Plantation Tours in Louisiana

Experience the grandeur of New Orleans' antebellum south on a half"day tour of Oak Alley Plantation. Take a journey through time to the manicured estate and into the gorgeous home, built in 1839. View stunning architecture, oak"lined esplanades, and enduring sugar cane fields while learning about the plantation's fascinating "“ and often somber "“ histories from expert guides.

Feel the spirit of the Old South on a 5-hour private Oak Alley Plantation tour from New Orleans. Stroll along a postcard-perfect canopy of knotty oak trees and tour the 'Big House,' a restored example of antebellum elegance. Learn about the Greek Revival-style estate and its former inhabitants from guides donning period costumes, tour the home's opulent rooms, then continue on your own to wander the enchanting grounds before returning to the city.

Delve into the history of slavery and the plantations of Louisiana on a 5.5-hour small-group tour from New Orleans. Drive past Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River to the Whitney Plantation's Louisiana Museum of Slavery. Learn about the lives of the enslaved people who worked there and on plantations throughout the South during a 90-minute tour of the museum and restored buildings. Next, head to the Creole-style St Joseph Plantation for a tour of the working sugar plantation where the movie '12 Years A Slave' was filmed.

Take a break from the city to explore the history and natural landscape of Southern Louisiana. Going with a guide eliminates the hassle of navigating on your own, as well as ensures you learn little-known facts and stories about two infamous plantations and Cajun swamp life. Included in this tour is a full brunch of regional specialties, including crawfish and Cajun smoked sausage.

Discover the grandeur and complex history of New Orleans' antebellum south on this guided tour of Houmas House Plantation. Experience the authenticity of place as costumed guides narrate the history of this landmark sugar plantation, leading through the mansion's elegant rooms before you head off for a private stroll through the estate's stunning gardens.

Get an in-depth look at life in the Old South on a private half-day tour of Laura Plantation from New Orleans. In a personal group, travel by luxury van out to this renowned site, a Creole plantation marked by its richly colored manor house. Tour the manor's stately rooms, view Creole architecture, stroll through vibrant gardens and sugar cane fields, and hear historic tales of the slave-run estate from expert guides.

Experience the elegance of New Orleans' antebellum south on this 7.5"hour guided historical plantation tour. In a small"group, visit Madewood Plantation and Houmas House Plantation, where you'll view stunning architecture, oak"lined esplanades, and former slave quarters while hearing fascinating - and often somber - pre"Civil war histories from expert guides.  You'll also enjoy a private luncheon, served exclusively for your group, in Madewood Plantation's ballroom.

Experience the grandeur of New Orleans' rich and conflicted past on a small"group plantation tour. Take a 6"hour journey through Oak Alley Plantation and Laura Plantation, spying other historic plantations as you travel the Great River Road. View stunning architecture, oak"lined esplanades, and enduring sugar cane fields while learning about the plantations' fascinating - and often somber - histories from expert guides.

Steep yourself in American history on this 6-hour tour of Oak Alley and Laura plantations that comes with convenient hotel transport from New Orleans. Both 19th-century plantations offer fantastic views of the Mississippi River. Snap shots of the famous canopied path of southern oaks that give Oak Alley its name, and gain insight into the women-run Laura plantation, where slave cabins still stand.

Experience the grandeur of New Orleans' antebellum history and the mystic of the bayou on this 2"day combined swamp and plantation sightseeing tour. Learn about a bygone era at Oak Alley Plantation, where you'll view stunning architecture, oak"lined esplanades, and enduring sugar cane. Then head deep into the secluded bayous to witness Cajun life and spot native wildlife.

Tour duration is 8.5 hours, and it combines both Destrehan and Houmas House Plantation Tour. You will travel in a luxury SUV with up to 5 guests, and stop for lunch at The Cajun Village Restaurant.

Discover New Orleans' top attractions and the grandeur of antebellum history on this combined city and plantation sightseeing tour. Start with a 3-hour bus tour, including the French Quarter, the Garden District, the Ninth Ward and City Park. Absorb the sights and sounds of the city as you learn about its fascinating history from your friendly local guide. Then head to Oak Alley Plantation to view stunning architecture, oak-lined esplanades and enduring sugar cane fields.

Travel back in time to the era of the antebellum South on a guided afternoon tour from New Orleans to the Whitney Plantation, a former indigo and sugar plantation on the River Road now dedicated to promoting an understanding of slavery in Louisiana. Learn about the realities of plantation life through museum exhibits and recorded narratives as you tour the 18th-century Spanish Creole main house and historical slave cabins with a guide.

Experience the civilized and the wild on a plantation tour and educational swamp boat ride from New Orleans. On this 5.5"hour journey, visit Destrehan Plantation to experience the elegant antebellum south and then head into the marshy swampland for some wildlife spotting. Enjoy guided commentary as you snap photos of alligators, raccoons, snakes and native birds.

One of America's top-rated historical tours, this guided visit to Laura Plantation revisits one of the darkest chapters in US history. Learn about the Creole women and children who once toiled as slaves in this early 19th-century estate, and enter the original slave cabins where Br'er Rabbit's famous folktales were recorded. Tours include transfers from New Orleans, admission tickets, and live commentary.

Combine visits to two historical Louisiana plantations, with transportation in between, during this 7.5-hour tour from New Orleans. Journey up the scenic Great River Road to reach Oak Alley Plantation, Laura Plantation, and Whitney Plantation. Choose two options when booking; admission price to each plantation included.

Spend three hours getting an insider's look at this historic city. Rout the famous cemeteries, iconic plantation homes and Hurricane Katrina landmarks with you professional guide. Learn about Creole history and tradition as you explore the city during this tour that's perfect for first-time visitors, families and history lovers.