Carriage Rides by Robin Coffey

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.

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.

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!

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

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 [email protected] if you want to inquire about taking her tour the days you are going to be in town.

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)!

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.

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!

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

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