History and Haunts Carriage Tour
Feel the fright of the night on a 1 hour carriage tour focusing on New Orleans’ family-friendly nightlife, colorful neighborhoods, and the city’s dark and twisted past. Meet your guide at 700 Decatur Street and prepare to learn the stories of love and tragedy come to life as your professional tour guide explain the legends and lore, in addition to historical narration detailing all major landmarks throughout the French Quarter. At the end you will be dropped off at the meeting point.
- As depicted on the AMC Series American Horror Story.
- Learn about Marie Laveau, the unchallenged Voodoo Queen.
- All the most haunted hotels throughout the French Quarter.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Sunday
DURATION
1 Hour
START LOCATION
700 Decatur Street
END LOCATION
700 Decatur Street
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
Related places and things to do
Sightseeing Tours
New Orleans, United States
Wildlife Experiences
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Adventure Tours
United States
Detailed Description
On this 1 hour carriage tour, you will meet your guide at 700 Decatur Street from here you will explore the nightlife, colorful neighborhoods, and the city’s dark and twisted past. Learn with your professional tour guide the legends and lore, in addition to historical narration detailing all major landmarks throughout the French Quarter.
Why is the French Quarter being one of the most haunted neighborhoods in America? Thanks to 300 years of tragedy, New Orleans is filled with true stories of ghost, voodoo, and vampires. With so much paranormal activity happening in our city, the best way to tour these haunted locations is by carriage ride at night.
Visit places like New Orleans Most Famous Murderess, Madame LaLaurie and her torture chamber, as depicted on the AMC Series American Horror Story. Also find out how Marie Laveau, the unchallenged Voodoo Queen, applied her magical powers and uncommon business sense to shift the course of love, luck, and the law in New Orleans. At the end you will be dropped off at the meeting point.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| General (P/P) | 40.00 (USD) |
Tour Documents
| Meeting Location Map | Download |
Recommended
- Photography is encouraged. We cannot guarantee that you will see a ghost (no one can guarantee that) but past tour participants have taken photos that we believe evidence of ghosts or spirits that appear in the form of unexplainable shadows, orbs, or mist.
Cancellation Policy
There are no refunds.
There are no refunds or reschedules for missed tour appointments.
We encourage you to arrive 15 mins early to check in, so you don't miss your tour. Those who miss their tour due to any reason will not be refunded or given the option to reschedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What if it rains?
At Royal Carriages, we monitor the radar closely. All our carriages have covered seating and we provide carriage tours in the rain or shine. On rainy days, carriage tours and walking tours are operational, and we encourage our guests to be prepared for a fun ride. Like mentioned above, there are no refunds for missed tour appointments due to rain. If we cancel due to weather, you can receive a refund for the cost of the tickets, reschedule your tickets to another date or time, or to convert your tickets to a gift certificate, depending on if you have purchased your tickets through us or through an outside ticket vendor.
