Destrehan Plantation Tour: Historic Guided Experience
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Destrehan

Discover the rich history of Destrehan Plantation, the oldest documented home in the Mississippi Valley. Explore the grounds, experience a folk-life demonstration, and shop for unique hand-made items.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Destrehan Plantation - Our costumed historical interpreters will enlighten you with stories of those who lived on the plantation free and enslaved. After guests can view a folk-life demonstration and self-explore our grounds and dependency buildings, which include a slave cabin with an enslaved registry, an overseer’s cabin showcasing our 1811…
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What's Included
  • Guided Tour by Costumed Guides
  • Gift Shop
  • Folk-Life Demonstration
What's Not Included
  • No Restaurant on Site
Additional Information

Located just 25 minutes from New Orleans and 10 minutes away from the New Orleans International Airport, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented plantation home in the Lower Mississippi Valley. It is also the only plantation accessible by rideshare or taxi. Our tours are rich in political, social and economic history. After the tour, guests can…

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Location
13034 River Rd
River Road
From Interstate 10 take exit I-310 South Boutte to exit 6, St. Rose and Destrehan. Make a left by the red light. We are one (1) mile away
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Meghan
Mar 31, 2025
Life on a Plantation - I thought this tour was excellent. We got a very interesting and well rounded view of the different generations and life on a plantation. Anecdotes on the families and the workings of such huge properties was eye opening. The house and outbuildings have been restored beautifully and we were able to see original brick and timber from the 1700’s as well as how the house evolved through the various owners. The personal stories of some of the slaves recalled a horribly sad and factual account of that time in our history. Our guide was a charming and informed Southern lady who sounded just like Dolly Parton ! We would recommend!
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Tour46698164613
Mar 27, 2025
Both sides of the Story - The mansion has that wow factor and so did our guide, Beverly. She made the people come alive and shared her enthusiasm for the structure, decoration, and history that the house represents. If you are lucky, you can meet Ann and learn the truths about the 1811 slave revolt from someone who knows. This historic site was rescued by a group of people and is owned and operated as a non-profit. What a gift!
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I6899diericj
Mar 27, 2025
Great historical view - Ms Sandra was so beautiful on her presentation , very knowledgeable and added personal thoughts which we enjoyed. She is very passionate with her role as a tour guide , loved the history , knowing the difference between Louisiana territory and vs usa slaves businesses ty ty ty
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Pennysx3584xh
Mar 25, 2025
Historical truths - Alan was the most amazing tour guide! So much knowledge and was able to answer all of our questions. He made you feel welcomed and our whole family learned so much! Such an appreciation for what people had to endure and the way the plantation changed over the years to be profitable without abuse and slave labor! I will go back! It takes several hours if you want to take it all in! You will learn what history doesn’t teach!
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Camper438532
Mar 22, 2025
Great tour - We visited during spring break with a group of 14, children and adults combined. Our tour guide Jim was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We all had a great time and will definitely visit again!
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Laticiah2017
Mar 21, 2025
It’s worth visiting - Educational and light hearted humor with our your guide, Evelyn! 🫶🏾 LOVED IT! Take your time and walk through it to enjoy the lessons.
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Aleksandr_g
Mar 18, 2025
Great experience. - Great experience. Jim was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and professional. Extremely pleasant experience, must be on the list for New Orleans visit.
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Todd
Mar 17, 2025
What an amazing experience! - Our tour guide Beverly was very informative and gave a very impressive presentation about the history and culture of the plantation and the surrounding area. Ann was also extremely knowledgeable and presented to us the story of the 1811 slave revolt. They both answered with great detail every question we had. What a great asset Beverly and Ann are to the River Road Historical Society.
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Marie_s
Mar 17, 2025
Destrehan for beautiful history - Jim was our tour guide, he was awesome and so knowledgeable. Ann in museum was also wonderful and great at the history of the slave revolt.
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Kmr52
Mar 12, 2025
Our first plantation tour - Our tour very educational & we learned lots of history. Our guild was very knowledgeable on the history of the plantation.
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