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Go off the beaten path, explore 2 Louisiana plantations on a guided tour from New Orleans. Uncover the history of Whitney and Laura Plantations and hear the stories of all who lived and suffered here.

Highlights

• Walk the grounds of 2 plantations, get a sense of what life was like in the 1800
• Join an audio guided tour of Whitney and a guided tour at Laura Plantation
• Marvel at the impressive architecture of the Antebellum mansions slaves built
• Delve into the dark history of slavery and explore a restored Creole plantation
• Hear the stories as we drive by 4 other Creole plantations on the old River Road

Description

Begin with a convenient pickup from your hotel and set out on your guided tour – a trip back in time to the Antebellum South. Drive along the Mississippi River and cross a suspended bridge high above the water for scenic views as you make your way to your first stop for the day, the Whitney Plantation. The only plantation museum in Louisiana exclusively dedicated to understanding slavery, the Whitney Plantation features restored buildings and museum exhibits that expose the harsh realities and historical facts about this dark period in American history. Follow your audio guide as you explore, at your own pace, Whitney's 14 exhibits, delving into the world of a pre-Civil War sugar plantation, and hear the stories of the slaves who lived and worked here. Then, make your way back downriver as you head to the 200-year-old Laura Plantation. Discover the restored historic Louisiana Creole plantation surrounded by sugarcane fields with the help of your guide. Get an insight into what life on the plantation was like as your tour guide leads you to visit the big house and grounds, see preserved furniture and go inside slave quarters, and listen to the stories of the Creole family who lived here and those of their slaves. Leave your tour with a deeper appreciation and understanding of the beauty of this area, the pain caused by slavery, and the region's path toward freedom.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Transportation in a passenger van Whitney Plantation entry ticket Whitney Plantation audio guided tour Laura Plantation entry ticket Laura Plantation guided tour Knowledgeable driver and guide Narration on cultural and historical background during your drive

Important Information

• Audio guides available at no extra charge in many foreign languages at the Whitney Plantation Lunch is not included but there is the opportunity to purchase snacks and drinks at the gift shops

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund