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Historical Plantation House Tour at Ardoyne Plantation

Historical Plantation House Tour at Ardoyne Plantation

Overview

Tour is of the unique Ardoyne Plantation Victorian Gothic home built in 1888 by LA Senator JD Shaffer on the 1838 plantation land which still grows sugarcane today. All contents are original family heirlooms and tour is given by descendants of the original owner. The Shaffer family still resides in the home. Come visit us and learn about plantation life and sugarcane growing along Little Bayou Black from 1838 to the present.

Bus & Group tours welcome! Large groups/bus tours must call in advance to schedule a tour time.

City: Louisiana

Sat 19 Oct

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Starting at $17.00

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Sat 19 Oct

Starting at $17.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good walking shoes suggested
A portion of the tour takes place outdoors
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wheelchairs/strollers OK on first floor once up 5 steps. Ramp is currently under repair.
2nd floor only accessible by climbing 28 steps.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

What To Expect

Ardoyne Plantation

Our tour guide will meet you at the front door and lead you on a tour of both floors of the historical home telling you about bayou history, sugarcane growing, as well as, personal family stories and about filming movies at the plantation.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (18)

piggyjillthree

Jun 2021

Super tour! Beautiful home. One of the owners gave the tour which made it even greater because she had the knowledge of everything. I would definitely advise this tour to everyone. Loved the history of six generations. Loved all the original furniture and all their personnel belongings. Great to be up close to everything. Thanks for a great tour Susan!

Cara_G

Mar 2021

Owner was very knowledgeable about the family history of the home and furnishings. 10/10 recommend visiting.

victorianone

Mar 2021

WOW Exactly what I imagined when I thought of taking a tour of a plantation house. The fact that it has remained in the family for this long and is still being maintained by descendants is amazing. Seeing the family mementoes was impressive and heart-warming; I wanted to move in and stay there. Thanks to the family for sharing their world & history with us.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Thank you so much for your kind words. We love to welcome visitors and share our story!