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New Orleans Private Louisiana Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch 8 hr

TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10

Very goodTop 20% in New Orleans

22 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • 7 hrs 30 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore Houmas House and Destrehan on a private New Orleans plantation tour, with a scenic drive and gourmet buffet lunch.

About this tour

Travel from New Orleans into Louisiana’s plantation country on a private tour that pairs history with a memorable meal. A narrated drive takes you through the scenery along Lake Pontchartrain and the famous Mississippi River Road, with hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned van.

Visit Houmas House and Destrehan for guided plantation tours, then enjoy an unlimited gourmet buffet lunch at Houmas House. Lunch includes taxes and gratuity, with vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options available. Beer, wine, and cocktails can be purchased separately, and gratuities are not included beyond the lunch gratuity.

With two historic estates and a scenic route in one outing, this New Orleans private Louisiana plantation tour offers an easy way to experience the region’s past and landscape. Book your New Orleans private Louisiana plantation tour and spend the day exploring beyond the city.

Highlights

  • Explore the historic Houmas House and Destrehan plantations
  • Savor an unlimited gourmet buffet lunch at Houmas House
  • Ride along the scenic shores of Lake Pontchartrain and Mississippi River Road
  • Enjoy a private tour with a narrated drive from New Orleans

What's included

Included

  • Lunch with all taxes and gratuity, with vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options
  • Guided tour of Houmas House plantation
  • Guided tour of Destrehan plantation
  • Transport by air-conditioned van
  • Gourmet unlimited buffet lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off; exact pickup time provided

Not included

  • Beer, wine, and cocktail drinks, available for purchase
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Service animals are allowed; advise at booking to arrange accommodations
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free lunch options are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 22 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.1. Top 20% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 20% of tours in New Orleans by this score.

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