Whitney Plantation Tour

Whitney Plantation Tour

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Whitney Plantation Tour

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A personal look into the lives of owners and slaves in Antebellum Louisiana

In 2014, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on the people who were enslaved in Antebellum Louisiana

Free Cancellation Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure
5h25min Duration of experience
Tour Guide / Driver Type of tour leader

Experience

The Whitney Plantation educates visitors about the history and legacies of slavery in the United States. Visitors to the museum will learn about the history of slavery through exhibits, an hour and 15-minute tour, and conversations with staff. The Whitney Plantation is the only former plantation site in Louisiana with an exclusive focus on slavery.

  • Entrance Fees
  • Round-trip Transportation from the French Quarter

  • Driver/Guide Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off

Note: Due to the home's historic nature, when open, access to the second floor is by stairs only. Walking the grounds is an integral part of this experience. Your coach will transport you to Whitney and other guests to Oak Alley. Please download the Whitney Plantation app for the self-guided tour of Whitney Plantation Museum during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes motorcoach transportation.

In 2014, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana ... See more
Highlights
The Whitney Plantation educates visitors about the history and legacies of slavery in the United States. Visitors to the museum will learn about the history of slavery through exhibits, an hour and 15-minute tour, and conversations with staff. The Whitney Plantation is the only former plantation site in Louisiana with an exclusive focus on slavery.
Includes
  • Entrance Fees
  • Round-trip Transportation from the French Quarter
Excludes
  • Driver/Guide Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
Essential Information
Note: Due to the home's historic nature, when open, access to the second floor is by stairs only. Walking the grounds is an integral part of this experience. Your coach will transport you to Whitney and other guests to Oak Alley. Please download the Whitney Plantation app for the self-guided tour of Whitney Plantation Museum during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes motorcoach transportation.
Itinerary
In 2014, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery.
Through museum exhibits, memorial artwork, restored buildings and hundreds of first-person slave narratives, visitors to Whitney will gain a unique perspective on the enslaved people who lived and worked here.

The early owners of Habitation Haydel, later known as The Whitney Plantation, became wealthy ... See more
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Customer Reviews

4.7
based on 35 verified reviews
Sep 9 2023
Very informational and touching. Respectfully done.
Deborah Peterson
Oct 18 2022
Nice trip. Great location. The only info we got from our driver was about two good restaurants in New Orleans.
Pavel Chocholous
Oct 11 2022
Once in a lifetime experience and phenomenal tour guide
a Gray Line customer
Jul 6 2022
Alton was a great guide and he was very kind to stop and pick up two stragglers that were late.
Amani Newton
Jun 30 2022
La route était agréable et commentée. La visite de la plantation était très instructive et touchante. Superbe excursion!
Melanie Beauchesne
Apr 22 2022
Very good driver who also was well-informed and polite.
a Gray Line customer