Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins in New Orleans, United States
New Orleans, United States

Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins

Outty Ranking 81 4.8 · 1,350 traveler reviews1.2 hoursFrom $32
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Outty Ranking

81/100

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Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 1,350 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins worth booking?

Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins is a 1.2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $32 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 1,350 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
81 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (1,350)
Duration
1.2 hours
From
$32 per person

You will hear the personal stories of four generations of a Louisiana Creole family, including personal, authentic stories of the enslaved people that lived and labored on Laura Plantation. You will get to visit the 1805 “Maison Principale”, the gardens, and the original 1840s slave cabins where the Louisiana stories of Compair Lapin were recorded. These intimate stories about four generations of free and enslaved members of the Creole families who lived here were gleaned from handwritten memoirs as well as archival documents from the United States and France. Each story told is a documented, personal account of the men, women and children who spent their lives on this sugar plantation

What you get

    About this experience

    You will hear the personal stories of four generations of a Louisiana Creole family, including personal, authentic stories of the enslaved people that lived and labored on Laura Plantation. You will get to visit the 1805 “Maison Principale”, the gardens, and the original 1840s slave cabins where the Louisiana stories of Compair Lapin were recorded. These intimate stories about four generations of free and enslaved members of the Creole families who lived here were gleaned from handwritten memoirs as well as archival documents from the United States and France. Each story told is a documented, personal account of the men, women and children who spent their lives on this sugar plantation

    What's included

    Included

    • Local guide

    Not included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Snacks
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site

      Take a guided tour offered daily in English and French. Your tour includes the Maison Principale, gardens, and original 1840s slave cabins. Hear stories of four generations of one Louisiana Creole family, free and enslaved.

      70 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New Orleans

    YOU must drive yourself to the plantation. Ticket does not include transportation to/from the plantation. Do not take taxis, Uber or Lyft. If you take one of these services you will not find one to take you back to city. Plantation is located in a rural area.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    YOU must drive yourself to the plantation. Ticket does not include transportation to/from the plantation. Do not take taxis, Uber or Lyft. If you take one of these services you will not find one to take you back to city. Plantation is located in a rural area.

    Options you can book

    • Visite Guidée en Français

      Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Tour the main house and cabins

    • Full Site Guided Tour

      Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Tour the main house and cabins

    • Specialty Tour: Union Soldiers

      Black Union Soldiers Tour: This tour is focused on the 9 enslaved men who escaped the plantation during the Civil War to fight in the Union armed forces Duration: 50 minutes Does NOT tour the main house

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 28 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Laura Plantation

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Good walking shoes suggested
    • A portion of the tour takes place outdoors
    • Only the ground floor of the main house is ADA accessible
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

    Photos

    Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins in New Orleans, photo 2Start of Tour - Laura Plantation's Maison Principale, Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins in New OrleansTour of 1840s slave cabins, Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins in New OrleansGuided Tour - Laura Plantation, Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins in New OrleansLaura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins in New Orleans, photo 6Tour in front of slave cabins, Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins in New Orleans

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,345 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Traveler reviews

    1,345 verified traveler reviews for Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    1,199
    4 star
    85
    3 star
    29
    2 star
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    LaurelMaySongirl · October 2026

    Factual, not sugar-coated. Great value!

    What a wonderful experience! Mark was so informative with all of the specifics. Highly recommend to everyone.

    via Tripadvisor

    Lovegirl99 · September 2026

    Not what I expected

    Tour guide Laura was kind of rushing. Have detailed info about the Creole family but no fascinating facts about the slaves. I had to constantly ask which artifact original. She explained nothing about what certain historical pieces until I asked about them. Do I recommend? If you have nothing else to do.

    Response from the operator: Thank for you for taking the time to leave this feedback. We regret that you did not find the tour as moderately paced & comprehensive as expected. For the sake of clarity, our interpretative narrative does not include discussion of the furniture or objects. Our focus has always been on the stories of the people who lived and laboured on the plantation.

    via Tripadvisor

    R6110CQmaryr · September 2026

    Incredible story

    Such an incredible yet sad story of how the Creole, French and Americans lived and survived on a sugar plantation. Dated back to the 1700’s - 1800’s. We travelled with Fantasy RV Tours.

    via Tripadvisor

    sherib580 · September 2026

    Great guide - interesting plantation

    Miriam was our guide and she was excellent. We learned a lot during this tour. The various stories were very interesting.

    via Tripadvisor

    Angus4ever · September 2026

    A necessary experience

    Just perfect. Our guide was very knowledgable and able to answer all questions

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    1.2 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    472
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Why this scores 81

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)86
    Review evidence (18% weight)84
    Booking momentum (14% weight)82
    Value for money (12% weight)60
    Listing quality (10% weight)82
    Local standing (8% weight)63
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.

    How much does Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins cost?

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    Prices start at $32 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins take?

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    Plan for about 1.2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.

    Is Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 1,350 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins?

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    Around 472 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 1.2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in New Orleans?

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    New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour, New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit New Orleans?

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    February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in New Orleans?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins?

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    Included: Local guide. Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Snacks; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins?

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    YOU must drive yourself to the plantation. Ticket does not include transportation to/from the plantation. Do not take taxis, Uber or Lyft. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins offered in?

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    It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Only the ground floor of the main house is ADA accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins?

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    Across 1,350 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, value for money. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including Visite Guidée en Français, Full Site Guided Tour, Specialty Tour: Union Soldiers. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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