New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch
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New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch is a 8-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $259 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 141 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (141)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $259 per person
Experience a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South on this small-group van tour. Pass by 4 Plantations and enjoy in-depth guided tours of 3 Louisiana plantations, including an elegant lunch at Houmas House on t
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About this experience
Experience a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South on this small-group van tour. Pass by 4 Plantations and enjoy in-depth guided tours of 3 Louisiana plantations, including an elegant lunch at Houmas House on the famous Mississippi River Road! Enjoy a narrated scenic drive out of New Orleans, along the shores of Lake Ponchartrain, and through sugar cane fields to get to the historic Old Mississippi River Road.
What's included
Included
- Guided tour of Houmas House plantation
- Guided admission to 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit at Destrehan
- Transport by air-conditioned 14-passenger van
- Guided tour of Destrehan plantation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, with exact pick up time provided
- Admission fee and self-guided audio tour to Whitney Plantation & Museum of Slavery
- Unlimited gourmet buffet lunch with gratuity (vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options)
Not included
- Beer, wine and cocktail drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities for guide
What you'll see and do
Destrehan Plantation
Travel to the historic Destrehan Plantation on Louisiana's Old River Road. During your guided tour of Destrehan Plantation, your historical interpreter will bring to life the stories of generations who lived on and worked on this land. You’ll hear tales of the lives of both owners and slaves. Access to The Jefferson Room – featuring an authentic document signed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Learn about the little known 1811 German Coast Slave Revolt. See the Rost Home, a Freeman Colony exhibit, both located in the Miller-Haydel Museum on Destrehan's grounds.
90 minutes here · Admission included
We pause in front of Evergreen Plantation, see the most intact plantation complex in the South with 37 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including 22 slave cabins in their original double-row configuration under a truly spectacular alley of centuries old oak trees. It is a privately owned, working sugar cane plantation. More than 400 individuals were enslaved at Evergreen Plantation over the course of 150 years. Many were exceptionally skilled, working as long sawyers, coopers, carpenters, blacksmiths, engineers, seamstresses, and domestics. Some could trace their ancestry back multiple generations to the first slaves brought to the plantation. This diverse community was made up of Africans, the enslaved from the American South, and Creoles of Louisiana.
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Whitney Plantation
On your self-guided audio walking tour, at your own pace, you will see slave cabins, a freedmen’s church, detached kitchen and a 1790s owner’s house. Learn about the harsh realities & raw historical facts of slavery in pre-Civil War Louisiana. Witness the dark side of American history. Hear narratives and see 14 memorials honoring people enslaved on the grounds of a historical sugar, rice and indigo plantation established in 1752. Visit Whitney Plantation's Museum of Slavery, learn about the lives of people held in bondage for over 100 years.
120 minutes here · Admission included
St. Joseph & Felicity Plantation
St. Joseph Plantation, built in the 1830’s is one of the few fully intact sugar plantations in the River Parishes. In addition to the Manor Home, this historic site features many outbuildings: original slave cabins, a detached kitchen, blacksmith’s shop, schoolhouse, and chicken coop. Felicity is a sister plantation to St. Joseph. Built in 1845 on one thousand acres of premium farmland, it was a dowry gift from “Valcour” Aime to one of his daughters, Félicité. She married Alexandre Fortier and they had fourteen children.
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Oak Alley Plantation
View from the River Road the iconic alley of 28 centuries old Oaks and the 1830 Greek Revival Mansion
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Houmas House and Gardens
A short ride up on the famed River Road through sugar cane fields and over the Sunshine Bridge brings you to Houmas House Plantation. Enjoy a gourmet lunch (included) in the grand dining hall at Houmas House Plantation. The Buffet Lunch Menu: * Chicken and Andouille Gumbo * Caesar Salad (GF) * Cornmeal Fried Catfish * Chili Glazed Roasted Chicken (GF) * Crawfish Étouffée * Red Beans, Sausage and Rice (GF) * Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta * Roasted Vegetables (GF) * White Chocolate Bread Pudding * Non-alcoholic Drinks & Coffee (included) After lunch, visit this Sugar Palace. Your tour guide, in antebellum dress, will lead you into 16 rooms filled with period antiques and Louisiana artwork. Upon completion in 1840, Houmas House was the crown jewel of Louisiana's River Road. Its stunning columned Greek revival exterior is topped by a belvédère that surveys the sweeping bend in the Mississippi river. Stroll the shaded grounds and spectacular gardens before exploring the gift shop.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 13 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tours by Isabelle
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations
- Child rate applies to all children and infants
- Gluten-free and Vegetarian lunch options available
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 141 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
141 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great time on the three plantation tour!
This is a great tour! Our tour guide, Giselle with Tours by Isabelle, was oustanding. Lots of history and local information during the drive and at the plantations. Visited three plantations, each one was different so we got a wide range of experiences on one tour. The time at each plantations was good; not too long and not too short. The included lunch at Houmas House was very good. Very enjoyable day, I would recommend this tour.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this detailed and happy review, Lon. SO happy you enjoyed our all day Plantation tour. I am sharing it with Gisele. Cordially, Isabelle C.
via Viator
N/A
We had a great time, learned new things. Lunch was delicious.
via Tripadvisor
Plantation exploration!
Informative tour with our guide Gisele. Origins of Louisiana, and state history was shared in clean, air conditioned van while being transported to multiple sites. Plantation specific information, construction, crops, tools, families were all shared by knowledgeable guides. And the food served for lunch, delicious!
via Tripadvisor
Triple Delight
Our lunch was a lovely meal with salad, pasta, gumbo, rice and beans, fried fresh catfish and fresh vegetables—- with warm bread pudding with bourbon sauce. Yummy.
Response from the operator: I am so glad you enjoyed our nice Buffet Cajun lunch at Houmas House Plantation ! Thank you Isabelle C.
via Viator
Wife’s Birthday Gift
Fantastic experience! What a beautiful property and grounds! Lunch was amazing! Learned a lot about New Orleans.
Response from the operator: Well, we are so glad you loved it and I will forward your review to the owner at Houmas House Plantation! Please come back on your next birthday Isabelle C.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 49
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
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New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $259 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 New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch take?
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Plan for about 8 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 New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 141 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 New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch?
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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 New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch?
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Around 49 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch 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 Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat 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.
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