Royal Carriages

Royal Carriages Royal Carriages is the oldest carriage company in New Orleans. Providing entertaining and educational tours since 1941. James C. Lauga, Jr.
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We offer carriage and walking tours, wedding pickup/drop off
Learn more and book direct at
https://www.neworleanscarriages.com/ Royal Carriages was started in 1941 by my grandparents, Clem and Violet Lauga, with one horse and carriage. Then continued by my parents Jim and Carolynn Lauga. Over the years, our company has grown steadily into a full-service carriage company employing 50 people and s

tabling a like number of young draft mules. Through all these years of ownership, the company has remained in our family -- one that has a legacy of over 80 years experience in the New Orleans sightseeing industry. The fact that Royal Carriages is a family-run business is one reason why we are the oldest continually-operating sightseeing carriage company in America. All our mules receive at least 3 months of vacation per year on a lovely farm in the Mississippi and Louisiana countryside. We usually stable about 34 mules here in the city and the balance are kept on pasture. If we treat our animals this good, you can imagine how well we'll treat you! Royal Carriages prides itself on providing our guests with that personal touch. We invite you to visit us on your next visit to New Orleans, and hope your stay in New Orleans is a pleasant one! Owner
Royal Carriages
New Orleans, LA

Whose favorite breakfast during carnival is King Cake? 🙋‍♀️
02/10/2025

Whose favorite breakfast during carnival is King Cake? 🙋‍♀️

Happy Superbowl from Royal Carriages
02/09/2025

Happy Superbowl from Royal Carriages

Check out our Mardi Gras colors on Marie the Mule.
02/06/2025

Check out our Mardi Gras colors on Marie the Mule.

Check out this great review for Marty!
02/05/2025

Check out this great review for Marty!

Looking for something special for Valentine’s Day? Surprise your love with a Pumpkin or a Cinderella carriage ride! Call...
02/05/2025

Looking for something special for Valentine’s Day? Surprise your love with a Pumpkin or a Cinderella carriage ride! Call or chat on our website to book this or our other carriages. www.neworleanscarriages.com

As evening falls, Royal Carriages and the majestic St. Louis Cathedral set the stage for Super Bowl week in New Orleans....
02/04/2025

As evening falls, Royal Carriages and the majestic St. Louis Cathedral set the stage for Super Bowl week in New Orleans.

📸 Jody Fruge’ photography

Check out the light show on the Cathedral!
01/29/2025

Check out the light show on the Cathedral!

Do you want to build a snowman? Turns out yes you did. Thanks Sarah for the ☃️
01/23/2025

Do you want to build a snowman? Turns out yes you did. Thanks Sarah for the ☃️

Our stable manager has commented on the mules being confused upon seeing the snow.
01/21/2025

Our stable manager has commented on the mules being confused upon seeing the snow.

While our mules are hanging out at the barn. Their humans and their pets are out having fun in the snow.
01/21/2025

While our mules are hanging out at the barn. Their humans and their pets are out having fun in the snow.

Check out these pictures of our barn in New Orleans. 3-4” already on the ground!
01/21/2025

Check out these pictures of our barn in New Orleans. 3-4” already on the ground!

We'd like to wish Jim Lauga Sr. "Mr. Jimmy" a very Happy Birthday!
01/21/2025

We'd like to wish Jim Lauga Sr. "Mr. Jimmy" a very Happy Birthday!

Snow day incoming! Due to the cold and upcoming snow event. We will be closed for the next few days. Our mules and emplo...
01/20/2025

Snow day incoming! Due to the cold and upcoming snow event. We will be closed for the next few days. Our mules and employees will be toasty warm with treats and blankets, safely at home. And hot chocolate for the human employees.

We have 2 new speciality tours close to debuting! Both are walking tours. And we’re excited to show a different side to ...
01/18/2025

We have 2 new speciality tours close to debuting! Both are walking tours. And we’re excited to show a different side to the French Quarter.
Here’s a picture that gives a clue to one of our new tours.

From all of us at Royal Carriages we would like to wish James Lauga Jr., our General Manager, a Very Happy Birthday!
01/12/2025

From all of us at Royal Carriages we would like to wish James Lauga Jr., our General Manager, a Very Happy Birthday!

When you have a carriage ride around the French Quarter at 12, but fighting the British at 2.
01/10/2025

When you have a carriage ride around the French Quarter at 12, but fighting the British at 2.

Tis time
01/07/2025

Tis time

"RISE my plastic brethren, for the day of Kings is here... GO FORTH! 👶👑⚜️

Burrow deep into King Cake confections… and Let the good times ROLL!" 💜💚💛

Address

700 Block Of Decatur Street (Jackson Square)
New Orleans, LA
70116

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12am
Tuesday 8am - 12am
Wednesday 9am - 12am
Thursday 9am - 12am
Friday 8am - 12am
Saturday 8am - 12am
Sunday 8am - 12am

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Krewe of Chewbacchus is the ultimate geek and fandom parade. Check out this awesome and fun parade. What’s your favorite fandom? #chewbacchus #mardigras #neworleans #carnival #fandom #geekout

Record breaking snow in New Orleans. The city received over 8 inches in one day. Beating a record from 1895. #neworleans #neworleanshistory #frenchquarter #jacksonsquare

Mardi Gras Tips! Get the Best Throws! #visitneworleans #mardigras #neworleans #nola

A tattooed governor in New Orleans? In 1718?!

A friendly mule welcome #mulesofinstagram

Playing Bop it with Ivan the Mule #mulesofinstagram #mules #equine #mule #carriageride

2024 recap

2024 wrap up. #mulesofinstagram #2024 #wraped #mules #endortheyear

We are thankful for many things. A special thanks to all of our drivers. #mulesofinstagram #neworleans #teamwork #tourguides #thankful

We have all the deets on mules. And New Orleans history. #mulesofinstagram #mules #neworleans #neworleanshistory #wickedmemes #funnymemes #americanhistory

We are always thankful to our mules. They receive the best of everything. Because we wouldn’t be who we are without them. #mulesofinstagram #visitneworleans #mules #equine #thankful #thanksgiving

#mule #neworleans #mulesofinstagram #mulesrule

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