Private Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans
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Explore the dark history of Louisiana's plantations on this intimate, private tour that combines powerful storytelling with scenic drives. You’ll start with a 90-minute ride out of New Orleans, passing along Lake Pontchartrain and crossing the Mississippi River on a high suspended bridge, setting the stage for a deep dive into America’s past.
At Whitney Plantation's Louisiana Museum of Slavery, walk through memorials, slave cabins, and historic buildings that bring to life the stories of those who endured slavery. The self-guided audio tour offers a personal, reflective experience, highlighting the harsh realities faced by enslaved people in pre-Civil War Louisiana.
Next, a short drive through lush sugar cane fields takes you to Laura Plantation, where a guided tour reveals the lives of four generations of Creole owners and their enslaved workers. Finish your journey at Evergreen Plantation, the most intact plantation complex in the South, with over 400 enslaved individuals historically recorded there. The tour concludes with a visit to St. Joseph and Felicity Plantations, showcasing historic slave quarters and other preserved structures.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The entire experience lasts approximately 6 hours, including transportation and visits to multiple plantations.
What languages are available for the narration?
The tour offers narration in English, French, and Spanish.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes, it’s designed for adults and children aged 0-99. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller or pram.
What’s included in the tour?
Your package includes a self-guided tour of Whitney Plantation, private transportation with narration, a guided tour of Laura Plantation, and hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels.
Are meals included?
No, meals are not included. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase during the day.
Is the tour accessible?
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants or small children can ride comfortably in a stroller.
Free cancellation
You can cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure for a full refund.
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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Tour of Whitney Plantation (self-guided)
- Private transport with narration
- Tour of Laura Plantation (not private)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not included
- Gratuities
- This tour does NOT include a meal. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
A scenic, private 90-minute drive out of New Orleans, away from crowds. Your van and guide pick you up from your hotel, passing along Lake Pontchartrain and crossing the Mississippi River on a high suspended bridge, setting the tone for your historical journey.
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Stop 2
Self-guided audio tour at Whitney Plantation, exploring slave cabins, a freedmen’s church, detached kitchen, and a 1790s owner’s house. Learn about slavery's harsh realities through narratives and memorials honoring enslaved individuals.
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Stop 3
A short ride through sugar cane fields brings you to Laura Plantation, where a guided tour reveals the lives of four generations of Creole owners and their enslaved workers.
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Stop 4
Visit Evergreen Plantation, the most intact plantation complex in the South, with 37 historic buildings and 22 original slave cabins. Learn about the skilled enslaved community that lived and worked there for over 150 years.
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Stop 5
Tour St. Joseph, built in the 1830s, featuring original slave cabins, a detached kitchen, blacksmith’s shop, schoolhouse, and chicken coop. Felicity Plantation, built in 1845, is also visited, showcasing its historic buildings and history as a dowry gift.
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
Tour picks up from all centrally located New Orleans hotels and B&Bs. Exact pickup times are confirmed after booking, with pickup available from 9 designated hotels.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure for a full refund.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day before
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours of departure
Confirmation within 24 hours
The supplier reviews your request and typically confirms your booking within 24 hours.
From $1,033.50 per person
- Free cancellation
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