New Orleans Private Carriage Tour of the French Quarter
New Orleans, US
98% of travellers recommend this
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1-Hour Private Carriage Ride
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Professional Licensed Guide
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Skip-the-line Tickets
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Seats up to 4 People
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Fully Narrated Historic Tour
Explore the enchanting French Quarter with a private 1-hour carriage tour led by a local guide, uncovering the unique history and culture of New Orleans.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Skip-the-line tickets -
1-hour carriage ride through french quarter
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Fully narrated historic tour of french quarter and surrounding areas
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Private carriage (seats up to 4)
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Professional licensed tour guide
Excluded
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Gratuities are not included but are recommended. -
Snacks and beverages are not included but are allowed.
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Alcoholic drinks are not included but can be purchased nearby.
Explore the enchanting French Quarter with a private 1-hour carriage tour led by a local guide, uncovering the unique history and culture of New Orleans.
Highlights
- Authentic private carriage tour of French Quarter
- Learn the fascinating history and culture of New Orleans
- Explore iconic landmarks like Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral
- Experience the lively atmosphere of Bourbon Street
- Discover unique shops and boutiques on Royal Street
Meeting Point
Meet at the Red Umbrella in front of Jackson Square.
700 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 , United States
End Point
Meet at the Red Umbrella in front of Jackson Square.
700 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 , United States
What to expect
French Quarter
The Carriage is boarded at the carriage stand located at 700 St. Louis Street, across the street from the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel and the world-famous restaurants, Brennan's & Antoine's. Once your private carriage arrives, hop aboard and ask your carriage driver to take a picture of your group. The carriage tour will be 1-hour in duration, traveling through the French Quarter. The guides are top-rated, local, professional, and licensed through the City of New Orleans. There are no set routes or scripts. Cherish the uniqueness of the tour guide's tours and personalities and encourage them to let their passion shine through their curated tour information. With that being said, the Tours provide passengers the opportunity to customize the carriage tour information to suit the needs. If you have a special tour request, make sure the carriage driver knows right away.
45 minutes
Faubourg Marigny
You'll also travel through this charming historic New Orleans neighborhood, dating back to the early 1800s.
15 minutes
Jackson Square
Your private mule-drawn carriage will roll past iconic New Orleans landmarks and locations, such as the Louisiana Supreme Court Building, the Napoleon House, and Jackson Square.
St. Louis Cathedral
See the Saint Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously active cathedral in the U.S.
French Market
The French Market is a historic marketplace along the Mississippi River.
Bourbon Street
Travel along Bourbon Street, the French Quarter's liveliest and wildest thoroughfare, where the rhythmic sounds of jazz, country western, Dixieland and sultry blues permeate the air.
Royal Street
See Royal Street, full of unusual shops and one of the city's most historic streets.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby -
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Passengers with disabilities: If you are traveling with someone with limited mobility, please let us know in advance by calling (504) 943-8820 so that we can be prepared to assist him or her into the carriage. We may arrange for your carriage to board at a different location, where strollers, walkers, or wheelchairs can be left behind, and where we can provide assistance to those individuals.
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The Cemetery is Currently Closed Due to Covid -Cemetery: visit Saint Louis Cemetery #1 on all reservations booked between 9am-2pm with the exceptions of holidays and unannounced funerals. Once arrived at the cemetery, tour participants will be granted entry, receiving a private walking tour with her or her guide. The cemetery has lots of uneven and muddy surfaces that are not suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, or walkers.
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In favorable weather conditions, including rain. We ask that all tour participants please dress appropriately for this for the weather.
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This tour activity is subject to be canceled due to inclement weather such as flooding or lightning. By providing a contact cell phone number, we are then able to notify you immediately if there are any changes to your tour activity in regards to weather and or traffic conditions and provide you with the opportunity to reschedule to a better date or time.
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Adults over the age of 21 are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages onboard the carriage. Passengers who appear to be intoxicated will not be allowed to ride the carriage, for safety reasons. This is strictly enforced.
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Pictures are always allowed and encouraged on the carriage during your tour. Please feel free to share your mule-drawn pictures online with your friends. The personally curated tour is proprietary information of the carriage driver. Video filming is only allowed by first asking permission of your carriage driver.
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Tickets are non-refundable once a purchase is completed, and cannot be rescheduled. There are no refunds or reschedules for missed tour appointments. An example of a missed tour appointment is 5 minutes past the scheduled time. After this time you will be considered a NO SHOW and will not be refunded .
What our experts say
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Try local beignets at Café du Monde nearby -
Visit the historic Jackson Square post-tour
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Dress for the weather; it can change quickly
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Consider dining at Brennan's after the tour
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Take pictures with your mule for memories
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