Why choose this New Orleans tour ?

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.



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What makes Laura Plantation Tour a unique experience ?

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.

Tour Description & 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


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Laura Tour en Français
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    Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
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  • Laura Tour in English
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    Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Laura Plantation Tour Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Local guide

Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Special Instructions:

    Please be advised that the first tour of the day begins at 10AM with tours beginning approximately every 40 minutes thereafter until the last tour of the day at 3:20 PM. If a tour group is full, you may be asked to wait for the next departure. It is always a good idea to arrive early. Each tour guide will be assigned 28 guests maximum.

    There are three tours per day led by a French speaking tour guide. They are at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Laura 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 5 Stars based on 1048 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.