About this experience
Established in 1787, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented Plantation in the lower Mississippi River valley. Take a step back in time on a French Creole plantation, and let our historical interpreters captivate you with stories of free and enslaved families who lived there. Experience a true-life storytelling of the Destrehan family and enslaved plantation workers. See an original document signed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison and an exhibit and intimate account of Charles Paquet, an enslaved mulatto and master builder components. Explore the Education Center displaying the 1811 Slave Revolt and the Rost Home Colony/Freedman’s Bureau exhibits. The Legacy Room showcases original artifacts and documents from the family members. Destrehan Plantation is only 30 minutes from New Orleans and 10 minutes from the New Orleans International Airport, and your tour includes pickup from most centrally located New Orleans locations.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr 30 min
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
On the way to your destination, you'll drive along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, home to many other antebellum mansions and plantation homes.
Established in 1787, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented Plantation in the lower Mississippi River valley.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick ups start at 8 am at most uptown and downtown hotels
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Southern Style Tours and Transportation
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is casual
- Masks are required for tour guides
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Round-trip transportation. Guided tour of manor and grounds. Pickup included
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