Whether you’re nervous of getting lost in New Orleans or prefer to skip the self-drive hassles, take it easy with your own personal driver/guide on this door-to-door trip to two historic plantations. First, visit Destrehan Plantation, established way back in 1787; next, tour 19th-century Houmas House, with 38 acres (15 hectares) of gardens. Travel in a comfortable SUV with space for up to five.
- Discover Louisiana’s dark history at Destrehan Plantation and Houmas House
- Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip private transfers from New Orleans
- Get personalized insights and travel tips from your private driver/guide
- Beat the humidity in a comfortable air-conditioned SUV
What To Expect
Destrehan Plantation
Tour picks up at 8:45am from your New Orleans area hotel or preferred departure point. You will tour Destrehan Plantation at 9:30 am for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Destrehan plantation was established in 1787 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It remains the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. At 11:15am, you’ll depart Destrehan Plantation and stop for lunch at Cajun Village Restaurant in Darrow, LA. Lunch is not included in the cost of the tour.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Houmas House and Gardens
After lunch, you’ll head to Houmas House and arrive at approximately 2:30pm. The Houmas House tour is 1 hour and 15 minutes in length. Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, allows visitors to experience the life of a wealthy Sugar Baron in the 1800s. Tour the historic Louisiana Plantation and explore 38 acres of lush gardens, or relax with a refreshing mint julep and enjoy the breeze off the nearby Mississippi River. You will return to your departure point at approximately 5:15pm. All entrance fees are included in this tour.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Casual clothing recommended
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination
Please note, departure times and locations may vary slightly
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Max group – 5
