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

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $38.33

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Sat 21 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)

tsB8036XS

Mar 2025

Tour guide Jenn was fantastic! We toured multiple plantation homes and the property here was by far the best grounds we have seen. Jenn shared lots of history and the property owners desire to share the history with the public. Great tour and will share with others. From Baton Rouge and will share with others.

Denise H

Mar 2025

This was an interesting tour and we enjoyed it but unfortunately it rained on our visit so the garden was hard to tour. Our tour guide was Patrick, and he did an amazing job storytelling and answering any questions anyone had. Although, we did try the restaurant and it was good but maybe not worth the price of some of the entree’s.

richardandsusans

Mar 2025

I took my Mom, Dad and sister on a weekend trip to see the River Road plantations. Houmas house was the one my mom wanted to see the most. We saved the best for last! This house was gorgeous with 600 year old live oaks and beautiful gardens and grounds. The tour was the most informative and interesting one we have ever had and I have been to A LOT of plantation and antebellum homes. My sister lives in Natchez so we have seen our fair share. Our guide Sammy was adorable and so knowledgeable. I asked her questions I had asked at other homes that had no answer but she quickly answered every one. The tour was based on the history of the house and the owners. Best one I’ve done yet!! Highly recommend. Oak alley needs to take notes from this house.