
St. Joseph Plantation Tour
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September 2026
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4.5/5
Based on 37 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is St. Joseph Plantation Tour worth booking?
St. Joseph Plantation Tour is a 1-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $24 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 37 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (37)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $24 per person
St. Joseph Plantation 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 for guests to explore. These include original hom
What you get
About this experience
St. Joseph Plantation 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 for guests to explore. These include original homes of enslaved people, a detached kitchen, blacksmith’s shop, school house, and chicken coop. Several buildings have been moved to their present day location from other parts of the property, but most remain where they were built. The initial structure of the St. Joseph House was built by the 1830’s and expanded by the 1850’s. The expansion was funded by dowry money that was given to Josephine Aime Ferry by her father, Francois Gabriel “Valcour” Aime. In 1877, Joseph Waguespack purchased the plantation and named it after his patron saint. Later, one of his grandsons purchased Felicity Plantation. In 1901, his grandchildren formed the St. Joseph Planting and Manufacturing Co., LTD. and merged the two plantations.
What's included
Included
- English guide
What you'll see and do
St. Joseph & Felicity Plantation
Experience rich history & many exhibits sure to give you a glimpse into life on a sugar plantation. St. Joseph is an authentic working Sugarcane Farm. Our family invites you in for a relaxed, intimate visit to tour our ancestral home (purchased post Civil War), and grounds.
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
St. Joseph & Felicity Plantation
3421 Highway 18, Vacherie, Louisiana, 70090-7073, United States
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
St. Joseph & Felicity Plantation · 3421 Highway 18, Vacherie, Louisiana, 70090-7073, United States
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- St. Joseph Plantation
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 37 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
37 verified traveler reviews for St. Joseph Plantation Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
great experience
It is really worthy a visit. Our guide Richard was really helpful and gave us so much information about the history of the house and the people who inhabited it in the past. Strongly recommend it.
via Tripadvisor
Robert was very...
Robert was very informative. It is a beautiful property. Really enjoyed the short film in the beginning to explain the sugar production process. Would liked to have seen the slave quarters too
via Viator
Great experience and wonderful guide!
House was beautiful and excellently kept! Mike O. was our tour guide and he was awesome, stayed after the tour to take to us about things we had questions about!
via Tripadvisor
LOVE LOVE LOVE GUIDES Robert (St Josephs) and Mike (Felicity)!!
My sisters and I went to both the St. Josephs and Felicity tours and had a wonderful time! Both guides Robert (St Josephs) and Mike (Felicity) were absolutely great! They were very thorough in the knowledge of both houses, friendly and patient with our questions. We have been on many plantation tours and this by far was the best we have done! If you are interested in the history of the southern plantations, then you have to go to St Josephs Plantation. You will enjoy it and learn a lot.
via Viator
Worth a Visit
I visited St. Joseph Plantation with my husband, and we both enjoyed it. Mike O. did a great job as our guide. I deducted a star because I did not like this particular house as much as some of the other plantations I have visited. It is designed in the Creole style, which is somewhat different than what most people think of when they picture a plantation. It's just not my favorite type of architecture. But it is in Louisiana, so it's not a huge surprise. I would visit again and I'm glad I went. More than anything, I'm glad this house has survived for so long and we can learn from its history.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 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
- 13
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 60
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
St. Joseph Plantation Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does St. Joseph Plantation Tour cost?
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Prices start at $24 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 St. Joseph Plantation Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour 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 St. Joseph Plantation Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 37 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule St. Joseph Plantation Tour?
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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 St. Joseph Plantation Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book St. Joseph Plantation Tour?
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Around 13 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does St. Joseph Plantation Tour 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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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