Why choose this New Orleans tour ?
Located just 25 minutes from New Orleans and 10 minutes away from the New Orleans International Airport, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented plantation home in the Lower Mississippi Valley. It is also the only plantation accessible by rideshare or taxi. Our tours are rich in political, social and economic history. After the tour, guests can view a folk-life demonstration, visit our 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit, explore the grounds, picnic under a live oak tree draped in Spanish Moss and shop in our Plantation Store for unique hand-made items by local craft artisans. We are handicap accessible and kid friendly!
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What makes Destrehan Plantation Tour a unique experience ?
Our costumed historical interpreters will enlighten you with stories of those who lived on the plantation free and enslaved. After guests can view a folk-life demonstration and self-explore our grounds and dependency buildings, which include a slave cabin with an enslaved registry, an overseer’s cabin showcasing our 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit, an outdoor kitchen, a washroom, a trapper’s cabin and our Legacy Room displaying original documents and artifacts from the family members.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Destrehan Plantation Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Guided Tour by Costumed Guides
- Gift Shop
- Folk-Life Demonstration
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- No Restaurant on Site
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Destrehan Plantation.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 382 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Upon arrival, guests will give their tickets to the gift shop associate.
