New Orleans Whitney Plantation and Soul City Tour
Explore New Orleans' rich history with the Whitney Plantation and Soul City Tour, delving into the stories of enslaved people and the cultural roots of jazz and Creole identity.
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Important Information
- • Service animals allowed
- • Public transportation options are available nearby
- • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- • Pickups begin at 8:00 AM. Be ready at your location at this time. Drivers make multiple stops, and there is a 30-minute grace period for pickups
Embark on a profound journey through New Orleans with the Whitney Plantation and Soul City Tour. Start at the Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana dedicated to the enslaved people's stories. Walk through preserved cabins and memorials, listening to firsthand narratives via a self-guided audio tour. After a reflective lunch break, dive into the Soul of New Orleans city tour. Discover how enslaved Africans shaped the city's architecture, music, and culture, laying the groundwork for jazz and Creole identity. Explore iconic sites like Congo Square and Tremé, understanding the resilience and creativity that birthed a cultural revolution. This tour connects the past to the present, offering a powerful, immersive experience that celebrates Black history from the fields of suffering to the vibrant streets of New Orleans.
Pros
- Explore Whitney Plantation's history
- Discover New Orleans' cultural roots
- Experience a self-guided audio tour
- Learn about urban and plantation slavery
- Visit Congo Square and Tremé
- Understand the origins of jazz
Includes
- Buffet Food (If option is selected)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide
- River road bus tour
- Entry Tickets to Whitney Plantation tour
- Studio B
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Headsets for self-guided tour
- Scenes from movies
- Birthplace of Jazz
- Antebellum Guest House
- Musicians Village
- The Oldest African-American Neighborhood
- Hurricane Katrina aftermath
Excludes
- Restroom on board
Tour Highlights
- • Explore Whitney Plantation's history
- • Discover New Orleans' cultural roots
- • Experience a self-guided audio tour
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