1811 Slave Revolt Tour at Destrehan Plantation
Overview
Step into one of the most powerful and haunting chapters of Louisiana history with our immersive 1811 Slave Revolt Experience at Destrehan Plantation. Journey back to the night when hundreds of enslaved men and women risked everything in pursuit of freedom during the largest slave uprising in U.S. history. Walk the grounds where rebellion once echoed through the cane fields, and hear the true stories of courage, resistance, fear, and survival that forever changed the region. Through dramatic storytelling & deeply researched historical accounts, guests will uncover the hidden realities of plantation life and the brave individuals who stood against unimaginable oppression in 1811 Louisiana. Hear chilling narratives, designed to educate, move, and leave a lasting impression. Perfect for history lovers seeking something beyond the ordinary New Orleans experience. Walk the grounds where rebellion rose. Book your unforgettable journey into the shadows of 1811 at Destrehan Plantation today.
What's Included
- Lunch Our Indigo Cafe is now open selling and serving sandwiches & wraps, pastries, beverages, Blue Bell ice cream, Sundaes, BARQ's root bear floats, and more.
- Gift Shop
- Folk-Life Demonstration
- Guided Tour by Costumed Guides
Meeting Location
13034 River Road
Destrehan, LA 70047, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Destrehan Plantation
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Activity code: C-115274P4
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT).
- Lunch. Our Indigo Cafe is now open selling and serving sandwiches & wraps, pastries, beverages, Blue Bell ice cream, Sundaes, BARQ's root bear floats, and more.
- Gift Shop.
- Folk-Life Demonstration.
- Guided Tour by Costumed Guides.
The minimum age to participate is 7. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 1811 Slave Revolt Tour at Destrehan Plantation is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 1811 Slave Revolt Tour at Destrehan Plantation will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New Orleans. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchOur Indigo Cafe is now open selling and serving sandwiches & wraps, pastries, beverages, Blue Bell ice cream, Sundaes, BARQ's root bear floats, and more.
- Gift Shop
- Folk-Life Demonstration
- Guided Tour by Costumed Guides
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
