Houmas House & Laura Plantation Combo with Optional Lunch
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Embark on an epic 2 plantation combo with an optional lunch at both Houmas House and Laura Plantation. First, at Houmas House, stroll through 12 acres of breathtaking gardens and enjoy the waterlily pond, fountains, sculptures, bridges, and dual gentleman's quarters. This plantation is known for its massive collection of antiques, artworks, and period dressed tour guides dressed in antebellum gowns. Once you're done at Houmas House, head to Laura Plantation: A Creole Heritage Site, which dates back to 1805, and walk in the footsteps of 4 generations of one Louisiana Creole family, both free and enslaved. This comprehensive history and cultural tour has been called “the best history tour in the U.S.”
Please note the Laura Plantation's 11:00am, 1:00pm, & 3:00pm tours are conducted in the French language.
On July 4 & Dec 24 Laura's last tour is at 12 Noon.
- Explore the glory of both Houmas House & Laura Plantation with one ticket
- Learn the fascinating stories of the homes and their respective histories
- See historical relics and read real, firsthand accounts of life during the antebellum South
- Stroll the fabulous gardens, grounds, and architecture and snap photos
Duration: Varies
Lunch Buffet Available Daily, 11am - 2pm at Houmas House's Café Burnside
Menu to Include:
- Chicken & Andouille Gumbo
- Caesar Salad
- Cornmeal Fried Catfish
- Chili Glazed Roasted Chicken
- Crawfish Etouffee'
- Red Beans, Sausage and Rice
- Louisiana Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta
- Roasted Vegetables
- White Chocolate Bread Pudding
- Non-alcoholic beverages & coffee
$25/person, tax and tip included!
- Entry into both plantations
- Guided tours of both plantations
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Camera
- Sun protection: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Due to the historic nature of Laura Plantation, access to the second floor is by stairs only. Houmas House has an elevator to the second floor of the big house.
- Transportation is not provided for this tour so please be sure you have transportation before booking.
- Photography is allowed and encouraged inside both plantation homes.
- There are no self-guided tours allowed at Laura Plantation, but travelers can opt for a self-guided audio tour at Houmas House Plantation.
- Tours are available in both French and English at both plantations.
- Children 5 & under are free of charge.
- Allow at least 7 hours for the entire day trip in New Orleans Plantation Country to visit both plantations.
- There are gift shops and rest rooms located on-site at both destinations.
- Although not required, it is appreciated and encouraged to tip your tour guides.
- Free parking is available at both locations.
- An authentic Creole Cajun Lunch Buffet at Houmas House Plantation is available for an additional charge. Tickets can be purchased in advance. Price includes tax and gratuity. Menu subject to change.
- Please be aware that there are no taxi or ride-sharing services available in the New Orleans Plantation Country area to bring travelers back to New Orleans.
No refunds will be given on the voucher unless plantations are closed. If for some reason the plantations are closed for a special event or act of god, please call us at 850-424-5125. Transportation is not provided for this tour so please be sure you have transportation before booking.
On July 4 & Dec 24 Laura's last tour is at 12 Noon.
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Houmas House & Laura Plantation Combo with Optional Lunch
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