New Orleans Destrehan Plantation Tour 1 hr
Explore the historic Destrehan Plantation near New Orleans, featuring guided tours, original documents, and lush grounds with live oaks.
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Important Information
- • Wheelchair accessible
- • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- • Service animals allowed
- • Comfortable shoes recommended
Discover the rich history of the Destrehan Plantation, located just a short drive from New Orleans. As the oldest documented plantation home in the Lower Mississippi Valley, it offers a unique glimpse into the past. Begin your journey through the plantation store and gift shop, then join a personal interpreter for a guided tour. Learn about the lives of those who lived on the plantation, both free and enslaved, and view original documents signed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. After the tour, explore the grounds, enjoy a folk-life demonstration, and relax under the majestic live oaks draped in Spanish moss. Don't miss the chance to visit the 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit and shop for local crafts. Book your tour today and step back in time at the Destrehan Plantation.
Pros
- Explore Louisiana's oldest plantation
- Learn about the American slave trade
- Admire original documents signed by Jefferson
- Capture photos under Spanish moss-draped oaks
- Experience a folk-life demonstration
- Enjoy a short drive from New Orleans
Includes
- Guided tour by costumed guides
- Entrance fees
- Free parking
- Folk-life demonstration
- Gift shop access
- Cafe with food and beverages
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- No scooters allowed in the plantation home
- Video recording
Tour Highlights
- • Explore Louisiana's oldest plantation
- • Learn about the American slave trade
- • Admire original documents signed by Jefferson
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