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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New Orleans: Oak Alley or Laura Plantation Tour with Round-Trip Transportation
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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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New Orleans: St. Joseph Plantation Admission & Guided Tour
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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." Book today!
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New Orleans: Houmas House Plantation & Gardens with Guided Tour
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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." 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. Inside, guests will find history reflected in the many antique furnishings and works of art that grace the home's 16 glorious rooms. Outside, stroll through 38 acres of breathtaking, lush gardens, which are replanted throughout the year to reflect the season. Book today!
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Oak Alley Plantation Guided Tour With Transportation From The French Quarter
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5 Hrs.
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 see 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 today and take in the plantation's beauty, history, and culture with an expert guide and get transportation to and from the French Quarter.
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New Orleans: Destrehan Plantation Admission with a Guided Tour
4.9(19)
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. Book this experience today!
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New Orleans: Guided Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Round-Trip Transportation Included
4.8(5)
5 Hrs.
Step back in time with a guided day trip to Oak Alley Plantation with bus transportation, a National Historic Landmark near New Orleans. Built in 1837, this breathtaking estate is framed by 28 centuries-old oak trees leading to the iconic “Big House.” Stroll through manicured grounds, explore the restored blacksmith shop, and reflect on the lives of those who labored to make the plantation a sugar empire. With its sweeping landscapes and extraordinary architecture, Oak Alley offers a powerful look at Louisiana’s past. Book your Oak Alley Plantation Tour today!
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New Orleans: Felicity Plantation 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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New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Boat Combo Tour with Round-Trip Transportation Included
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6 Hrs.
Discover Louisiana’s history and natural beauty on this Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Boat Combo Tour departing from New Orleans. Stroll beneath 28 centuries-old oaks leading to the grand plantation house, then explore exhibits on slavery, blacksmithing, and farm life, plus time to browse the shops or enjoy lunch. Next, board a covered swamp boat for a guided journey through the Barataria Preserve, known as the “Crown Jewel of the Louisiana Purchase.” Spot alligators, turtles, and over 200 bird species in their natural habitat. This blend of culture and adventure is a must-do, so book this tour today!
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New Orleans: St. Joseph and Felicity Plantation Tours
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2.5 Hrs.
Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Louisiana's sugarcane industry with this St. Joseph and Felicity Plantation Combo Tour in Vacherie, Louisiana. Step onto a unique property where two plantation homes, St. Joseph and Felicity, coexist as part of a working sugarcane farm that manages around 1,000 acres of sugarcane each year. Each house tour lasts approximately one hour, allowing ample time to absorb the stories and immerse yourself in the historical ambiance of these plantations. Book your St. Joseph and Felicity Plantation Combo Tour today!
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New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation & Small Airboat Combo Tour with Transportation Included
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9 Hrs.
Experience the charm of Oak Alley Plantation and the thrill of a Louisiana airboat ride on this unforgettable combo tour departing from New Orleans. Stroll beneath the iconic quarter-mile alley of 28 oak trees leading to the grand Greek Revival mansion. Explore the plantation grounds, browse the gift shop, and pause for lunch before your next adventure. Then, board a powerful airboat and zoom through swamps and bayous teeming with alligators, turtles, and native wildlife. This perfect blend of history, culture, and excitement makes for a true Louisiana experience. Book your Oak Alley & Airboat Tour today!
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New Orleans: Laura Plantation Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site Tour with Transportation Included
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5 Hrs.
Walk back in time, on a journey along the Mississippi River, to Laura Plantation, a uniquely Creole estate. Learn the true meaning of Creole as guests get a rare glimpse into the culture and lifestyle of Laura Locoul Gore, and her ancestors, on the guided tour of the home, grounds, and slave quarters. The expert narrative will regale guests with the realities of the Creole caste system, one like no other found in the U.S. today. Book your spot today!
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Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Boat Tour with Transportation from the French Quarter
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5.5 Hrs.
Spend your day on a plantation and swamp combination tour with roundtrip transportation to and from the French Quarter. From the moment you arrive, you are treated to the beauty of Oak Alley's quarter-mile-long alley of 28 live oak trees. Upon completion of the tour, you and your group will take a trip to the Manchac Swamp to take a swamp boat tour through a privately-owned wildlife refuge, home to American alligators, herons, and wild boars as well as the legendary “Rougarou,” the Cajun werewolf! Learn about Louisiana's French families and their ways of life. Reserve your spot today!
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