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Whitney Plantation Tour: Insightful Slave History Experience
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19 Ratings
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Immerse yourself in the insightful slave history experience at the Louisiana Whitney Plantation. Explore one of the oldest plantation sites, hear first-hand accounts, and learn about the lives of slaves and their struggles for freedom.
Immerse yourself in the insightful slave history experience at the Louisiana Whitney Plantation. Explore one of the oldest plantation sites, hear first-hand accounts, and learn about the lives of slaves and their struggles for freedom.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Whitney Plantation - The Whitney Plantation offers a profound and engaging journey through history. Established in 1752, this plantation has become an essential repository for understanding the daily existence, labor, and mortality of individuals during the era of enslavement. Spanning five hours, the tour grants attendees the chance to learn…
- Whitney Plantation - The Whitney Plantation offers a profound and engaging journey through history. Established in 1752, this plantation has become an essential repository for understanding the daily existence, labor, and mortality of individuals during the era of enslavement. Spanning five hours, the tour grants attendees the chance to learn about this segment of American history and to empathize with those who suffered under slavery. Visitors to the Whitney Plantation will encounter authentic slave quarters, displays of historical items such as garments, implements, furnishings, and remnants of former sugarcane fields. Additionally, there is a sanctuary on the premises that provides spiritual support to the descendants of slaves who reside in the vicinity. The Whitney Plantation presents an unrivaled window into the historical backdrop of our country, while offering educational experiences and honoring the memory of those affected by America’s grim legacy of slavery.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
Invite you to journey through the historic Whitney Plantation in Louisiana! This 5-hour excursion leads you across one of the oldest plantations in the state, shedding light on the experiences of enslaved people and the challenges they encountered.
This instructional journey will leave a lasting impression on you for years ahead. Listen to the personal…
Invite you to journey through the historic Whitney Plantation in Louisiana! This 5-hour excursion leads you across one of the oldest plantations in the state, shedding light on the experiences of enslaved people and the challenges they encountered.
This instructional journey will leave a lasting impression on you for years ahead. Listen to the personal tales of people who resided and labored on the plantation, allowing you a comprehensive view into this essential aspect of American history. While exploring the premises, you will glean understanding into the everyday life of slaves during that time – their work, their sufferings, and their aspirations for freedom – as well as the current efforts by specialists to safeguard these stories for eternity.
Be aware: this tour does not include a guided walkthrough of the Whitney plantation. The Whitney Plantation provides an MP3 player to all visitors so they can meander through the plantation and assimilate the history of the plantation at their leisure and pace.
- 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
Location
Whitney Plantation
5099 Highway 18
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(19 Ratings)
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I3849homarct
Oct 12, 2024
Amber TOCKS! - Amber MADE the bus ride. Her sense of humor and knowledge of NO was appreciated. We enjoyed her so much. Thank you Amber for sharing all you did with us along the way!
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N5744soianm
Oct 11, 2024
Fantasting - Capt Barry is a hammer. 10/10 would go again esp with this guy leading the way. He was informative and showed us all the big hogs
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Margaretwo7140sf
Oct 6, 2024
Great experience!! - Captain Jacob was a great tour guide! We saw lots of gators & learned a lot about Louisiana. Will let friends & family know about it!! Great place to go on vacation!!
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Stephenddiamond
Dec 24, 2023
A comprehensive view of how slavery was implemented and how it impacted on the - If you want a plantation tour that emphasizes the effects of slavery, this is it. We found the tour interesting and very informative. We had just enough time to complete the tour. There was also a stop on the way back where we could view another plantation, albeit from outside the gate.
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Door895
Nov 17, 2023
Good Tour of Whitney Plantation - Larry "Bam Bam" was our bus driver out to Whitney plantation. He was funny, informative, and a good driver. The tour was perfectly timed to 2 hours. Plenty of time to see and experience everything. The gift shop has a great number of books, jewelry, and handmade goods. There are cold drinks and snacks as well.
Whitney plantation is from the view of the slave, and Oak Alley is more from the view of the Plantation owners. I'm glad I chose to also go to Whitney.
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Eddiecx6733vj
Dec 29, 2023
Great tour but felt a little rushed - Very good and detailed look from the slaves point of view. The audio guide clear and easy to listen to as well as follow. This is an educational tour and not suited for younger kids. Bus driver Michelle was great and staff members along the tour were very helpful. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is that I thought I read we would have 2 hours for the tour, we only got about hour and half once we were handed our MP3 set. We felt a little rushed. Other than that highly recommend the tour.
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Go50
May 14, 2024
Thought provoking two hours - The minibus arrived on time but the driver gave minimal commentary along the way. The mini bus was sign written with “ghost tours” which cased some general confusion. Journey from French quarter was 1 hour 10minutes.
The tour was self tour with handset and headphones which worked well. All very thought provoking. We stayed for 2 hours before returning. I think perhaps it would be better to do a trip offering 2 plantations as it seemed a waste to travel all that way to just see one.
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Peterbe9672rc
Jan 15, 2024
Awesome Tour. Transportation not so much - The Whitney Plantation tour is undoubtedly a 5-star must-see experience. The self-guided audio provides a profound and somber understanding of how the plantations of that era were operated and the immense human toll they exacted. This tour stands apart from the typical "oh-ah" admiration of magnificent houses and plantations, offering a more thought-provoking and educational journey.
However, the transportation provided by Cajun Tours Transportation falls short, earning a 3-star rating and leaving much to be desired. Upon reaching our pickup spot, a beautiful bus with the Cajun Tour logo initially raised our expectations, but they were dropping of not picking up. What arrived was one of those car rental van/bus that takes you from the airport to the lot 5 minute away. This vehicle, lacking the Cajun Tour logo, delivered a less-than-pleasant 50/60-minute drive experience. The ride was characterized by harsh bangs and unsettling rattles. A very stiff suspension reacting to every bump in the road, and a loud whining engine when we got on the highway.
While the driver seemed nice enough, their driving skills left room for improvement. Erratic speed changes, inconsistent pacing, and an overall failure to maintain the appropriate speed limit were notable issues. Moreover, the positioning of the van in the middle lane, with other vehicles passing on both sides, instead of adhering to the right lane for our slower speed, added to the discomfort of the journey.
Regrettably, based on this transportation experience, I cannot confidently recommend Cajun Tours Transportation. The discrepancy between the exceptional Whitney Plantation tour and the lackluster transportation service significantly impacts the overall recommendation for this company.
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Ryanthorne
May 5, 2024
Terrible - They cancelled the tour with only an hour to go, with just a proforma email not explaining the circumstances, which were that there weren't enough people booked on for the tour to go ahead. They say they tried to call but we didn't get any call, and even if that's the case, why not follow up with a proper explanation email instead of just a standard cancellation notification that then caused us uncertainty, and cost us money in having to call them for an explanation? When I communicated my frustration about all this, they just said 'sorry you feel that way' in a tone that communicated anything but regret at spoiling our day. Then i find out that it'll take 8-10 days for the money to get back into my account! It's unforgivable to cancel at such late notice, taking away any opportunity we might have had to plan something else for our last day in New Orleans, and also taking away any opportunity we had to see the plantation at all, which had been a big part of why we came to NO in the first place. They ruined the end of what had been a lovely holiday. So don't leave anything to chance: book your plantation tour with another operator
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Qiana_l
Feb 15, 2024
Poor customer service poor work attitude - Trip was of poor quality bus driver attitude was rude and she had no personality the bus was extremely cold I wldnt suggest this company
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