Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Transportation
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Explore the historic Whitney Plantation on a comprehensive tour from New Orleans. This 5-hour experience (including travel time) takes you through one of Louisiana’s most significant antebellum sites, offering a deep look into the history of slavery in America.
You’ll see museum exhibits, restored buildings, and memorial artwork that tell powerful stories from first-person slave narratives. The tour is self-guided via an app, so you can explore at your own pace and gain a meaningful understanding of this important part of history.
For an added adventure, upgrade your experience to include a 90-minute swamp tour, where you'll see Louisiana’s unique wetlands and wildlife. This tour combines history and nature for a well-rounded day out.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans?
The entire experience lasts about 5 hours and 25 minutes, including transportation and touring time.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, children aged 1-12 and adults up to 99 can participate. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in strollers or prams.
What’s included in the tour?
Your ticket covers round-trip transportation from central New Orleans, two hours to explore Whitney Plantation, an audio tour via the app, and an optional 90-minute swamp tour if you choose to upgrade.
Do I need to download anything before the tour?
Yes, download the Whitney Plantation app on your phone, tablet, or iPad to access the self-guided audio tour during your visit.
Are meals included?
No, food and drinks are not included but are available for purchase at the site.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure for a full refund.
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Duration 5 hours 25 min
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Live tour guide
German, CMN, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Round-trip transport from central New Orleans
- 2 hours to explore Whitney Plantation
- 90-minute pontoon swamp tour (if selected)
- Audio tour via Whitney Plantation app
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Begin your journey at the designated meeting point in New Orleans, crossing the Bonnet Carre Spillway and enjoying views of Lake Pontchartrain. Pass by historic plantations like Evergreen, Felicity, and St. Joseph, once vital to Louisiana's sugar, cotton, and indigo trade.
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Stop 2
Arrive at Whitney Plantation, a historic site over 260 years old. Explore the museum exhibits, restored slave cabins, and the Big House, learning about the lives of enslaved people through personal stories and preserved architecture. Use the Whitney Plantation app for a self-guided tour at your own pace.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Departure is from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St., near Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
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Meet everyone at the designated meeting point before the tour begins.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure for a full refund.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day in advance
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours
- Tour may be canceled due to bad weather or low enrollment
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $89.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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