New Orleans

Louisiana

Royal Carriages was started in 1941 by Clem and Violet Lauga, with one horse and carriage. Jim and Carolynn Lauga continued this family-run New Orleans tradition for over 35 years. 

With a legacy of over 81 years of experience in the New Orleans tourism industry, Royal Carriages is a family-run business and the oldest sightseeing carriage company in America.

All our mules receive at least 3-6 months of vacation per year on one of our two lovely farms, one in Covington, Louisiana and the other in Poplarville, Mississippi countryside. We usually stable about 34 mules here in the city and the balance are kept on pasture.

Royal Carriages prides itself on providing our guests with that personal touch. I would like to extend a warm welcome to you on your visit to New Orleans. We invite you to visit us on your next visit to the French Quarter, and hope your stay in NOLA is a memorable one!

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Royal Carriages is the premier carriage tour company in New Orleans and the History & Haunts Carriage Tour is a thrilling insider's view of the French Quarter after dark. With a knowledgeable and hospitable tour guide, guests will trot around the Quarter's streets hearing tales of ghosts and ghouls. What a wonderful way to see the town, learn a bit of history, and experience a one of a kind adventure.

History & Haunts Nighttime Carriage Tour

Royal Carriages is the premier carriage tour company in New Orleans and the History & Haunts Carriage Tour is a...

Guide was terrific and Ivan the mule stories were funny and kept us laughing the whole time. Lots of interesting history.

Great experience

Lucas was a great tour guide filled with a lot of interesting information

Tourist

Our tour guide was Jonathon and our mule was Blondie.  They were both amazing!  We decided to splurge on the carriage ride and we are so happy that we did!  You can bring drinks and relax while you take the tour.  It was nice to take a break from walking and we got to see a lot of cool parts of the quarter that we wouldn't have otherwise seen.  JOnathon was very informative and a great story teller.  Our kids loved him! Would highly recommend!

Worth the Splurge

Hop aboard a comfortable carriage and see the French Quarter & its picturesque neighborhoods the way it was meant to be seen! These award-winning carriage tours feature licensed tour guides and are fully narrated, providing guests with a ride that is both scenic, entertaining, and fact-filled. This particular route travels through the quieter, lesser trafficked areas of the French Quarter and the neighboring areas known for its colorful Creole architecture and live jazz music venues NOT on Bourbon Street.

The French Quarter & Marigny Carriage Tour

Hop aboard a comfortable carriage and see the French Quarter & its picturesque neighborhoods the way it was meant to be...

The carriage tour was excellent. The tour guide was a fountain of knowledge and funny.

Must take this tour while in New Orleans

Tour was great!! The customer service and guide were top tier. The carriage itself was comfy and the sights were beautiful. My only complaint was that some of the stops were a little too quick...

Great history and intro

Mark was great.  Tour was very informative, fun and a good experience.

Travel in your own private carriage while listening to the stories of the city by your private tour guide. Private Horse Carriage Tours are provided daily and nightly throughout the 300-year old French Quarter. Small Carriages hold 2-4 passengers in each, making this activity perfect for a romantic date or family fun. Book today!

Private Carriage Tour of the French Quarter

Travel in your own private carriage while listening to the stories of the city by your private tour guide. Private Horse...

Tour guide was very kind and knowledgeable.   Definitely would recommend.

French Quarter Carriage Tour

Good experience! Lots of history! Driver was quite knowledgeable! Your website needs to be updated whenever changes are made. We spent time looking for a yellow umbrella to get out tickets ( as noted on the website) it’s now changed to “ red”

Carriage Ride

We had a great time! Lofton was an awesome driver with lots of interesting information. My only complaint is the price - I didn’t feel like there was something exceptional to make an hour carriage ride worth $300.

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