cemetery visit: unearth the past. .

While the French Quarter boasts a rich history of haunts, the city’s spooky stories extend beyond its historic heart. 

Discover the secrets buried in New Orleans’ oldest cemeteries.

Learn about New Orleans’ fascinating above-ground burial practices and unique history of New Orleans’ graveyards.

New Orleans Cemetery Tour

Super informative. All guides are licensed tour guides and local historians.

• Tour begins and ends 4 miles from Jackson Square. You may need to drive or Uber to the meeting point. 
• Day tours only. 
• Meant to be informative more so than spooky

“This tour was EXCELLENT!!! An equally enthralling and informative experience”

BOOK IT NOW!- New Orleans Cemetery Tour

So what are you waiting for? 

Reserve your spot now and get ready to embark on a journey that will leave you both spellbound and haunted by the mysteries of New Orleans.

Check out this book list with New Orleans thrills and chills to prepare for your trip. 

Rather watch a video? View this story from Scripps News: Haunted America New Orleans

In addition to tours don’t forget to visit the amazing museums in New Orleans and experience the rich culture of the city.

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New Orleans Haunted History Carriage Tour

A tour to explore the famous French Quarter and hear about its haunted past

On this guided tour, you’ll get to discover the haunted places in New Orleans’ French Quarter while riding on a carriage. You’ll meet your guide at Jackson Square and hop inside the mule-drawn carriage, which was the traditional transport during the 17th and 18th centuries. You’ll ride past some prominent landmarks such as Saint Louis Cathedral and Napoleon House before reaching the French Quarter, which is one of the oldest neighborhoods of the city.

You’ll get insights into the haunted past of the French Quarter and hear stories of floods and fires, medical experiments, human torture and more. You’ll also see the infamous LaLaurie Murder Mansion featured on American Horror Story and discover its true story. Finally, you’ll learn about how the spirits are still known to be present and how they communicate with the citizens.

What's included

• Guide services
• One-hour mule-drawn carriage ride

What's Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Accessible to strollers
• Public transit links nearby

Health & Safety

• Suitable for all fitness levels

Restrictions

• Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time.

Additional information

The tour can be canceled due to inclement weather such as flooding or lightning.

This tour runs in all favorable weather conditions, including rain. Please dress accordingly.

The available ticket applies to all age groups except infants aged 0–4 years.

Infants and toddlers aged 0–4 years can join for free but need to be on the lap of their parent or guardian throughout the carriage tour.

This tour is wheelchair accessible. Please advise at the time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.

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