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New Orleans: Laura Plantation Tour with Transportation

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Discover the rich history of Laura Plantation on a guided tour. Enjoy hotel pickup and explore the 200-year-old sugar plantation and its gardens.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    6.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Guided tour of Laura Plantation
    • Entry to plantation and gardens
    • Meals and beverages
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the rich history of a 200-year-old sugar plantation
  • Explore 12 historic buildings, including the 1829 Maison de Reprise
  • Walk through three beautiful gardens and the 1840s slave quarters
  • Hear fascinating stories of the Creole women who ran the plantation
  • Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from New Orleans

Description

Embark on a journey through time with a guided tour of the historic Laura Plantation, located just outside New Orleans. Learn about the Creole women who ran the plantation for more than 60 years.

Upon arrival, a knowledgeable plantation guide will lead you through the 200-year-oldBegin your day with a convenient hotel pickup. Enjoy a scenic, 70-mile ride to the plantation.

Once you've arrive, be greeted by the grandeur of the 200-year-old sugar plantation homestead. On a guided tour, walk through the Laura Plantation House, and learn about its history and hear stories of its inhabitants.

Later, stroll through three beautiful gardens: Jardin Français, the kitchen potager, and the Banana Land grove. Explore 12 buildings on the National Register, including animal barns, overseers’ cottages, and the 1829 Maison de Reprise.

Next, visit the 1840s slave quarters, and hear poignant stories about the lives of the enslaved people who lived and worked on the plantation.

Learn about the plantation's connection to the famous "Br'er Rabbit" stories, which were written here. Later, hear about the plantation house's near-destruction from a 2003 fire and the meticulous reconstruction efforts that used materials from antique homes.

After the guided tour, take time to explore the grounds at your leisure, take photos, and visit the gift shop. As an added bonus, get a glimpse of the front of Oak Alley Plantation during your trip.

After a day of history and adventure, enjoy a relaxing ride back to your hotel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    6-12 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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