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Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

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New Orleans, US
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Experience the captivating history of the Whitney Plantation on this immersive tour from New Orleans. Journey back in time as you explore the 18th-century plantation museum, the only one of its kind in Louisiana. Step into restored buildings, view powerful memorial artwork, and learn about the lives of slaves through first-person narratives. With a self-guided tour, you can explore at your own pace and truly immerse yourself in this important part of American history. Take advantage of the Whitney Plantation app to enhance your experience with an informative audio tour. Travel from New Orleans to the plantation and back in just 5 hours, making it a perfect option for those short on time. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this unique and thought-provoking destination.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 5 hours 25 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Self Guided Experience & Audio Guided
  • Explore the 18th-century plantation museum
  • See memorial artwork and restored buildings
  • Learn about an important part of American history
  • Tour at your own pace with the self-guided app
  • Experience the finest surviving Spanish Creole architecture
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All fees and taxes
  • Round-trip transport from central New Orleans
  • Professional Licensed Guide
  • 2 hours to spend touring Whitney Plantation
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Introduction

Experience the rich history of the Deep South with the Whitney Plantation Tour in New Orleans. This 18th-century plantation museum offers a unique insight into the important but often overlooked narratives of American slavery. As the only plantation of its kind in Louisiana, the Whitney Plantation provides a captivating journey back in time.

What to expect?

During this 5-hour self-guided tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore the museum exhibits, view memorial artwork, and discover restored buildings. Immerse yourself in the authentic experiences of former slaves through first-person narratives, recorded for historical accuracy. Download the Whitney Plantation app on your mobile device for an enhanced audio tour as you walk through this significant piece of American history.

Who is this for?

The Whitney Plantation Tour appeals to history enthusiasts, culture seekers, and those with a keen interest in understanding America's complex past. It is a must-visit for individuals who appreciate delving into the lesser-known stories of slavery and want to educate themselves about this important period. This tour is suitable for a broad audience, as it invites visitors to reflect on the past and gain a deeper understanding of the struggles and resilience of enslaved individuals.

Why book this?

By choosing the Whitney Plantation Tour, you are not merely visiting a historic site. You are taking a meaningful journey enriched with thought-provoking exhibits and informative narratives. This tour offers a rare opportunity to confront the realities of slavery and gain a deeper appreciation for the strength of the human spirit. As you explore the restored buildings and learn about the daily lives of former slaves, you'll develop a newfound understanding of the individuals who shaped American history. The Whitney Plantation Tour promises a captivating and educational experience that will leave a lasting impact.

Good to know

When planning your visit to the Whitney Plantation, make sure to download the Whitney Plantation app before arriving. This will allow you to access the self-guided tour and engage with the immersive audio content throughout your exploration. The tour duration is approximately 325 minutes, including travel time from New Orleans. The meeting point for the tour is the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, conveniently located just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Arrive at least 15 minutes before boarding to ensure a smooth and timely departure.

Reviews

Visitors who have experienced the Whitney Plantation Tour have been deeply moved by its educational and emotional impact. They praise the museum exhibits and restored buildings for offering insight and enlightenment, allowing for a profound understanding of the enslaved individuals who once lived on the plantation. Many reviewers emphasize the importance of visiting the Whitney Plantation to gain a more comprehensive understanding of American history. The powerful narratives shared through the self-guided tour and the Whitney Plantation app have left a lasting impression on those who have taken this journey.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Mississippi River

(Pass by)

Start the tour at the designated meeting point in New Orleans and journey to the historic Whitney Plantation, one of the antebellum estates located along the Mississippi River.

Lake Pontchartrain

(Pass by)

You'll cross the Bonnet Carre Spillway, a flood outlet for the river, and see a panoramic view of Lake Pontchartrain on your way to the plantation. Pass by the Evergreen, Felicity and St. Joseph plantations, where rich crops of sugar cane, cotton, and indigo from these fertile lands once traveled to various ports of trade.

Whitney Plantation

Arrive at the Whitney Plantation, which dates back more than 260 years and is now a working museum dedicated to the understanding of slavery in the American South. Visit museum exhibits and restored buildings including historical slave cabins, some of which remain from the original 22 on-site. See the Big House, which is one of the finest surviving examples of Spanish Creole architecture in Louisiana, and learn about the daily life of former slaves at Whitney as recorded by the Federal Writers' Project. Tour at your own pace, and if you choose, download the Whitney Plantation app for the self-guided tour of the plantation. At the end of your experience, you're returned to central New Orleans.

Admission Included

Reviews

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4.5 (989)

mikeab

Great trip, driver was punctual, informative and polite. Plantation focus on enslaved experiences was informative and well done. Highly recommend.

Fefy1

The grayline bus driver(5/18 10am) was very professional and knowledgeable and handled the bus expertly through narrowed roads. The Whitney plantation tour was very sobering. The focus of the plantation was superb as it accounted the devastating and demoralizing experiences of an enslaved culture due to ignorance, greed and bigotry. Often these types of tours focus on the beauty of the main house and plantation owners lineage as opposed to the demoralizing, humiliating and displacement of slaves, and the rippling effects that still impact generations today. My adult daughters were very moved by the tour. They are 4 to 5 generations removed from the presence of slavery so it is often difficult for them to understand what truly occurred.

Stephen_T

The tour was thoughtfully put together and enlightening. We had a wonderful bus driver. I highly recommend this tour!

Nila_B

The Whitney Plantation tour was great. Our tour guide was very informative and provided us with wonderful historic information during the entire ride (there and back). The plantation itself took us back to a painful time in American history. This tour was well worth the money. There were two people on our bus who were supposed to have taken the tour the day before. This left our bus extremely crowded. My party of six was the last to get on the bus, so we were hard pressed to find seats. In my opinion, the two people who were not supposed to be on the tour should not have been allowed on the bus until everyone who had paid for the tour was seated. This was the only drawback to the tour.

David_B

An evocative visit to an in depth and well presented history of both one plantation and really all of Louisiana's history of slavery. Really amazing and worth the trip!

Richard_K

We were promised a professional, licensed tour guide on the bus and at the Whitney Plantation. There was no tour guide at all. The bus windows had lost their seal and were totally fogged up. You could not see out of them. Do not take this tour. Do not waste your money!!!!

mtrs0613

While we thoroughly appreciated the experience at the Whitney Plantation, the tour itself left much to be desired. 1. This tour was combined with a separate tour group who went to another plantation, adding at least an hour to our time in the bus. The description said we would have 3 hours at the Whitney, but we had only two. It was just about the right amount of time, but we felt rushed in the end. 2. We were clearly advised that food was not included, but we naively expected food to be available for purchase at the plantation. Sadly, there was none and we were quite hungry. Plan on bringing a lunch (but not having time to eat it there). 3. The bus was very loud, between the engine, the A/C and the rattling windows, and the seats were very uncomfortable. 4. We were given self-guided audio tour devices which had to be held up to your ear as the audio of headphones provided was poor. One positive note, our bus driver was excellent, charming and very interesting, despite her disclaimer that she is not a tour guide! Highly recommend getting a tour with an actual tour guide on a comfortable bus that doesn’t make stops at other places, and bringing some food along.

Emily_S

An incredible museum - a must see. I was worried 2 hours at the museum wouldn’t be enough, but it was.

Tracy_K

Excellent! We did the self-guided tour. It was so nice that they had hand-held devices that talked about each section. Very interesting, educational and respectful.

RODNEY_M

The bus driver Alton was awesome. Very knowledgeable and funny. The Plantation audio was really descriptive and organized.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-21 16:26
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