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Oak Alley and Laura Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Tour both Oak Alley and Laura Plantation during one trip. This day trip from New Orleans is perfect for the traveler looking to see two pieces of history in the same day. It includes transportation from New Orleans, so be sure to meet at the departure point at 9:30 am.
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Laura Plantation Tour

Go beyond the myths of the American South and explore the complex and intimate relationships of 4 generations of one Louisiana Creole family, both free and enslaved at Laura: A Creole Plantation, a major sugar plantation located on the banks of the Mississippi River, just one hour from New Orleans. Your admission includes a 70-minute tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the rich history of Creole culture as seen through the lens of the family who owned Laura Plantation for generations. Tour the main house, grounds and slave quarters as you gain insight into the people who lived and worked here for centuries.
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Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

A grand mélange presentation of Cajun and Creole cultures including a high-speed airboat tour of the cypress swamps. Visit Laura Plantation, built in 1804, and learn about Laura's personal family saga. Enjoy a gourmet, unlimited buffet lunch in the elegant dining room of Houmas House Plantation, followed by a guided tour of this grand mansion. The small-group atmosphere ensures a more personal experience.
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See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $255
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Whitney Plantation & Museum Tour

Visitors will be educated on the true history of Antebellum Slavery in Louisiana Travel down the historical River Road to the Whitney Plantation Museum, where the largest slave rebellion in the United States took place. Delve into the captivating history of slavery on a southern Louisiana sugarcane plantation. Gain profound insights into the lives of those who lived and toiled on this National Historic Landmark estate. Uncover the transformative power of sugar within five decades, as you discover how this commodity shaped the world. Experience the profound impact of sugar production on the plantation's landscape and its people, providing a compelling narrative of resilience and change. Explore this poignant chapter in history at the Whitney Plantation Museum, where understanding meets enlightenment. See live statues, real slave quarters and hear true stories on this self guided audio tour of enslaves who lived on the plantation .
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See Details → Duration :4 to 5 hours
From $75
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Small-Group Louisiana Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Experience a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South on this small-group van tour. Visit two Louisiana plantations, including an elegant lunch at Houmas House on the famous Mississippi River Road! Enjoy a narrated scenic drive out of New Orleans and along the shores of Lake Ponchartrain.
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See Details → Duration :7 hours 30 minutes
From $189
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Destrehan Plantation and Large Airboat Tour from New Orleans

Experience two great New Orleans day trips in one with this 6-hour trip including Destrehan Plantation and an airboat swamp tour. Visit the oldest documented plantation in the lower Mississippi Valley followed by an exciting ride in a 16-passenger airboat.
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See Details → Duration :6 hours 15 minutes
From $150
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Destrehan Plantation Tour

Located just 30 miles away from New Orleans and 10 minutes away from the New Orleans International Airport, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented plantation home in the Lower Mississippi Valley. Our tours are rich in political, social and economic history. After the tour, guests can view a folk-life demonstration, visit our 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit, explore the grounds, picnic under a Live Oak tree draped in Spanish Moss and shop in our Plantation Store for unique hand-made items by local craft artisans. We are handicap accessible and kid friendly!
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See Details → Duration :45 minutes
From $26
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Houmas House Plantation Guided Tour

Journey back in time at the Houmas House Plantation as you take a guided tour of the antebellum mansion, just a short drive from New Orleans, and learn about the old South. Costumed staff bring the period to life as they explain the history of this former sugar plantation, and you have time to walk around the lavish gardens before or after your mansion tour.
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See Details → Duration :1 to 3 hours
From $38.13
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Small-Group Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Go beyond New Orleans to tour two grand Louisiana plantations on the banks of the Mississippi River. At Whitney Plantation, 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. Take a short drive down the Great River Road, admiring other plantations from afar and learning their unique stories. Pause in front of Oak Alley Plantation's famous oak-lined esplanade before arriving at your last stop, Laura Plantation. Hear personal stories of those who lived there, surrounded by sweeping sugarcane fields and historically significant slave quarters. This small-group tour allows a limited number of people to ensure a more personalized attention from your guide.
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See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $145
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Whitney Plantation and NOLA Urban Culture City Tour Combo

Experience the rich and complex history of New Orleans like never before with our unique combo tour. which combines a visit to the Whitney Plantation with our Urban Culture City Tour. Embark on a remarkable journey that unveils the contrasting worlds of urban and plantation slavery. While celebrating the resilience and cultural preservation rooted in New Orleans. Our unique combo tour invites you to explore the profound historical significance of the Whitney Plantation, delving into the harsh realities of plantation slavery. Witness the remnants of the past and hear the stories of those who endured unimaginable hardships. Continuing the journey, immerse yourself in the vibrant urban culture of New Orleans on our historical city tour. From the birthplace of jazz in Congo Square to the spirited second line parades. Discover how urban slavery allowed for the preservation of rich traditions, including black Mardi Gras Indians, Secondlines and the iconic Treme neighborhood.
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See Details → Duration :8 to 8 hours 30 minutes
From $120
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N’awlins Luxury: Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

Take a 5.5 hour round-trip tour down to Plantation Country and explore Whitney Museum Plantation. During the 75-minute self-guided audio walking tour, visitors will gain a unique perspective on the lives of the enslaved people on a Louisiana sugar plantation, learning their stories through the real oral histories recorded by the Federal Writers Project during the Depression.
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From $80
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New Orleans Plantation Tour with Transportation

The picturesque beauty and architecture of the Louisiana plantations are a “must” for any visitor to New Orleans. Many of these breathtaking homes are within an hour’s drive from the city. Your tour will begin with a comfortable ride out of New Orleans where your guide will share with you the origin of the Louisiana plantations, along with the effect they had on the city of New Orleans, and its residents. Along with discovering beautiful buildings, luscious gardens and historic artifacts, these homes also represent some of the darker chapters of Louisiana history. Many of the plantations will provide a focus on the lives of the slaves that brought these homes to life, and share some of the realities of the rural south during this time in our nation’s history. Upon arrival, each plantation home has its own guide to bring you through the main house, and share its specific story. Following your home tour, we will escort you around the grounds and answer any questions that may arise.
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See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $265
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Guided Creole Laura Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Legendary Tours has over eight years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Our vehicles are luxury style vehicles insured, and clean. Our drivers are professionally trained and offers great customer service. We provide roundtrip transportation from our designated pickup locations in the downtown area out to the historical Plantations.
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From $79
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Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation

Take your time enjoying the Oak Alley tour and exploring the Big House, grounds, slave cabins, exhibits, and café. Tour leaves from the Doubletree Hotel in the French Quarter. Please allow 30 minutes for pick-up. Tour is approximately 8 hours long (drive included). Daily pickup starting at 9:30AM. Dress for the weather! We recommend cool, comfortable clothing. Be sure to pack a bottle of water and your sunscreen.
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See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $86.31
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Oak Alley Plantation Tour

Step into the past and discover the allure of Oak Alley Plantation. Delve into the stories of the enslaved individuals who live and work amidst its slately oak tree and antebellum architect. Experience the legacy of Oak Alley as you stroll its majestic grounds. Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, Oak Alley Plantation stands as a testament to the grandeur and complexity of Southern plantation life. Its breathtaking quarter-mile canopy of 300-year-old oak trees creates an unforgettable avenue leading to the majestic Greek Revival Gain insight into the lives of the plantation's residents, both wealthy landowners and enslaved workers, whose stories intertwine to paint a vivid picture of antebellum Louisiana. Step back in time as you explore the meticulously preserved grounds, adorned with lush gardens and historical outbuildings. With its captivating architecture and rich history, Oak Alley offers a compelling glimpse into the past.
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