Whitney Plantation Tour
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Visit the Whitney Plantation, a site of memory and consciousness meant to pay homage to all people on the plantation itself, and to all of those who lived elsewhere in the United States. On this half-day tour, you’ll see museum exhibits, memorial artwork, and restored buildings. You'll also take an audio tour of the 272-year-old plantation site with a focus on first-person narratives.
Highlights
- An insightful audio tour of the 272-year-old site, featuring firsthand narratives that bring history to life
- View museum exhibits, memorial artwork, and restored buildings
- Learn more about the Big House and Spanish Creole architecture
- A guided journey through preserved structures and landscapes that offer a deeper perspective on American history
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
5 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Audio-guided tour
- Roundtrip transportation
- Downloadable APP
Where you'll meet
Please meet at the Lighthouse Ticket Office at 400 Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, behind the JAX Brewery. Please be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour.
Operated by
Gray Line New Orleans
Important information
Accessibility:
* This bus tour has a good amount of walking at the Plantation house, and you must be able to climb and descend stairs
Not allowed:
* Videos are not allowed inside the plantation home
* Coolers or meals are not allowed
Know in advance:
* Whitney Plantation is a self-guided tour. Please make sure to download the Whitney Plantation app before your visit
* Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
* Snacks are available at the plantations and guests are welcome to bring light food/snacks for the trip
* Only dry snacks/foods and beverages with tops are allowed on the vehicles