Laura Plantation Tour

Overview

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.

City: New Orleans

Sun 01 Feb

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Starting at $32.55

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Sun 01 Feb

Starting at $32.55

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good walking shoes suggested
A portion of the tour takes place outdoors
Only the ground floor of the main house is ADA accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What To Expect

Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site

Take a guided tour offered daily in English and French. Your tour includes the Maison Principale, gardens, and original 1840s slave cabins. Hear stories of four generations of one Louisiana Creole family, free and enslaved.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (917)

ludmillia0

Nov 2023

It was truly a very poignant visit. It’s something to absolutely do. Amélie is truly an exceptional guide

Sboing-Sboing

Nov 2023

The visit to Laura Plantation plunged us into the heart of the life of several generations of a family of Creole planters where the relationships between family members, servants and slaves were described to us on the basis of information and documentation that had been made. the subject of several years of research. Far from clichés and commonplaces, we discovered the complexity and ambiguity of these relationships. Our guide Joseph was able to captivate us with the truth and emotion of the situations he described. An unforgettable visit, not to be missed.

CocotteChanelle

Oct 2023

Great to be able to do a tour in French. The legacy of the lives of the planters and their slaves is very well presented