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Small-Group Louisiana Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Small-Group Louisiana Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Overview

Experience a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South on this small-group van tour. Visit two Louisiana plantations, including an elegant lunch at Houmas House on the famous Mississippi River Road! Enjoy a narrated scenic drive out of New Orleans and along the shores of Lake Ponchartrain.

City: New Orleans

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $179.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $179.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Guided tour of Houmas House plantation

Guided admission to 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit at Destrehan

Transport by air-conditioned 14-passenger van

Guided tour of Destrehan plantation

Hotel pickup and drop-off, with exact pick up time provided

Unlimited gourmet buffet lunch with gratuity (vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options)

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations
Child rate applies to all children and infants
Gluten-free and Vegetarian lunch options available
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Our tour vans are thoroughly cleaned after each tour, all door handles and interior surfaces wiped down with alcohol-based disinfectant daily. Guides are vaccinated.

What To Expect

Destrehan Plantation

Travel to the historic Destrehan Plantation on Louisiana's Old River Road for a guided tour. During your tour of Destrehan Plantation, professional guides will bring to life the stories of generations who lived on and worked this land. Your guides will share every detail of this mansion’s storied history with you. You’ll also hear tales of the lives of both its owners and slaves. They will also tell you about its wonderfully restored Greek Revival architecture.

Houmas House and Gardens

A short ride upriver through sugar cane fields brings you to Houmas House Plantation. Refreshing Mint Juleps are available for purchase on arrival. Enjoy a gourmet lunch (included) in the grand dining hall at Houmas House Plantation. Houmas House River Road Buffet Lunch Menu: * Chicken and Andouille Gumbo * Caesar Salad (GF) * Cornmeal Fried Catfish * Chili Glazed Roasted Chicken (GF) * Crawfish Étouffée * Red Beans, Sausage and Rice (GF) * Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta * Roasted Vegetables (GF) * White Chocolate Bread Pudding * Non-alcoholic Drinks and Coffee (included) After lunch, experience the southern splendor of this Sugar Palace. Your tour guide, in antebellum dress, will lead you into 16 rooms filled with period antiques and Louisiana artwork. Upon completion in 1840, Houmas House was the crown jewel of Louisiana's River Road. Its heroically columned Greek revival exterior is stunning. It was topped by a belvédère that surveyed the oak alley leading south to the sweeping bend in the river. From it, you could also see miles and miles of cane fields extending from the Mississippi River to the back swamps! Enjoy the breeze off of the Mississippi River and stroll the stunning grounds through the shadows of ancient oaks.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (91)

JulieViolet

Nov 2022

Isabelle is a great organizer before the day, ensuring you know where you need to be etc. Giselle my tour guide for the day was right on time for hotel pick up. The first stop was Destrehan Plantation, you are given a full house tour by a guide, and a mean full, it is perhaps a little too long, it left little time to explore the grounds and other exhibits. Next is Houmas House where they have been busy doing some updates since I was last here in 2018. The lunch was very nice, I can honestly say you will not walk away hungry at all, and yes save some room for the White Chocolate Bread Pudding, ensuring you get some sauce on top. Next was a little free time to explore the grounds before the house tour. They are currently setting up for Christmas, and they do go all out. Bethany led our house tour, she was a very knowledgeable guide and the house is filled with some old photographs of the home, along with a lot of artwork etc. They were even donated by Anne Rice an old Vampire Hunting Kit. After the house tour, we had a little time for the grounds and gift shop. Charlie (the bird) was not in his cage so I was a little disappointed in that, I remember him letting me pet his neck, get right in the space he can't get to, there is now a sign saying he bites, he never bit me. It is a long day with the drive to both Plantations and the lunch, but it would have been nice to have a little more time on the grounds as they are spectacular. Gisele was a wonderful driver, who allowed me to be her co pilot for the day. She was very knowledgeable on area and New Orleans History, as well as recommendations for Restaurants etc. I have done a few Tours with Isabelle including Whitney and St Joseph with Rene two days prior, which is also an excellent tour. If you are looking for a small group tour (we had a total of 5 people and Gisele) then this company and its tours are for you.

Jacqueline_T

Oct 2022

The tour guide and driver Steve were very informative, friendly and genuine. The lunch was delicious.

AnnJudith_R

Oct 2022

Loved the small group experience. Rene our guide was knowledgeable, personable and had a great sense of humor. Our group enjoyed both of the plantations , the guides and the grounds. Lunch at Houmas House was very good. We appreciated the efficiency and the way that the whole day was organized and we knew ahead of time what was going to happen. All in all , a very enjoyable day!