New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride

Recommended by 97% of travelers

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New Orleans, USA

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Tamica_C ·

Mar 2026

It was a fantastic experience. The tour guide was phenomenal! He had the best NOLA tour stories and connected well with our girl group! He was so pleasant and even took birthday pictures of me celebrating 50 years with my girlfriends & his horse after the tour!

· Alana_C ·

Mar 2026

Easy way to get an overview of the area before we explored later. Guide had great stories & knowledge. We went early before the people & traffic started to build up. Made navigating the streets easier. The carriage travelled at a great pace. Faster than walking, but not so quick you missed anything. Would do again.

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Overview

Explore the French Quarter and Marigny aboard a relaxing horse and carriage during this small-group tour in New Orleans. Discover the history, culture, and legends that surround this historic city as you see landmarks including the St. Louis Cathedral, Napoleon House, and French Market. You also get insider tips from your guide about the best places to eat, drink, and explore in New Orleans.

Take a horse and carriage ride through New Orleans
See landmarks like Place D’Armes and the Spanish Cabildo
Gain insight into the city’s history, culture, and must-sees
This tour is limited to eight for a comfortable experience

What's Included

Mule-drawn carriage ride
Recommendations for nightclubs, jazz, museums, and other must-sees in New Orleans

Snacks
Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

700 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Jackson Square look for a red umbrella. All of our guides wearing red shirts .

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Get a great first-time introduction to New Orleans’ French Quarter and Marigny neighborhoods during this small-group carriage ride tour. Meet your guide and small group, which is limited to just eight people, on Decatur Street at the designated meeting location.

Get to know the popular areas of New Orleans well by listening to your guide’s commentary as you ride in a horse-drawn carriage that features a covered top to block out the sun or other difficult weather elements.

See top highlights of both the French Quarter and Marigny such as St. Louis Cathedral, Pontalba Buildings, Place D'Armes Hotel, and Napoleon House.

Your carriage ride tour ends back at the meeting spot with the rest of the day’s plans in your hands.

French Quarter

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

St. Louis Cathedral (Pass By)

French Market (Pass By)

Cabildo (Pass By)

Pontalba Buildings (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Deep cleaning for carriages
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 1,189 reviews

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Fun time in NOLA

Michelle_S, Mar 2026

The information you receive as well worth the trip to learn more about this fun city. The driver is very knowledgeable and makes it a good time.

the experience was great...

John_K, Mar 2026

the experience was great our driver was very knowledgeable about the French Quarter and New Orleans in general. He was very friendly and Magnolia very smooth. seats where comfortable and just a great way to see some great sites with out WALKING. LOL

Trip around the French Quarter with Shirley the mule.

Lise_S, Mar 2026

The animals are well cared for and the guide was very nice. He answered all of our questions and gave us a lot of information

Nice way to start our trip

LeighAnn_W, Mar 2026

Great guide, great information. She called us to make sure we found her. Nice start to our trip! So glad we did this!

Very interesting and...

Nicole_L, Mar 2026

Very interesting and informative! Cole the mule was a good boy! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area.

Very informative and...

Karina_A, Mar 2026

Very informative and entertaining. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the local history. Fun for the whole family!

Must do this trip

Vicki_J, Mar 2026

This was an excellent trip the knowledge of our driver was more than we could ask for, my husband was very interested about the last big hurricane that happened here, thank you for a wonderful day

Wouldn't do this again

Lori_M, Mar 2026

Wouldn't book this tour again. We could not hear the tour guide well and it was a bit lack luster. This could have been so much better

Intrigued by history and stories.

DrLynette_A, Mar 2026

Loved the up close and personal carriage ride tour. Our guide was phenomenal, fun and knowledgeable. It was intriguing and inspired me to learn more.

Charming and a nice...

Meghan_C, Mar 2026

Charming and a nice relaxing way to see some of the French quarter with some history and fun facts included. Easy on and off. Nice tour guide, kat!

nice way to see French quarter

Mona_N, Mar 2026

nice relazing way to see the French Quarters… laid back chill and some history about some if the famous buildings…. this was out first day in NOLA and now we can decide what we to focus on if we want to revist something we saw

Leisurely tour of the French Quarter

Chris_B, Mar 2026

The guide was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. The horse’s name was Norma, and she was a mule. I know this because our guide told us that. She seemed to know her way around the French Quarter better than many of the locals.

Best birthday carriage ride Eva!

Tamica_C, Mar 2026

Great Tour!

Lexi_S, Mar 2026

This was a great tour! Our guide, Mya, was very knowledgeable, and the tour included a lot of great information about that area of New Orleans!

This was a great way to...

Lisa_H, Mar 2026

This was a great way to see the city and learn some historical information about the French Quarter and surrounding areas.

Memorable

Becky_T, Mar 2026

The tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and humorous. And I loved the sound of the mule’s hooves clicking on the pavement. The whole experience was exceptional.

Joe & Magnolia

Marcine_C, Mar 2026

We had a great time. It’s a good way to get the lay of the land and learn some New Orleans history. Joe and Magnolia were wonderful.

Fun little ride around...

Robin_P, Mar 2026

Fun little ride around the city. Driver was knowledgeable and shared a lot of history. Only problem was you couldn’t hear him well. No microphone and the streets are loud with music and traffic. Glad we did it but would have been even better if we could hear all that was said. We were in the last row of the carriage, so sit up close if you can.

A Great Experience

Holly_B, Mar 2026

It was very relaxed and enjoyable. Our driver - Larry was very knowledgeable and personable . He took us to places we would have missed on our own.

This is a wonderful way...

Dana_S, Mar 2026

This is a wonderful way to see the French Quarter! Our tour guide, Mike, was wonderful and very knowledgeable of the history of New Orleans. The hour flew by, but we got to see so much! Irma, the mule leading our carriage, was wonderful too!!!

Early trip at the perfect pace

Alana_C, Mar 2026

Worth the money! Definitely a top experience.

Emily_G, Feb 2026

Our guide Marty and his mule Benson were wonderful to spend time with. Marty was extremely knowledgeable and the way he interacted with Benson was heartwarming! Heads up if you sit in the front row it gets a little hot as there’s no shade so I would bring a fan. You should definitely do this tour if you’re considering it!

Mule Tour 2/27/26

Ann_P, Feb 2026

An excellent quick tour of the French Quarter. Marty was an excellent tour guide with inside knowledge of New Orleans.

Excellent Carriage Ride Experience!

Sarah_P, Feb 2026

Our tour guide Jason had the perfect balance of humor and knowledge about the French Quarter! He even added in some factoids about movie film locations and recent celebrity events. His mule Shirley was a sweet-heart too! I highly recommend Royal Carriages!

Excellent tour, definitely worth taking.

ALICE_D, Feb 2026

Our guide was great. He was very knowledgeable, and we learned a lot about the history of NOLA as well as a lot of its quirky uniqueness. He also told us about the mules who pull the carriages, and how well cared for they are, which mattered a lot to me. I thoroughly recommend this tour.

Excellent tour

Suzanne_D, Feb 2026

Driver very knowledgeable, great sense of humor. Really enjoyed tour. Highly recommend. Comfortable seats, clean.

Great way to see the city!

Rob_H, Feb 2026

Great way to see the city beyond the basics, seeing the side streets from a quiet, slow speed was perfect. Pickup location easy to find, tour guide was great, provided helpful tips on local happenings.

A Ride with Fiona

John_B, Feb 2026

It’s a great way to see the French Quarter and learn some NOLA history. If it’s sunny bring a hat and water.

Fun and Informational!

Audra_D, Feb 2026

Our guide, Mya, was fabulous! She was knowledgeable, kind, and entertaining. We saw parts of the Quarter that we didn't even know existed.

# 1 guide fabulous

Patricia_T, Feb 2026

Our tour guide was an actual local person from the neighborhood. Very friendly and knowledgeable.Took her time pointing out special places along the way .