Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour with Private Transportation
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a small narrated private tour by van, for groups of up to 13 travelers. At Whitney Plantation's Louisiana Museum of Slavery, see the harsh realities and raw historical facts of a dark side of American history. The slave narratives and artwork recreate the world of a pre-Civil War southern sugar plantation and memorial in honor of the lives of the enslaved people who toiled there. A short ride through sugar cane fields brings you to Laura, a Creole Plantation with historic slave quarters surrounded by sugar cane fields.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour can only accommodate fully collapsible wheelchairs
What To Expect
Lake Pontchartrain
This is an off-the-beaten path, away from large tourist crowds, private tour. A 14 passenger tour van and excellent driver/guide pick you up at your New Orleans hotel and narrate the scenic 90-minute drive out of New Orleans. Ride along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain and prepare for a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South. There will be a scenic crossing of the Mississippi River on a high suspended bridge. Then you'll take a short ride upriver to Whitney Plantation's Louisiana Museum of Slavery.
Whitney Plantation
On your self-guided audio walking tour, at your own pace, you will see slave cabins, a freedmen’s church, detached kitchen and a 1790s owner’s house. Learn about the harsh realities & raw historical facts of slavery in pre-Civil War Louisiana. Witness the dark side of American history. Hear narratives and see 14 memorials honoring people enslaved on the grounds of a historical sugar, rice and indigo plantation established in 1752. Visit Whitney Plantation's Museum of Slavery, learn about the lives of people held in bondage for over 100 years.
Options
Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour with Private Transportation
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Tour of Whitney Plantation (self-guided)
Private Transport with Narration
Tour of Laura Plantation (not private)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
This tour does NOT include a meal. Snacks and drinks available for purchase.
Pickup points
The Westin New Orleans
100 Iberville Street New Orleans United States
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street, New Orleans United States
Hampton Inn New Orleans-St. Charles Ave./Garden District
3626 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans United States
Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
541 Bourbon Street, New Orleans United States
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
717 Orleans St, New Orleans United States
Omni Royal Orleans
621 Saint Louis St, New Orleans United States
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans United States
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District
859 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans United States
Hyatt Place New Orleans/Convention Center
881 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans United States
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
5 star Day!
80carenb,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect day of exploring, learning and reflecting. Giselle was such a joy and full of knowledge. She made a couple extra stops to show us Oak alleys and look for alligators.
Great trip
U4646BXstepheng,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great job. Rene knew his stuff. Visiting the plantations really xan be an educational and enlightening experience.
Isabella tours rock
812edgardo,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing. Isabella was a true southern lady, paying attention to our needs thru the whole trip. The fact that she was able to speak our native language was the cherry on the cake. Thanks for a great memories.
Fab tour
HelenE548,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good tour and these 2 plantations are really fab at covering the historic context and lives of the people. Much better than Oak Alley
Ask for Gisèle
MalvernGuy,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First of all, Gisèle was a delight. Her narration kept us entertained and informed on the drive from the city, and she was accommodating for a woman with difficulty walking. Very friendly and would highly recommend.
Went to the Laura Plantation and Whitney Plantation. Rhe Laura Plantation had a wonderful guide Amelia.
Tour826576,Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ellen was wonderful and a great wealth of information to me! She did not over talk but she was informative as a native New Orleans person.
Definitely the plantation tour to take
F2732EVannas,Jan 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such an informative tour. Stephen was pleasant and made the experience so educational. The small group size also made it a comfortable and conversational experience.
Good and in comfortable conditions
Y5323XQcorinned,Jan 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A beautiful excursion, very interesting to find out what the reality of slavery was. Just a French translation on the way of the history and economy of Louisiana would have satisfied me completely.
Excellent, Informative, Would Book Again!
Virginia112014,Dec 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Whitney Plantation (Museum of Slavery) and St Joseph Plantation Tour and greatly enjoyed the experience. Gisele, our guide, was lovely; very well informed, personable, and did everything to ensure we had an educational, entertaining, and comfortable experience. Both the sites are well worth the visit. Whitney provides important perspective of enslavment on the 'German Coast.' St. Joseph's is a great architectural landmark with unique history. We will definitely book tours with this company on any future visits to NOLA - highly recommend!
Great tour and guide!
darcyc256,Oct 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! The plantations were amazing. Rene was an awesome guide full of knowledge! He shared a lot of history with us.
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