New Orleans Destrehan Plantation Tour 3 hr 30 min

Step into the history of Destrehan Plantation, established in 1787 and recognized as the oldest documented plantation in the lower Mississippi River Valley. This 210-minute New Orleans Destrehan Plantation Tour includes pickup from most centrally located New Orleans locations and a professional guide to bring the site’s stories into focus.

Meet historical interpreters who share accounts of the Destrehan family and the free and enslaved people who lived and worked on the plantation. See an original document signed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, then explore exhibits on the 1811 Slave Revolt and the Rost Home Colony and Freedman’s Bureau. In the Legacy Room, discover original artifacts and documents connected to family members, along with an intimate account of Charles Paquet, an enslaved master builder.

With hotel pickup and drop-off included, the New Orleans Destrehan Plantation Tour offers a convenient way to encounter this complex history. Reserve your visit and hear the stories preserved at this historic site.