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New Orleans: Whitney Plantation Half-Day Tour (Guided Tour)

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Explore a national historic landmark with a guide. Hear the history and legacy of slavery in the United States.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    5.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Pickup and drop-off
    • Entrance to the big house
    • Walk under alley of oak trees
    • Food and drinks
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Let your driver/guide give you a mini tour explaining New Orleans culture
  • Enjoy leather seating in a luxury, climate-controlled van
  • Sip on complimentary bottled water and use USB charge ports aboard
  • Take a small-group conversational tour
  • Take photos of both a Creole and an American plantation

Description

Get a full-scope tour of a typical southern United States plantation from the 18th century. Learn how the plantation made money, and walk under the iconic oak trees on the property.

Learn about the Habitation Heidel, or the Heidel Plantation, now called Whitney Plantation, which has undergone many changes in its 250-year history.

First, your guide will explain Ambroise Heidel, a German immigrant from the Rhineland area, who purchased this property in 1752 and established a small indigo plantation. During these early years, Ambroise Heidel owned approximately 20 enslaved Africans whose expertise in indigo production he relied upon for successful crops.

You’ll then learn that in 18th-century Louisiana, many captive Africans who were sold into slavery had originated in areas of West Africa known for rice and indigo production, two major cash crops in the early colony.

Hear how the development of sugar production in Southeast Louisiana after 1795 brought significant changes to the way of life for free and enslaved people. You’ll then have time to explore the grounds before concluding the tour.

Good to know before you go
  • We’ll pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, which is conveniently located within a 2-mile radius of the French Quarter. If you’re staying outside that area, no worries! We’ll meet you in front of Jackson Square (701 Decatur St.). After a 1-hour drive, we’ll take you to the Whitney Plantation, where you’ll have about 2 hours to explore this beautiful national historic landmark. Feel free to wander around the historic grounds during your visit. After your time at the Whitney Plantation, we’ll head up the road for another 9 miles to show you the rest of the plantation. We’ll also give you about 30-40 minutes at the Oak Alley Plantation Cafe to grab a quick snack before we head back to the city. We’ll leave the area around 1 p.m. and arrive back in New Orleans between 2:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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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?
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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
    5-12 years
  • Infants
    0-4 years
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