Whitney Plantation Visit with Round-Trip Transport from New Orleans
by Legendary Tours
Overview
This half-day bus tour focuses on the history of slavery at the Whitney Plantation, located on the grounds originally known as Habitation Haydel. The tour begins with pickup in New Orleans by a luxury vehicle. The driver will call ahead before arrival and greet guests upon boarding. During the drive to the plantation, passengers will hear commentary on local history accompanied by various styles of New Orleans jazz music. Upon arrival, the driver assists with check-in and provides details about the self-guided tour, including where to meet after completion and suggestions for further exploration. The self-guided visit lasts about one hour and fifteen minutes, allowing time to tour the museum exhibits and use the restroom. After the tour, the group returns to New Orleans by the same vehicle. This tour departs twice daily, at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., with total duration including travel of about five hours. Admission to the plantation and round-trip transportation are included in the price.
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Itinerary
Whitney Plantation
Situated on the original Habitation Haydel estate, the Whitney Plantation opened in 2014 as Louisiana's only museum focused on slavery. It tells the intertwined history of the Haydel family, German immigrants, and the slaves they held. The plantation has a 262-year history and features museum exhibits, memorial artwork, restored buildings, and hundreds of first-person slave narratives to provide insight into the lives of enslaved people in Louisiana.
120 min
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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