New Orleans Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation
Explore the Whitney Plantation from New Orleans, the only museum dedicated to slavery history, with optional swamp tour upgrade.
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Important Information
- • Wheelchair accessible with limitations
- • Infants can ride in a stroller or on lap
- • Check-in 15 minutes prior to start time
- • Self-guided tour with app download required
Discover the rich history of the Whitney Plantation on this immersive tour from New Orleans. As the only plantation museum in Louisiana dedicated to the history of slavery, the Whitney Plantation offers a unique, self-guided experience through its museum exhibits, memorial artwork, and restored buildings. Learn from first-person slave narratives and explore the historic outbuildings and the Big House, a prime example of Spanish Creole architecture. Travel past other iconic plantations like Laura and Oak Alley, and consider upgrading your adventure with a 90-minute swamp tour. Book now to step back in time and gain a deeper understanding of this significant part of American history.
Pros
- Explore the Whitney Plantation
- Learn from first-person slave narratives
- Admire restored buildings and artwork
- Travel past historic Louisiana plantations
- Upgrade to include a swamp tour
Includes
- Round-trip transportation from New Orleans
- Audio tour via Whitney Plantation app
- Access to museum exhibits and memorial artwork
- View historic outbuildings and the Big House
- 90-minute pontoon swamp tour (if chosen)
Excludes
- Food and drinks available for purchase
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
FAQ
- • What Is the Duration of the Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 5 hours, including travel time.
- • Is the Tour Wheelchair Accessible?
Yes, but with some limitations on the plantation grounds.
- • Can I Upgrade to Include a Swamp Tour?
Yes, a 90-minute swamp tour upgrade is available.
- • Where Does the Tour Depart From?
The tour departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office in New Orleans.
- • What Should I Bring?
Bring a mobile device for the audio tour and any personal necessities.
Tour Highlights
- • Explore the Whitney Plantation
- • Learn from first-person slave narratives
- • Admire restored buildings and artwork
You'll be redirected to the tour operator's website to complete your booking.
