New Orleans

Louisiana

Destrehan Plantation offers group, class, and private tours. The Life at Destrehan Plantation Tour delves into the legacy of the Destrehan family, introduces you to exclusive architectural features of the plantation, and reveals more about historical events that took place at this site. The Unheard Voice of the German Coast Tour tells stories of people who were marginalized, including enslaved Africans and Native Americans.

Destrehan Plantation

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!

Destrehan Plantation Admission & Guided Tour

Step back in time at the oldest documented plantation along the lower Mississippi River Valley with this guided tour of...

Our family loved our visit to the plantation. Our tour guide, Beverly, taught us more about the Louisiana Purchase, the influence of French culture, revolt of 1811 and the importance of the time era than we had ever learned.  It was a beautiful sunny day - great visit with beautiful scenery. ♥️ Highly recommend this tour to visitors.

The guides knew the history of the plantation and were respectful of the hardships that the slaves endured.

Informative Tour

Very informative, interesting plantation tour

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