Robin was not operating today but still took the time to answer and give free advice. such a nice person read more

Just AWESOME! We took a Jackson Square tour with a large group and had an amazing time. Aretha, our mule, was really sweet too. The Hurricanes at Lafitte's were delish and Robin's colorful knowledge of NOLA history was most entertaining. Thank you Robin for the unforgettable tour! read more

Carriage Rides by Robin Coffey - Jackson Square Carriage Tour - Tours Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Choose Chickery (Horse known celebrity who contracts with CSI New Orleans) should you choose to see the French Quarters via a horse drawn carriage ride. Recommend 30 minute ride for only $20 US pp. Includes narration. It was nice for an overview but stolling the French Quarters of course is so much better. read more

On a recent trip to New Orleans I was walking by Jackson Square (river side where the carriages line up across from Cafe DuMonde) and decided to hop on a carriage ride tour. Out of all of the carriage ride drivers, I don't know what drew me to Robin, but I was glad after that I picked her. She gives a great tour!! She is a local native with a wealth of knowledge and a really quirky personality. She will give you the locals tour and an insight to what the locals do for fun, because they sure do not hang out on Bourbon Street. She throws in a few ghost stories about the local landmarks and even stops at a bar for curb to carriage drink service. She has a lot of spunk and personality, and made some historical stories that could be boring, really interesting and funny. I really loved her tour and her personality. I learned a ton about the city on this short tour. I think I payed under $20 for the tour itself but added a generous tip since I had such a great time. When I return with friends, I'll find her again and take my friends on her tour. It can be quite daunting trying to figure out who's carriage to jump in, but if you remember my review, find Robin. You could easily shout her name out or look for the short and petite white woman with blonde short hair. Mid to late thirties, kind of tan. Shes generally out there from late afternoon on. Her cards says, Available SUN, MON, TUES & THURSDAY evenings. Her husband John does cemetery tours on the same nights, and I would have liked to take his tour if I have been in town longer. I will next time. Her e-mail on her card is rcoffey5176@gmail.com if you want to inquire about taking her tour the days you are going to be in town. read more

After reading Yelp reviews-- I decided to call Robyn for our carriage ride. She was very easy to contact by phone, however she only works 3 days a week-- so make sure you plan a day she'll be available. Robyn will pick up at Jackson square or your hotel (for $10-$15 extra) and give you a tour of the French Quarter. She will stay away from the stench on Bourbon Street, and take your over to Frenchmen Street where the 'real' party is for the locals. Robyn keeps it real, and will tell you both the beauty and nitty gritty of New Orleans.. which I enjoyed! :) Robyn will stop by an old slave 'hospital' and even Laffite's bar (which serves an excellent and genuine hurricane). The mule we had was Aretha Franklin, and she was very sweet--- stay after the ride to take pictures with 'retha! Also, make sure you have cash for payment and tip. You won't be disappointed with Robyn. read more

Robin really knows how to show us tourists the 'real' NOLA! She's willing to customize a tour to your liking, just let her know what you're interested in. She's got a wicked sense of humor and is witty beyond belief. Between her candid and hilarious storytelling, and her mule, Arethra Franklin's loud hee-hawing, you'll have the ride of your life! We opted for the hour tour, and I'm pretty sure she spent more than the hour with us! We even got curbside service from Laffite's Blacksmith Shop Bar! It's was indeed a night we will never forget! You'll pay more than the other carriages lined up at Jackson Square, but it's worth it! Trust me, call Robin! read more

ROBIN IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!! I found her here on Yelp and after reading the reviews, I was determined to get her for the carriage ride. So I called her and made the arrangements with her. She was very professional. I'm a local here in New Orleans and I had some friends come into town from Houston, TX and I'd thought it be fun to do a carriage ride. Robin was super friendly and so down to earth! I love how she does the tour from a local's perspective rather than a tourist. Gives you more of an inside scoop on things (; I've done a carriage ride before in the past, but Robin is the most knowledgeable tour guide in my opinion! I love how she stopped in front of Lafitte's blacksmith shop (the oldest bar in America) and yelled "CURBSIDE" so we could get drinks haha. She was amazing and I love her mule Aretha Franklin, the sweetest, most adorable mule ever! (: read more

One of the highlights of our trip. Robin and her Mule Cadillac were great! We did a 60 minute tour all over the Quarter. She's full of personality and very informative. She knows this city inside and out. Great stories from the past were passed on. Some informative, some sad, and some creepy! Hey, it was almost Halloween! She's funny too. I would highly recommend her carriage ride to anyone. She picked us up right at our hotel. She was on time, and that hour was so much fun. The whole family had a wonderful time. read more

Robin, Robin, Robin.... We're pals for sure. For my ex's birthday a year ago, I asked her to pick me up at a restaurant after I had treated him for dinner and to give us locals a historical tour of the French Quarter and tell us some ghost stories. She was marvelous. She picked up up right on time. It was in November when it was really cold and she had plenty of blankets to keep us warm. She even stopped in front of Jean Lafitte's bar for some to-go drinks. She scared the crap out of us with some freaky and disturbing stories. She's a very smart and intelligent lady. She has her masters degree and everything. She does her job well because she loves what she does and that makes this experience 100 times better than with someone who's doing it just because. I loved the ride.. I enjoyed it very much and she even took us back to my car. I'd love to do it again. Hopefully next time, someone will surprise me instead of the other way around. :hint: :hint: to the next guy I date and hopefully he yelps so he knows who to hire! read more

We chose Robin's carriage based on yelp reviews and were happy we did. If it's your first time in NOLA take the tour first thing. Robin will give you a ton of information you'll want right from the start of your stay. Overall it was a great experience and well worth the money. Curbside!! :) read more

Robin took us on a private carriage ride last night and it was just what we needed to get to know a bit more about NOLA and the French Quarter. As the other reviews say, Robin knows this town from the inside out, with tips galore and no holds barred on what's good, bad and ugly here in the Crescent City. Like other guides, she's got a set "patter" for most of the places she points out, but unlike others she actually talks to you when you ask questions or for her advice. The price tag is steep, but Robin's knowledge and expertise are well worth it. Her mule (Aretha Franklin) is a kick, too, but Robin says 35 year old Aretha will be retiring next month ... So try to book Robin and Aretha while they are still a team. Tip: if you are driving a car in the French Quarter and encounter Robin & Aretha, DO NOT try to cut them off! If you do, she will let you have it like nothing I've seen since my days driving the crazy streets of the other LA (Los Angeles)! read more

Robin's expert tour of the French Quarter was phenomenal. She is so sassy with a wonderful personality. We learned so much about NOLAs rich Spanish/ French/Creole history. A must repeat. Do not miss this opportunity for a magical carriage ride. Lafitte bar delivers to the carriage. Enjoy a frozen cocktail on you voyage. Thank you Robin read more

We contacted Robyn based on other reviews. She was flexible, knowledgable, answered any questions and gave us random facts which we loved. She wasn't able to drive the carriage due to injury so her husband John drove while Robyn entertained us with stories. They picked us up at our hotel for an added fee which was great. We loved the stop at Lafites for drive by cocktails! Based on other reviews and in hindsight, we feel we may have been overcharged. Even considering that, we would recommend them highly as a couple. We liked John's contributions just as much as Robyn's. read more

Robin was well versed in the history and entertaining at the same time! I highly recommend having her as your tour guide! Worth every penny! Nicki:Ct read more

You have many choices in NOLA for carriage rides. Do yourself a favor and book this one! Robin and her mule Cadillac were a complete HOOT! Robin helped me surprise my family with a carriage ride after Christmas dinner - she picked us up at the restaurant and took us on a memorable tour that was a highlight of our adventure. Robin was colorful and peppery with unique insight from a true local. We stopped at Lafitte's bar and shouted "Curbside" and we got drinks brought out to our carriage. WOW! Too fun! Thanks Robin and Cadillac for a truly memorable ride through a colorful history book with that extra special touch! read more

Folks, look no further. If you're planning a trip to New Orleans (and post-Katrina, the city still needs a whole lotta love) and, you want to sit back, relax and steep yourself in all that is good and wonderful about NOLA...(the history, the seedy bits, the beauty...and, everything in between) then rock up to Jackson Square, look at the available carriages, and find Robin Coffey. She's the most entertaining, informative, wonderfully delightful carriage driver we've experienced in New Orleans and this is our third trip in two years. She'll tailor the trip to your interests (we love the music scene) and the audience (we have young daughters). We saw places in the French Quarter I had yet to read about or discover, stories we had never heard...and have come away feeling more in love with this city than we already were. She'll tell you where to eat, where the locals go, the ghost stories, the best music venues and places in three lengthy trips to the city we had yet to find. We did the curbside cocktail service at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop...and she let our girls drive her lovely mule the last half-mile to our hotel (yes, our hotel...and yes, the girls LOVED it). She's in episodes of Treme folks...it doesn't get more local then that. Find her, give her your business...she's the real deal and you will love every minute. You go to New Orleans for the food, the scene, the experience...a tour with Robin is a true NOLA experience! read more

Robin was great she picked us up at the omni royal Orleans and dropped us there as well she is a native of New Orleans and is an educated women I have went on many carriage rides Robin was one of the best! read more

Robin, all I can say is AWESOME. Based on reviews I decide to give you a try. Within ten minutes of my phone call, you came and met my family. We hopped in and went on a ride of a lifetime. We learned about the city from a locals point of view, learned about the history, and were very entertained. My children thought you were very funny with your sense of adventure. When the tour was over, my children wanted to go on another one. We all agreed, we could have gone for hours. Thanks for being so accommodating. Will definitely recommend you and this tour to everyone. read more

Awesome!! Robin picked me and my Girlfriend up at our hotel booked for 1 hour led by Her mule Aretha Franklin..We had an amazing time. Robin was funny and informative, she gave us great history and recommendations. read Robin's other reviews and was not let down..she lives up to her high ratings..Thank you Robin Jeanette and I had a blast.. read more

recently returned home to maryland from a girls vacation/ bachelorette party, and everyone is asking what my favorite part was...all I can think about was the amazing carriage tour from robin!!! hands down, the best! Thank you robin! read more

Robin was great and everything we were hoping for on our first tour of the Quarter. She was really a lot of fun and gave a great tour. The pricing is regulated for the carriage rides so you definitely get more bang for your buck by riding with Robin! The stop at Lafitte's bar was fun and welcomed! Glad we read the yelp reviews before coming out. I contacted Robin by email and made plans to be in Jackson square during her normal times. It was a great way to begin our vacation. read more

Robin's tour was one of the highlights of our trip o the Big Easy. She was very entertaining and easy going. We appreciated her sense of humor and the extra time she took with us. Would absolutely recommend Robin and can't wait to go see her next time we are in town! read more

If you want the best, hire Robyn. We contacted her to take us around the quarter so I could take pics. I am handicapped and cannot walk so good . NOLA is not very handi friendly for wheelchairs. Robyn was very accommodating and nice. Along with her partner, Sideways the mule, who is a real crazy girl they rock the quarter! Robyn takes you to the out of the way places that usual tourists don't see. She has a wealth of historical storied and local lore that are fun and interesting . If she taught history I might have stayed awake in class! Her tours are first rate, no rush, stops for pics, shows you interesting places and is really reasonably priced . Don't forget to tip well and give Sideways a treat, they both deserve it! Don't be fooled by cut rate operators hanging in the square...Robyn also works with others that she can recommend if She's busy. Contact her @ rcoffey5176@gmail.com and have a great time. Does groups or couples, lots of options. read more

Was in NOLA the first week of March 2013 with a very special man and wanted us to take a romantic carriage ride....in a carriage that looked like Cinderella's...it was a special time and I wanted it to be memorable sooooo.....I read the reviews and decided Robin Coffey was the one for us (partly because of her reviews and partly because we have the same name)! I contacted her and we set a date and time for a hour ride. The night before our ride, Robin had an emergency and wasn't going to be able to take us. Her husband, John Coffey, however could take us and she assured us that he was very capable of giving us a great tour and time so I agreed. I spoke with John the day of our ride and set a time to meet in Jackson Square. He recommended a restaurant, Tujague's, and it was everything he said it was and more.....he called 30 minutes before our scheduled meeting time to let me know that he was in Jackson Square but not to hurry, he was just letting me know he was there. We finished dinner and walked over to meet John...I must tell you that I was a little disappointed that we didn't have the "Cinderella" carriage, it was a three-seated wagon type but that passed because John and his mule, Cadillac, are awesome. John is a wonderful storyteller and knows the area and legends and folklore very well. I'm sure we went past our hour time but it went very quick. In no time, he was letting us off at our hotel.... He gave us tips and recommendations for places and things to do and see and based on that we went to a jazz place that was amazing. While I'm sure that Robin is great, her huaband John is also. We plan on going back to NOLA and will definitely contact John or Robin for another carriage ride....it was one of the highlights of my trip....it was that good! read more

Felt so sorry for the horses and mules would never participate in anything like this. Dragging all those heavy people around in the heat. Some animals looked lame. read more

Robin is fantastic! She helped my boyfriend (now fiancé) plan the most amazing proposal using her carriage. She helped make sure it was the most perfect and magical moment. She was extremely instrumental in the planning process and helped him find the perfect spot to stop and pop the question. Thanks Robin! We strongly recommend her to everyone!! read more

After 2 days in New Orleans I had started to wonder where the interesting french quarter i had always hear about was, Robin fixed that. We finally got to see the real french quarter by a fact filled and entertaining lady. We had originally booked her for 3, but one of our party couldn't make it at the last minute. We waited a little bit to see anyone else would join us to save us a little money, but it was a slow night. After working out a deal we set off for one of the best hours my wife and I had in New Orleans at the end of which I paid her full price as it was well worth it. Thanks, Robin read more

Robin was an absolute delight! We were NOLA newbies and wanted an insider's tour of the French Quarter. Robin was very knowledgeable and very friendly! She expertly directed Aretha Franklin (or maybe Aretha directed her) thru the dark streets of NOLA all the while telling us about NOLA history and mystery. It was very cold when were there and she even provided us with lap blankets. We thoroughly enjoyed the ride and Robin....she even still liked us after my dad ate her mule's treat! (Really!) If you ever find yourself in Jackson Square, be sure to seek out Robin and Aretha! read more

I must say one of the top experiences in New Orleans. I contacted Robin by e-mail rcoffey5176@gmail.com and we set up our tour. Robin and her husband picked us up at our hotel and gave us a wonderful tour of the French Quarter. I have heard some bad stories about other French Quarter carriage tour companies. Robin's is a class act. read more

We had the best time with Robin! We planned this trip for my mothers 60th Birthday! I called her 2 months ahead of time to plan our ride with her! We had several phone calls and text in between to make sure the night was perfect as it was!! She picked us up at our hotel The Maison Dupuy! She took us on an hour tour which was the ABSOLUTELY the best! WE learned a lot of history had a drink curb side and a few good laughs !! I would HIGHLY recommend her you will not be disappointed!! Thank you Robin from Tennessee read more