Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

From$111.13
4 hours
New Orleans, USA

About this activity

Discover the rich history of the Whitney Plantation with an audio-guided tour and convenient round-trip transportation from New Orleans.

Highlights

  • Explore the historic Whitney Plantation
  • Learn about Louisiana's plantation history
  • See restored slave cabins and artifacts
  • Visit the Wall of Honor memorial
  • Enjoy round-trip transportation from New Orleans

Full description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the poignant history of the Whitney Plantation. This tour offers a comprehensive audio-guided experience, allowing you to explore the restored slave cabins, the Wall of Honor memorial, and other significant sites that tell the story of Louisiana's plantation era. With convenient round-trip transportation from New Orleans, this excursion provides a profound and educational journey into the past, ensuring a memorable and insightful experience for all visitors.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from New Orleans
  • Audio-guided tour of Whitney Plantation
  • Admission fees to the plantation
  • Meals and beverages

Important information

Know before you book

  • The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • The tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Bring a camera to capture the historic sites.
  • Consider bringing a bottle of water for hydration.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed

Good to know

  • Pick-up starts at 9:30 AM, so please allow 30 minutes for arrival.
  • Dress comfortably according to the weather, and make sure to bring along a bottle of water, as well as sunscreen to protect yourself from the Louisiana sun.
  • The remaining time is allocated for transportation time.

Traveler reviews

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Worth seeing both

Highly recommend seeing both plantations. Both are beautiful but very different perspectives. Tour gave ample this to explore and see all of the sites. Great tour!

817melanirOct 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Oak alley and Whitney

Oak alley was beautiful. Whitney told the slaves story. Can get very sad at times. Enjoyed both. 2 different perspectives

kathleen_hSep 24, 2026VIATOR

Recommended for learning about history

It is a tour worth taking It explains the history of slavery in the United States to you I liked it more The Whitney tour Although the landscapes of Oak Alley are impressive because of how well-kept the gardens are. Recommended tour

Compass63760600430Sep 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amber was amazing

Amber was our driver. She was awesome. She was also funny and very knowledgeable. 10 out of 10

Happiness582930Sep 18, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great tour w/transportation (Cornell!)

Cornell was very knowledgeable & entertaining on our bus trip. Would have preferred a guided tour at Whitney. Different points of view at both places, but the Whitney point of view was more believable.

suegA1429ABSep 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Pick-up starts at 12:30 pm, so please allow 30 minutes for arrival. Dress comfortably according to the weather, and make sure to bring along a bottle of water, as well as sunscreen to protect yourself from the Louisiana sun. The remaining time is allocated for transportation time