New Orleans: 1-Hour Carriage Ride Through the French Quarter Shared Carriage Tour - French Quarter + Faubourg Marigny
ID: GYG235197-405922
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Relax while your carriage driver unfolds 300 years of history on a mule-drawn carriage ride. Discover New Orleans' diverse and vivacious neighborhoods in style. Gather priceless local insight from your professional guide.
Discover the historic neighborhoods of New Orleans in a traditional mule-drawn carriage, taking in the vibrant history, culture, and architecture of the French Quarter. Relax and travel in style through some of the most exciting neighborhoods in America.
Learn the basics of New Orleans's history as you travel in style around its vibrant streets. Discover fascinating anecdotes about the people and places that have contributed to making New Orleans truly unique and unforgettable from your licensed local guide.
See French Quarter sights like the Saint Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Napoleon House, the French Market, and Bourbon Street. Ride through the Faubourg Marigny with its unique architecture and live music venues.
Enjoy peace of mind knowing that group carriage tours travel at a leisurely pace and with small groups exceeding no more than 8 passengers per carriage. A private carriage tour for 1 to 4 passengers is also available (if option selected).
Highlights
- Get out of the crowd and off your feet while taking in the French Quarter on a 1-hour mule and carriage ride
- Enjoy entertaining live narration as you canter past landmarks such as Jackson Square, Napoleon House, and St. Louis Cathedral
- Roll through the historic Faubourg Marigny with its fabulous architecture and local live music district
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• All tour routes are subject to street closures due to parades and festivals which may close off certain streets in the French Quarter and Marigny
• Children 3 and under are free and considered "Lap Children".
• Wheelchairs can be locked up at Jackson Square meeting point
• Small Pets under 20lbs are welcome
• All carriages have covered seating and the carriage tours operate in the rain or shine
• There are no refunds for missed tour appointments due to rain
• In extreme inclement weather events, tours might be canceled for safety reasons
• All mules receive at least 3-6 months of vacation per year on a countryside farm
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Meet at the red umbrella in front of Jackson Square, normally near St Peter Street - but this may change during festivals. Staff from Royal Carriages will be wearing a red shirt. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
