Whitney Plantation / Museum + The Soul of New Orleans Combo Tour

Begin your day at the Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana devoted entirely to the lives of enslaved Africans. Walk the historic grounds and hear the stories of generations who endured hardship, resistance, and resilience. With a self-guided audio tour, explore preserved slave cabins, memorials, and firsthand narratives that bring the past to life and offer space for reflection and understanding.

After a lunch break, continue the experience with the Soul of New Orleans city tour. Explore neighborhoods shaped by urban slavery, including Tremé, Congo Square, and the French Quarter. Learn how enslaved Africans influenced the city’s infrastructure, culture, and traditions, including jazz, Black masking culture, Voodoo history, and Creole heritage. Visit sites marking pivotal civil rights milestones and discover the resilience of communities recovering from Hurricane Katrina. This immersive tour connects history to the present and highlights the enduring strength of New Orleans’ Black communities.