Houmas House Plantation Guided Tour

Overview

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, Louisiana 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 the Souths Most Beautiful Gardens before or after your mansion tour.

City: New Orleans

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $38.33

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Sun 22 Jun

Starting at $38.33

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What's Included

Local guide

Local taxes

Guided tour of plantation home

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
Houmas House is completely handicap accessible. Walking paths throughout the grounds make it easy for wheelchairs. Golf cart service is available upon request. The mansion is equipped with an elevator for guests not able to navigate stairs.

What To Expect

Houmas House and Gardens

Guided mansion tours allow guests full access to the Houmas House estate. Dressed in period costumes, interactive tour guides tell the 250 year history of the mansion. Using artifacts, antiques and artwork, guests hear about life on this sugarcane plantation. Restaurants are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner at an additional cost. 38 acres of self-guided gardens are open to all guests who purchase a mansion tour ticket. Allow 2-3 hours to see everything Houmas House has to offer.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (586)

424val_riem

Feb 2024

Pleasant walk but disappointed by the lack of maintenance, and the bric-a-brac without any real coherence of style inside and out. The English-speaking guide was very attentive

Response from Host

Feb 2024

Thank you for the feedback for it does help us to always improve and to do better for all our future guest. Best TW!