New Orleans Plantation Tours
Plantation tours offer an engaging glimpse into the colonial history and culture of this southern city. These tours will take you to some of the most spectacular and well-preserved plantations in the area, each filled with its own unique stories and traditions. On a plantation tour, you’ll gain insights into the lives of plantation owners and where the enslaved people lived and worked. Some of the most popular plantations in New Orleans include Laura Plantation, Oak Alley Plantation, and many more! Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about culture, New Orleans plantation tours offer a captivating and immersive glimpse into a departed era of the deep south’s history.
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Apr 16 - Apr 22
Destrehan Plantation Admission & Guided Tour
19 ratings
1 Hr.
Step back in time at the oldest documented plantation along the lower Mississippi River Valley with this guided tour of the Destrehan Plantation. Located just 30-minutes from the French Quarter and 10-minutes from the New Orleans International Airport, drive out to discover the legacy of the Destrehan family. Historical interpreters will intrigue you with the storytelling of the plantation owners, enslaved laborers, and free people of color who made the plantation one of the top sugar producers in Louisiana. Marvel at the unique architectural features designed and built by enslaved master builder, Charles Parquet. Educate yourself on a slave revolt almost lost to history. Breath in the natural majesty of centuries-old oak trees draped in Spanish Moss. Book today to drive out and experience New Orleans' oldest and closest plantation!
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Oak Alley or Laura Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
22 ratings
5 - 6 Hrs.
Take a day trip to plantation country on this Oak Alley OR Laura Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans Hotels. Choose from either Oak Alley or Laura Plantation and take a tour to remember. Travel by air conditioned mini bus from New Orleans to Plantation Country to visit guest's choice of plantation. Both plantations convey the historic beauty of Louisiana and the memories of Creole traditions of yesterday. Book your tour today!
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Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Combo Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
22 ratings
9 Hrs.
USE CODE AIRBOATS10 & SAVE 10%
Take in the beauty, history, and culture of Oak Alley Plantation, then take a ride on the wild side aboard an awesome airboat! Visit the beautiful Oak Alley Plantation, a Greek revival plantation with a magnificent alley of 28 evenly spaced oak trees. Browse the plantation grounds, gift shop, and stop for lunch! After, choose between a 6 or 16-passenger airboat and zoom through the swamps and bayous! Experience it all on this amazing combo tour! Book today!
Oak Alley Plantation Guided Tour With Transportation From The French Quarter
40 ratings
5 Hrs.
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Experience Oak Alley Plantation, a National Historic site built in 1839, and its beautiful grounds in all of their glory on this guided history and cultural tour through the mansion and grounds. From the moment you arrive, you are treated to the beauty of Oak Alley's quarter-mile-long alley of 28 live oak trees, each over 250 years old. The plantation has even been the setting for such motion pictures as "Interview with a Vampire" and "Primary Colors." Reserve your tour today and take in the plantation's beauty, history, and culture with an expert guide and get transportation to and from the French Quarter.
The Cajun Experience - Combo Swamp & Plantation Guided Tour with Transportation From New Orleans
119 ratings
7 Hrs.
From rugged Louisiana bayou to refined Southern majesty, this combination of wildlife and plantation tour delivers the best of both worlds all in one. Adventure out to the Manchac Swamp to visit alligators and other regional wildlife like eagles, hogs, and cranes and then make your way up the historic River Road for a plantation tour packed with amazing scenery and compelling history. Choose between Laura Plantation: A Creole Heritage Site or the iconic Oak Alley Plantation. Don't miss your chance to learn all about culture and the critters of Lousiana, book your spot now!
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Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site - Admission & Guided Tour
49 ratings
1.5 Hrs.
Drive out to Laura Plantation to enjoy the best history tour in America. This plantation house and Creole Heritage Site is focused on the generations of a real Louisiana Creole family, both free and enslaved, and highlights the reality of the plantation within a larger historical and cultural context. On a guided tour, you'll walk throughout the plantation house, gardens, slave cabins, and the museum dedicated to slavery to read first-person narratives of those who worked the fields. The unique Creole colors and historical elements reflected throughout, paired with the real documented stories provide a true glimpse into the life once lived by many in Louisiana. Book today!
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Houmas House Plantation & Gardens w/ Guided Tour
30 ratings
Once you've visited Houmas House Plantation and Gardens in person, you'll know why it is called "The Crown Jewel of Louisiana's River Road." In fact, this grand estate was so lavish, that it was described by many as "The Sugar Palace." The mansion and grounds have been thoroughly restored and enhanced to reflect the opulent lifestyle and grandeur of the successful sugar barons who once lived in Houmas House. Guides in period dress offer visitors an entertaining glimpse into the resplendent world of southern plantation life. Inside, guests will find history reflected in the many antique furnishings and works of art that grace the home's 16 glorious rooms. Outside, visitors can stroll through 38 acres of breathtaking, lush gardens, which are replanted throughout the year to reflect the season. Book today!
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St. Joseph Plantation Admission & Guided Tour
36 ratings
Experience St. Joseph Plantation, one of the few fully intact sugar cane plantations left in the River Parishes. Visitors will explore the plantation home, original slave cabins, detached kitchen, blacksmith's shop, carpenter's shed, and schoolhouse. Take a walk back in time and enjoy a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the many interesting people, both free and not, who have called this plantation "home."
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Oak Alley & Laura Plantation Combo Admission & Guided Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
49 ratings
6.5 Hrs.
Spend the day along River Road visiting Louisiana’s most famous plantations. Laura Plantation: A Creole Heritage Site focuses on the generations of a real Louisiana Creole family history. Your guided tour will reveal the fascinating stories of the home, the people, and the culture. Oak Alley Plantation, located just a few miles away, portrays a powerful testimony to the wealth that Americans gained during the antebellum era. See the beauty, history, and culture of two of the most popular plantation homes and book today!
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Whitney Plantation Tour & Slavery Memorial with Transportation from The French Quarter
19 ratings
5 Hrs.
No other plantation tour provides such an in-depth look into the lives of enslaved people as Whitney Plantation, which is credited with being the first and only slave museum and memorial in the United States. Visitors take a guided tour throughout the 265-year-old house, and view the most extensive collection of antebellum slave artifacts in the world including a church, slave compound, carriage house, blacksmith shop, and more! Through museum exhibits, memorial artwork, and hundreds of first-person slave narratives, visitors to Whitney will gain a better understanding of the harsh reality of slavery in America. Book your tour today!
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Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation
3 ratings
5.5 Hrs.
Step back in time and explore Oak Alley, a slave built sugar plantation that relied on its enslaved men, women, and children to run it. See the exhibits that showcase the individuals who were kept on the plantation. Take a look inside their lives and living conditions before your guided tour through The Big House. See the Sugarcane Exhibit and learn how sugarcane was grown and processed then move onto the Blacksmith Shop that pays tribute to the enduring legacy of Louisiana craftsmen. Don't miss your opportunity for a truly immersive cultural experience, book your Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation today!
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Grand Tour: Two Plantations, Lunch & Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
9 ratings
9 Hrs.
Take the Grand Tour with a mélange presentation of Cajun and Creole cultures sure to dazzle, with tours of two southern Louisiana plantations, a great Cajun Lunch (included) and an airboat tour on the bayou. Journey along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain as you prepare to be brought back in time on this small group van tour. Visit Plantation Country to tour both Laura, the Creole Plantation and Houmas House: a grand estate so lavish, that it was described by many as "The Sugar Palace." Then experience a thrilling airboat ride with high-speed bursts and gentle cruising on the bayou. Watch for alligators and other wildlife! Make the most of vacation time with this full-day combo tour!
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Whitney Plantation & Airboat Swamp Tour Combo
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7 Hrs.
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Travel back in time to the untouched lands of the Whitney Plantation on this Plantation & Swamp Combo Tour. Leave behind bustling New Orleans and enjoy the scenic drive to plantation country where guests will walk through both main houses, grounds, and exhibits on a narrated tour. Learn the fascinating stories of Whitney Plantation with its Creole history and remarkable slave memorials. Book your experience today!
Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Swamp Tour Combo
3 ratings
7.5 Hrs.
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Step back through time to learn of the untold history of Oak Alley on this combo plantation and swamp boat tour. Escape busy New Orleans for a scenic drive along the fertile farmland of the Mississippi on the way to stunning Oak Alley for a guided tour of the grand mansion. No trip to New Orleans would be complete without a swamp tour so let your driver/guide entertain you and learn a little about local history along the way. Cross over the intercoastal waterway, the largest man-made waterway in the world. Book your combo tour today!
Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from NOLA Hotels & B&Bs
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5 Hrs.
Take a step back in time as guests tour Oak Alley Plantation. Enjoy sightseeing on the way to the plantation until the grand house comes into view. Witness the giant oaks that line the alleyway to the "Big House". Experience one of the grandest plantations of Louisiana, her historic grounds, and amazing exhibits. Book your tour today!
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Houmas House & The Great River Road Museum Day Trip
4 ratings
4 - 5 Hrs.
If you are looking to experience a combination tour and an educational museum experience, then this Houmas House & The Great River Road Museum Day Trip is the pick for you! The historic estate boasts 38 acres of the south’s grandest gardens, three restaurants, a luxurious Inn, and a historic mansion open daily for tours. The guided mansion tour leads guests through the architectural evolution of the mansion and details how a succession of owners and the Mississippi River grew this manor house to the estate it is today. Once sprawling over 300,000 acres, Houmas House has survived wars, floods, abandonment, and the test of time. Spend some time experiencing the Antebellum South. Once you have explored the Houmas Estate, visit The Great River Road Museum. This expansive museum educates about life on the Mississippi - exploring the culture, commerce, folklore, and music. Once you’ve completed this attraction, save time to walk across the bridge located in the parking lot and enjoy sweeping views of the Mississippi River and the surrounding landscape. Book your tour today!
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Felicity Plantation Guided Tour
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1.5 Hrs.
Embark on an immersive journey through time on the Felicity Plantation Guided Tour in Vacherie, Louisiana. Learn the captivating history of this working sugarcane plantation and the lives intertwined within its walls. Marvel at the architectural masterpiece, a stunning blend of Greek Revival and Creole influences, constructed between 1844 and 1847. Witness the very grounds where renowned film and TV projects like "The Skeleton Key," "12 Years a Slave," "Underground," and "Filthy Rich" came to life. Book your experience today!
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Airboat & Plantation Combo Tour
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7 Hrs.
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Experience the best of both worlds with an Airboat & Plantation Combo Tour. Take in the historical beauty of Oak Alley or Laura Plantation, your choice, as a knowledgeable guide takes you through the grounds and the mansion. Enjoy a combination of the plantation beauty, history, and culture mixed with an informative swamp tour and high-speed thrill ride. Journey through the bayous and marshlands and keep your eyes open for the cajun wildlife. Alligators, bald eagles, raccoons, wild boars, turtles, snakes, and numerous bird species are all lurking in the bayou. Don't miss out, book today!
Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation
1 rating
5.5 Hrs.
Take a step back into history while visiting Habitation Haydel later known as Whitney Plantation. Within the boundaries of the Whitney Plantation lies the story of the German immigrated Haydel family and the slaves that they held. In 2014, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery. Through museum exhibits, memorial artwork, restored buildings, and hundreds of first-person slave narratives, visitors to Whitney will gain a unique perspective on the lives of Louisiana’s enslaved people. Book today!
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How far away are the plantations from the French Quarter?
Depending on which plantation you’re going to, travel time will typically range from 45 minutes to an hour, pending traffic. If you are driving yourself and have a specific tour time, you will want to arrive about 30 minutes early. Please factor this in to your travel time, and allow yourself plenty of time to get there!
2. Is transportation provided?
Some New Orleans plantation tours do provide transportation to and from select French Quarter hotels. After booking your New Orleans plantation tour, it is recommended to call the tour company directly, as they can confirm your pick up time and location. Their information can be found on your TripShock voucher that you will receive via text and email after booking.
3. Are combination tours available?
Combination tours are available, and are the perfect way to spend the day on the Louisiana countryside! Whether you’re looking to visit multiple plantations, or want to switch it up and visit a plantation and the exhilarating Louisiana swamps, there is a tour out there for every type of traveler!
4. What are the most popular plantations?
While all of the plantation homes are both beautiful and magnificent in their own right, Laura Plantation and Oak Alley Plantation are definitely two of the most popular plantations to visit. Laura Plantation tours have been dubbed “the best history tours in the U.S,” and Oak Alley is known for its breathtaking quarter-mile alley of massive oaks leading to the gorgeous antebellum mansion.
5. What is the most haunted plantation?
The Myrtles Plantation is definitely one of the most haunted New Orleans plantations. It has actually been dubbed one of “America’s Most Haunted Homes!”