Destrehan Plantation Tour

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New Orleans, USA

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Overview

Located just 25 minutes from New Orleans and 10 minutes away from the New Orleans International Airport, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented plantation home in the Lower Mississippi Valley. It is also the only plantation accessible by rideshare or taxi. Our tours are rich in political, social and economic history. After the tour, guests can view a folk-life demonstration, visit our 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit, explore the grounds, picnic under a live oak tree draped in Spanish Moss and shop in our Plantation Store for unique hand-made items by local craft artisans. We are handicap accessible and kid friendly!

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

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    River Road
    Destrehan, LA 70047, USA

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    What To Expect

    Destrehan Plantation

    Our costumed historical interpreters will enlighten you with stories of those who lived on the plantation free and enslaved. After guests can view a folk-life demonstration and self-explore our grounds and dependency buildings, which include a slave cabin with an enslaved registry, an overseer's cabin showcasing our 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit, an outdoor kitchen, a washroom, a trapper's cabin and our Legacy Room displaying original documents and artifacts from the family members.
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    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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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Destrehan Plantation Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-115274P1

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    • 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

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    • 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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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
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