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New Orleans Whitney Plantation Museum Tour

Explore the Whitney Plantation Museum from New Orleans, dedicated to the lives of the enslaved, with a self-guided tour offering deep insights into America's past.

New Orleans
5 hrs
4.31Rating:
Last updated: December 2, 2025

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Platform Scores

Viator logo
4.68
65 reviews
GYG logo
4.76
54 reviews

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pickups begin at 8:00 AM with a 30-minute grace period
  • Wear comfortable clothes

Embark on a profound journey from New Orleans to the Whitney Plantation Museum, the only plantation in Louisiana dedicated to the lives of the enslaved. Travel along the historic River Road, where the largest slave rebellion in U.S. history took place. At the Whitney Plantation, explore original slave quarters, view moving memorials, and hear stories of resilience and courage. This self-guided audio tour offers deep insights into the lives of those who lived and labored there. Experience a transformative visit that fosters empathy and understanding of America's complex past. Join us to honor the resilience of those who came before us and reflect on their enduring legacy.

Pros

  • Connect the past with the present
  • Learn about life for enslaved Africans
  • Visit a plantation museum and memorial
  • Discover the largest slave rebellion
  • Travel past antebellum plantations

Includes

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission to Whitney Plantation and Museum
  • Self-guided audio tour
  • Guide
  • River road bus tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Headsets for the tour
  • Scenes from movies

Excludes

  • No drinks or food included
  • Food and drinks
$75-$79
4.31Rating:

Tour Highlights

  • Connect the past with the present
  • Learn about life for enslaved Africans
  • Visit a plantation museum and memorial
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