Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
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Is Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans worth booking?
Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans is a 5.4-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $42 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 1,447 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (1,447)
- Duration
- 5.4 hours
- From
- $42 per person
Visit the Whitney Plantation of New Orleans and step back in time as you explore the 18th-century plantation museum, the only one of its kind in Louisiana. On this 5-hour tour (including travel time from New Orleans,) yo
What you get
About this experience
Visit the Whitney Plantation of New Orleans and step back in time as you explore the 18th-century plantation museum, the only one of its kind in Louisiana. On this 5-hour tour (including travel time from New Orleans,) you’ll see museum exhibits, memorial artwork, and restored buildings. Learn about an important part of American history as recorded from first-person slave narratives. The Whitney Plantation is a self-guided audio tour experience. Please make sure to download the Whitney Plantation app on your cell phone, tablet, or iPad to listen to an audio tour. You can also upgrade your experience to include a 90-minute swamp tour.
What's included
Included
- Round-trip transport from central New Orleans
- 2 hours to spend touring Whitney Plantation
- 90-minute pontoon swamp tour (if option chosen)
- Audio Tour Via Whitney Plantation App
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see and do
Lake Pontchartrain
Start the tour at the designated meeting point in New Orleans and journey to the historic Whitney Plantation, one of the antebellum estates located along the Mississippi River. You'll cross the Bonnet Carre Spillway, a flood outlet for the river, and see a panoramic view of Lake Pontchartrain on your way to the plantation. Pass by the Evergreen, Felicity and St. Joseph plantations, where rich crops of sugar cane, cotton, and indigo from these fertile lands once traveled to various ports of trade.
Pass by without stopping
Whitney Plantation
Arrive at the Whitney Plantation, which dates back more than 260 years and is now a working museum dedicated to the understanding of slavery in the American South. Visit museum exhibits and restored buildings including historical slave cabins, some of which remain from the original 22 on-site. See the Big House, which is one of the finest surviving examples of Spanish Creole architecture in Louisiana, and learn about the daily life of former slaves at Whitney as recorded by the Federal Writers' Project. Tour at your own pace, and if you choose, download the Whitney Plantation app for the self-guided tour of the plantation. At the end of your experience, you're returned to central New Orleans.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
Departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Please arrive 15 minutes before boarding.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Please arrive 15 minutes before boarding.
Options you can book
Whitney Plantation
Language Options: Self-guided audio tour of Whitney is available in 6 languages
Whitney and Swamp Tour Upgrade
Whitney Plantation + Swamp : Self-guided Whitney Plantation audio tour (6 languages) then a 90-minute pontoon boat ride on Manchac Swamp (English only.) Duration: 8 hours: Time spent at Whitney Plantation is 2 hours. Swamp tour duration is 90 minutes. 6 language options for the plantation tour. Food and drinks for purchase: Beverage and snacks can be purchased from the open air pavillion at the swamp. Encounter plants and wildlife: Privately owned wildlife refuge. Great for pictures!
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, cmn, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gray Line New Orleans
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to start time.
- If the guest needs a wheelchair lift equipped bus, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.
- Guests visiting Whitney using a wheelchair will have access to the gift shop, restrooms, and museum. The plantation grounds are accessible; however, there are uneven gravel paths. The main house tour is not accessible to guest traveling in wheelchairs and is not required to be modified as it is a historic home; however, the first floor is accessible. Guests would be able to view the slave quarters, but would not have access to enter.
- Tour at Whitney Plantation is self-guided and available in 6 languages. Swamp tour is English only.
- This tour includes 2 hours dedicated to exploring the grounds of Whitney Plantation. The remaining time consists of travel to and from the destination.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,447 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
1,447 verified traveler reviews for Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Informative visit to Whitney Plantation
We selected Whitney plantation due to the amount of research they had conducted on the enslaved lives who had lived and worked here. Our tour guide led us through the social history and gave us an insight into life on the plantation.
via Tripadvisor
Rich in History
Rich in history and self led tour. I really enjoyed being able to move at my own pace, though a few in my group expressed they might have preferred an actual tour guide. While that aspect of the tour is personal preference, we all agreed that the staff, the bus driver, and every aspect of this experience was truly exceptional
Response from the operator: It is a pleasure to read your review and no that no matter the presentation process, everyone was pleased with the presentation and staff that share this experience with our guests.
via Viator
Excellent museum -...
Excellent museum - however two hours is NOT enough to visit this place and to fully experience. I felt rushed and in need to meet back for the bus pickup. You cannot fully experience this museum in less than 2 hours. Unfortunate, recommend getting tickets but not part of Viator package unless they change.
Response from the operator: Peter, we certainly appreciate your review. Some guests want more time and some would like less. We make a sincere effort to make this an unforgettable look into this emotional past.
via Viator
It was well organized and...
It was well organized and well done. Time worked out great. The bus driver and tour guide was informative amd entertaining.
Response from the operator: What a great overall review. We find that organization helps all our guests be informed and entertained. Thank you.
via Viator
Loved it!
I came to New Orleans for my birthday weekend and wanted to be immersed in history. This tour did just that. From the moment you board the bus Kate H talks you through New Orleans history. It’s topped off by experiencing history through the perspective of the enslaved and a swamp tour
Response from the operator: Wishes for many more wonderful birthday weekends. Thank you for sharing some of that celebration with us.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5.4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $42 to $135
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 506
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 80
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans cost?
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Prices start at $42 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 Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans take?
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Plan for about 5.4 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 Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 1,447 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 Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans?
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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 Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans?
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Around 506 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 5.4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans 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 Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat 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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