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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
Sat 19 Oct
Starting at $17.00
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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
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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)
Jim_R
Jan 2021
Loved the history of the family, and the beauty of the wood work inside the house. Our guide was fantastic. Not your usual plantation tour. She gave it more of a personal touch since she lives there and part of the family.
Tina_M
Jan 2021
Susan was wonderful, the family plantation is Beautiful! I will definitely be back next time I'm through that area.
Thomas_A
Dec 2020
Tour guide who was also the owner spent extra time with us to give us a wonderful and informative tour. The history of the house was fascinating.

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