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Houmas House Estate and Gardens Guided Tour near New Orleans
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Houmas House Estate and Gardens Guided Tour near New Orleans

by Houmas House Plantation and Gardens

1 hour
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1 hour
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$68.99$76.66Save 10%
2 adults × $34.50
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This guided tour covers the Houmas House Estate and Gardens, located a short drive from New Orleans, Louisiana. Visitors spend about one to three hours exploring the grand antebellum mansion with a local guide dressed in period costume. The guide uses artifacts, antiques, and artwork to explain the 250-year history of the estate as a former sugarcane plantation. Guests can walk through 38 acres of gardens independently before or after the mansion tour. On-site dining options include The Carriage House Restaurant, which serves Louisiana cuisine, and the Dixie Café, offering a casual menu. Admission includes local taxes and the guided mansion tour. Food and transportation are not included.

Highlights

Guided tour of a 250-year-old antebellum mansion
Explore 38 acres of gardens at your own pace
Local guide in period costume shares estate history
On-site Southern dining options available for purchase
About 1 to 3 hours duration including mansion and gardens

What's included

Tour led by a local guide
Guided visit to Houmas House Estate and Gardens
Applicable local taxes included

What's not included

Gratuities
Food and drink available for purchase
Transportation to and from the estate

Itinerary

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Houmas House and Gardens

The mansion tour provides full access to the Houmas House estate with guides in period costume sharing the 250-year history of the former sugarcane plantation. They explain the story using artifacts, antiques, and artwork. Guests can explore 38 acres of self-guided gardens included with the mansion ticket. On-site restaurants offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner at additional cost. Visitors should allow two to three hours to see the house and gardens.

180 min

Meeting point

The Houmas House gift shop is the main entrance. Upon entering, guests can redeem their voucher or purchase tickets. The gift shop attendant will direct all guests to the starting point for the guided mansion tour. Please allow at least 20 minutes to get to starting point of guided tour.

End point

The guided tour starts in the front of the mansion and ends in the rear of the mansion.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Suitable for all fitness levels
Houmas House is fully accessible for guests with disabilities. The grounds have paved paths suitable for wheelchairs, and golf cart service is available on request. An elevator is installed in the mansion for guests unable to use stairs.
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