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N’awlins Luxury: Whitney Plantation Tour w/Transportation

N’awlins Luxury: Whitney Plantation Tour w/Transportation

Overview

Take a 5.5 hour round-trip tour down to Plantation Country and explore Whitney Museum Plantation. During the 75-minute self-guided audio walking tour, visitors will gain a unique perspective on the lives of the enslaved people on a Louisiana sugar plantation, learning their stories through the real oral histories recorded by the Federal Writers Project during the Depression.

City: New Orleans

Wed 15 Oct

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Starting at $80.00

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Wed 15 Oct

Starting at $80.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

75-minute self-guided audio walking tour of Whitney Plantation

Driver/guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Please provide hotel pickup information.

What To Expect

Whitney Plantation

Whitney Plantation is on the National Register of Historic Places. The site includes the last surviving example of a true French Creole barn, what is believed to be the oldest detached kitchen in Louisiana, and the Big House, considered the earliest and best preserved raised Creole cottage in Louisiana - all built by slaves. With the original structures nestled in a working sugar cane field, visitors are sure to marvel at the authentic representation presented at Whitney. Through these restored buildings, museum exhibits, memorial artwork, and thousands of first-person slave narratives, Whitney Plantation gives a voice and respect to the slaves, who lived, worked, and died there.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (20)

maryellen82

May 2023

Had a great tour with Dionne! Didn't expect to get to know so much about New Orleans recent history along the way, and that was a pleasant surprise. Plantation tour was a very humbling experience, and would recommend this to anyone so we don't forget.

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thanks for the awesome review

chelleu2016

Mar 2023

We toured the Whitney plantation.. Our van did drop offs at two other plantations in the area as well. Good value as the ride out there was over an hour and apparently a cab would cost you $250. They picked us up at 820am and got us back at 1pm. Van driver told tales on the way there but was quiet on way back. You get your headset and find your own way around. It would have been better if the weather had been nicer. You cannot go in any buildings. (ok you can step into one or two) but it is an outdoor tour so dress for the weather. You will end with a museum and gift shop tour. You will see many memorials and MANY slave names and some very sad statues. Its a very sad place so be ready for emotions.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Thanks for your awesome review

rkinzerwest

Mar 2023

Edward was an entertaining driver/tour guide! The Plantation self tour was powerful! I came away with a greater understanding of the lives of enslaved people.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Thanks for your awesome review