New Orleans Plantation Tour

Venture beyond the city in a private vehicle to a historic plantation with the New Orleans Plantation Tour. This excursion offers a superb opportunity to view the rural landscapes of the Mississippi River Delta, understand the economic and architectural aspects of a sugarcane plantation, and delve into the lives of the many individuals who were enslaved there.

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're not particular about the choice, I often recommend visiting Laura Plantation on the New Orleans Plantation Tour. This unique Creole Plantation provides a 70-minute tour grounded in 5,000 pages of French National Archives documents pertaining to the free and enslaved families who resided there. Visitors gain insight into the compelling, true stories of seven generations of Laura Plantation's Creole residents. Featuring 11 structures on the National Register, Laura Plantation invites guests to discover its recently restored Manor House, the formal and kitchen gardens, Banana-Land grove, and the original Creole cottages and slave quarters.

Among the plantations in the vicinity is Oak Alley Plantation, renowned for its breathtaking beauty and meticulous upkeep. Oak Alley boasts an outstanding slavery exhibit alongside a remarkable assemblage of historic live oaks. The slavery exhibit at Oak Alley features six cabins, each housing a distinct display that illustrates the living conditions, medical care, inventories, valuations of enslaved individuals, and more. Furthermore, the plantation's namesake alley is lined with twenty-eight ancient live oak trees, some of which are almost 250 years old.

The Houmas House Estate, sprawling over tens of thousands of acres, was once the nation's largest sugar producer, earning the nickname "The Sugar Palace." The mansion, now restored to its antebellum splendor, showcases the wealth and luxury of the 1880s sugarcane farm. Visitors can explore the 16 magnificent rooms adorned with antique furnishings and artworks that capture the estate's historic grandeur. The grounds feature 38 acres of stunning gardens, continually replanted to mirror the changing seasons.

Destrehan Plantation, founded in 1787 and recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, stands as the most ancient documented plantation house in the lower Mississippi Valley. The estate showcases a historic document bearing the signatures of President Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of State James Madison. Situated along the storied River Road, this pre-Civil War residence, with its verdant lawns and Spanish moss-covered live oaks, presides over the Mississippi River's edge, a short distance 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 72 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!