Half Day Plantation Tour
Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
Modify your booking anytime
No extra fees
Best price guarantee
No hidden fees
Discover Destrehan Plantation with changing demonstrations like carpentry or 19th-century fashion
Learn about plantation “townhouses” in New Orleans used during social and Mardi Gras seasons
Experience private transportation ensuring comfort and ease throughout the River Road excursion
Discover fascinating historical context and have opportunities for questions and interactive dialogue
Experience the history and grandeur of River Road plantations while traveling from your hotel to explore some of the most iconic estates along the Mississippi. We begin with an introduction at your hotel, then journey approximately one hour upriver to a French Colonial-style plantation. Along the way, you’ll learn about the “townhouses” many plantation families maintained in New Orleans for business and Mardi Gras, as well as the lives of the enslaved people whose labor built the wealth and splendor of these homes. Your plantation tour will be guided by the estate’s own knowledgeable docents, offering an immersive experience and an intimate look at life along the river.
Discover the unique character of each plantation: Oak Alley with its famous corridor of live oaks, Whitney Plantation dedicated to telling the stories of the enslaved, Destrehan Plantation with daily demonstrations of historical skills, and Laura Plantation, a Creole estate run by three generations of women whose memoirs bring history to life. Private transportation ensures a comfortable ride, and along the way, dialogue and questions are encouraged to deepen your understanding. The drive itself is approximately one hour each way, making the total experience around four hours, depending on which estates you choose to visit.
Experience the history and grandeur of River Road plantations while traveling from your hotel to explore some of the most iconic estates along the Mississippi. We begin with an introduction at your hotel, then journey approximately one hour upriver to a French Colonial-style plantation. Along the way, you’ll learn about the “townhouses” many plantation families maintained in New Orleans for business and Mardi Gras, as well as the lives of the enslaved people whose labor built the wealth and splendor of these homes. Your plantation tour will be guided by the estate’s own knowledgeable docents, offering an immersive experience and an intimate look at life along the river.
Discover the unique character of each plantation: Oak Alley with its famous corridor of live oaks, Whitney Plantation dedicated to telling the stories of the enslaved, Destrehan Plantation with daily demonstrations of historical skills, and Laura Plantation, a Creole estate run by three generations of women whose memoirs bring history to life. Private transportation ensures a comfortable ride, and along the way, dialogue and questions are encouraged to deepen your understanding. The drive itself is approximately one hour each way, making the total experience around four hours, depending on which estates you choose to visit.
- Guided tours
- Transportation
- Gratuities
$ 450
Contact us 24x7
This activity is managed by our trusted partner FareHarbor.
Additional taxes and fees may apply — total shown at checkout.
Select Date & Time
Select your preferred date and time from the calendar above.
Reserve with peace of mind —
Enjoy unlimited changes and full refund options.
Pickup location
Address will appear once location is loaded.
Click "Show Pickups on Map" to open the interactive map and search for your hotel or nearby location.
Click any purple pickup marker to view its connection to your searched location and find the best pickup point.
Activity Provider: Soul of Nola
