New Orleans Whitney Plantation Audio Tour 6.5 hr
Explore the Whitney Plantation with an audio-guided tour from New Orleans, delving into the history and legacy of Louisiana's sugar plantations.
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Important Information
- • Wheelchair users
- • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- • Please observe silence during the transfer or travel time as a respect to your co travelers.
Embark on a moving journey through history at the Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana dedicated to the lives of enslaved people. Located about 70 miles from the French Quarter, this audio-guided tour offers an immersive exploration of Louisiana's sugar plantation history. Begin with a convenient pickup from your New Orleans hotel. As you travel to the plantation, reflect on the significance of the visit ahead. Upon arrival, receive an audio headset for a self-guided tour. Visit the slave cabins to gain insights into the daily lives and hardships of the enslaved. Explore the Freedmen’s Church, a powerful symbol of hope. Continue to the detached kitchen and outbuildings to learn about the plantation’s operations. Visit the 1790 owner’s house, contrasting the living conditions of the enslaved. Conclude by paying respects at the memorial dedicated to the enslaved, a poignant reminder of the lives lost and the legacy of slavery. After the tour, enjoy time at the gift shop before returning to your hotel.
Pros
- Reflect on profound historical narratives
- Visit the symbolic Freedmen’s Church
- Learn about the lives of the enslaved
- Explore the 1790 owner's house
- Pay respects at the memorial
- Experience an immersive audio tour
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Audio guide
- Entry ticket to Whitney Plantation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Excludes
- Meals and beverages
- Lunch
Tour Highlights
- • Reflect on profound historical narratives
- • Visit the symbolic Freedmen’s Church
- • Learn about the lives of the enslaved
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