Highlights
- Bonfire Viewing at Destrehan Plantation
- Round-trip Transportation (Self-Drive Option: Transportation Not Included)
- Cajun Dinner
- Guided Tour of Plantation House
- Spirit of Christmas Light Exhibit
Description
Experience Louisiana's holiday bonfire tradition, throughout December, with Gray Line!
The small communities just upriver from New Orleans are home to a unique holiday tradition - building, lighting and gathering around towering bonfires along the Mississippi River levee to light the way for 'Papa Noel,' Santa Claus, on Christmas Eve. A Gray Line exclusive, this intimate guided experience brings locals and visitors together for a private Cajun dinner and bonfire experience at Destrehan Plantation.
After a short motorcoach ride, you'll arrive at Destrehan Plantation for a guided tour of the Big House and self-guided tour of the grounds, featuring the new Spirit of Christmas Light Exhibit. Continue the evening with a delicious Cajun-style dinner featuring local favorites that capture the flavors of Christmastime. Stop by the cash bar to purchase beer and wine, before heading to the bonfire site.
The highlight of the night is a private bonfire viewing, giving guests a preview of the Christmas Eve bonfires on the Mississippi River levee. Guests will learn more about Louisiana's holiday traditions as they enjoy the warmth of a towering bonfire.
Dinner Menu: Salad, Jambalaya, Baked chicken, Vegetable of choice, Bread, and Dessert of choice (Bread pudding or Brookies); Served with Coke products, tea, and water
*Please note, a Self-Drive Option (No Transportation) is available. Guests who purchase the Self-Drive option should meet us at Destrehan Plantation at 5:00 p.m. for check in on the day of their tour. Note that ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber DO NOT SERVICE THE AREA. Gray Line bus transportation is by reservation only.*
Includes
Bonfire viewing at Destrehan Plantation
Roundtrip transportation
Cajun dinner
Guided tour of the plantation house
Self-guided tour of the grounds
Spirit of Christmas Light Exhibit
Expert guide sharing local history and Cajun and Creole Christmas traditions
Excludes
Beer and wine available for purchase at the cash bar
Self-drive option does not include transportation
Tips
Important Information
- - 30 minute Creole Christmas Tour of the plantation house is included. Guests will be able to explore the dependency buildings and self guided museums following the house tour.
- Guests will have access to the Spirit of Christmas Light exhibit on the plantation grounds will be included. This is a ¼ mile walk through the Alley of Oaks Area with over 75 lighted holiday displays.
- A portion of the ticket price will be donated to The Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center.
- Following dinner guests will gather at the bonfire site for the lighting.
- The gift shop will remain open until 7:50 when guests will board the buses for return to the City.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
