New Orleans Plantation Driving Tour

Why choose this New Orleans tour ?

Visit a plantation along the Mississippi River and glimpse into the grace, grandeur, and tragedy of early southern history on this four-hour tour from New Orleans. Gain an understanding of the socioeconomic and cultural factors that gave rise to slavery and why it became such a powerful institution throughout the south. Learn how industries such as oil, cotton, sugar, lumber, indigo, and citrus allowed New Orleans to become the city it is today and why it was such an important trading center before the outbreak of the Civil War.

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What makes New Orleans Plantation Driving Tour a unique experience ?

We will tour inside the main house, outbuildings, and the grounds. While the tour is private, you might join others inside the house at the discretion of house management.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Only two plantations have elevators.
  • Visitors with limited mobility and/or service animals should contact us BEFORE booking to confirm availability and operational status of elevators.
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Options To Choose for Your Trip:

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    Visit the famed Laura house followed by the iconic Oak Alley on this plantation tour outside of New Orleans.
  • East Bank
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    Visit the Destrehan Plantation and Houmas House on this plantation tour of the east side of the river.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • This tour is private, not exclusive.
  • Private tour
  • Plantation docents
  • Licensed and insured driver/guide

Not Included

  • Lunch (available for purchase)
  • Souvenirs
  • Admission to unplanned attraction

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Special Instructions:

    • Please call 504-250-2551 to confirm your pick-up location and hotel at least 24 hours before your tour

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  • This Tour is Provided by New Orleans Private Tours.
  • 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 9 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.