Plantation Tours from New Orleans
Step into the antebellum South: grand plantations line the Mississippi River near New Orleans, from the oak-canopied Oak Alley to the powerful Whitney Plantation, which tells the story of slavery from the enslaved people’s perspective. Tours with transport offer a moving, important window into Louisiana’s complex history.
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Plantation Tours in New Orleans — FAQ
What are the best plantations to visit from New Orleans?
Top choices include the photogenic Oak Alley with its oak canopy and the Whitney Plantation, which focuses powerfully on the history of slavery.
How far are the plantations from New Orleans?
The River Road plantations are around an hour from the city, visited on half- or full-day tours, often combined with a swamp trip.
What is the Whitney Plantation?
The Whitney Plantation is the first US plantation museum focused on telling the story of slavery from the perspective of the enslaved people who lived there.