New Orleans Plantation Tour

Adventure outside the city in the comfort of a private vehicle to a historic plantation on the New Orleans Plantation Tour. This tour is an excellent way to see the rural Mississippi River Delta, learn about the economy and architecture of a sugarcane plantation, and explore the experiences of the thousands of people who were enslaved in the area.

Itinerary – New Orleans Plantation Tour

• First, we will travel away from the city through the scenic wetlands of the Mississippi River delta.

• Outside the city, we make our way to the banks of the Mississippi River.

• In the areas upstream of New Orleans, we will explore one or two antebellum plantation homes of your choice.

• During the plantation visit, you will learn about the history and architecture of the main home and have the opportunity to explore its grounds and structures.

• We will spend a good amount of time delving into the struggle of millions who were enslaved on plantations in the area.

• We will learn about the economics of how a sugar farm operated before modern machinery and the lifestyles of rural South Louisiana.

• We can either visit one plantation or two plantations. One plantation is a simple half-day experience. Two plantations is a full-day experience.

• If you would like to visit two plantations, then we will be sure to include a wonderful local lunch spot.

• Then, we will drive along River Road to view other large plantation homes in the area.

• Lastly, we will return to the city, where I can drop you off at your hotel or any other location you prefer.

Price & Details

One Plantation: Half Day Option

• 4 Hour duration; $500 up to 4 guests; $65/pp additional.

• Admissions are included.

Two Plantations: All Day Option

• 9:30 AM departure to avoid afternoon interstate rush hour traffic.

• 7-8 Hour duration; $750 up to 4 guests; $85/pp additional.

• Lunch stop in between plantations. Food/beverage not included.

• Admissions are included.

What Plantation to Visit?

If you do not have a strong preference, then I typically visit Laura Plantation on the New Orleans Plantation Tour. The only Creole Plantation offers a 70-minute tour that is based on 5,000 pages of documents from the French National Archives related to the free and enslaved families who lived there. You will learn the compelling, real-life accounts of 7 generations of Laura Plantation’s Creole inhabitants. With 11 structures listed on the National Register, Laura Plantation offers guests the chance to explore its newly restored Manor House, the formal and kitchen gardens, Banana-Land grove, and its authentic Creole cottages and slave cabins.

Other plantations in the area include Oak Alley Plantation. In addition to being one of the most visually stunning and well maintained in the area, Oak Alley has both an excellent slavery exhibit and an amazing collection of historic live oak trees. The Oak Alley slavery exhibit consists of 6 cabins built with a different exhibit inside, showing the living quarters, medical facility, inventories and valuations of the enslaved people, and much more. Additionally, the alley of oaks itself consists of twenty-eight live oak trees dating back nearly 250 years. 

The Houmas House Estate farmed sugarcane on tens of thousands of acres, and became the largest producer of sugar in the country, deemed "The Sugar Palace". The mansion has been restored to the antebellum era, reflecting the opulence and wealth this sugarcane farm boasted in the 1880’s. Inside, guests will find history reflected in the many antique furnishings and works of art that grace the home’s 16 glorious rooms. Outside, visitors can stroll through 38 acres of breathtaking, lush gardens, which are replanted throughout the year to reflect the season.

And finally, Destrehan Plantation, established in 1787 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, remains the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. The plantation exhibits an original document signed by President Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of State James Madison. Located on the historic River Road, this antebellum home with its lush green grounds and moss draped Live Oaks watches over the banks of the Mississippi River just minutes away from New Orleans.

Arrival / Transportation

• Tour will begin at your hotel in New Orleans, or other area of convenience in the city.

• Tour will end back at your hotel or other place of your convenience.

• The vehicle is a full-size SUV with leather interior, 2nd row Captain’s chairs and a 3rd row of seats.

• The SUV can accommodate 6 passengers.

Add-Ons for the Single Plantation

Option 1

• Add a Swamp Tour with optional stop for lunch

• Includes luxury transportation and a private chartered airboat swamp tour with captain

  • Includes plantation admission fees

  • Stop for lunch at a local restaurant

  • 7 hours in duration

  • $1195 for up to 6 guests

  • Does not include food or beverage

Option 2

• Add a City Tour with optional stop for lunch

  • Includes plantation admission fees

  • Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and a Private Citywide Driving Tour

  • 7.5 hours in duration

  • $850 for up to 4 guests; $50/pp additional for up to 6.

  • Does not include food or beverage

• Reservations: If you are interested, then please email me, text me or call me to check availability!

Payment / Refunds

• Reserve Now Online!

• I typically take full payment up front.

• If you cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the tour, then a full refund (minus any expenses incurred) will be provided.

• For add-on reservations or payment requests, please email me, text me or call me!