Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation
Description
Come explore the Louisiana Whitney Plantation and gain a unique perspective on history! This 5-hour tour brings you through one of the oldest plantation sites in Louisiana and provides insight into the lives of enslaved people and the troubles they faced. This is an educational experience that will stay with you for years to come. Hear about first-hand accounts from those who lived and worked on the plantation, giving you an in-depth look into this important part of American history. As you tour the grounds, you will learn more about what life was like for slaves during that era – their work, their hardships, and their hopes for freedom – as well as how experts are working today to preserve these stories forever. Please note: this tour is not a guided tour of the Whitney plantation. The Whitney Plantation provides a MP3 so all guests can walk through the plantation and learn about the history of the plantation on their own time and at their own pace.
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Itinerary
Whitney Plantation is an eye-opening and immersive experience. This plantation was founded in 1752 and it has become a valuable source of information about the lives of the people who lived, worked, and died here during times of slavery. This five-hour tour not only provides visitors an opportunity to discover more about this part of American history, but it also serves as an insight to those who were affected by slavery. When touring the Whitney Plantation, guests can view original slave cabins, exhibits featuring artifacts including clothing, tools, furniture, and even old sugar cane fields. There is also a chapel onsite that offers spiritual guidance for descendants of slaves still living in the area today. The Whitney Plantation offers visitors an unparalleled glimpse into our nation’s past while providing education and remembrance for those who have been impacted by the dark history of slavery in America.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please meet in the bus loading area of the Homewood Suites French Quarter at 317 North Rampart St. You will see a sign that states our company name on it. Pick-up time starts at 12:30 PM.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(73)
Took the Oak Alley and the Whitney Plantation Tours with Shaniyra on Sunday June 21. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our day. Miss Shaniyra is very knowledgeable, personable, and professional. Both tours were great, being African American, I enjoyed the Whitney tour more. It tells this horrible history from the slave's perspective. If you can only do one tour, I recommend the Whitney.
Regina was a great driver and tour guide. It was a very meaningful and powerful days to two plantations.
I was very interested to visit the Whitney Plantation as it is entirely dedicated to the history of enslaved people in Louisiana, unlike other plantations in the area. Unfortunately, Cajun Encounters recently combined the tour with Oak Alley, which is pretty and fine, but I find that it takes too much time away from what can be spent at Whitney. I was barely able to finish the self-guided tour, let alone look at the exhibition indoors. If you would like to take a look at the exhibits, this tour is fine, but there is not enough time to read testimonies etc. in depth and to take everything in. For that, renting a car and going yourself should be the way to go if you can. Maybe Cajun Encounters should consider reinstating a Whitney-only tour with 3 hours at least to be spent there.
Did the plantation tour of Oak Alley and Whitney, took the bus out of New Orleans. Regina was our driver and she was great, she made sure we saw a few specifics things that was part of the history of the plantations. Great experience and worth going too!
Great Tour! Kirk was our tour guide he was very knowledgeable about the plantation and the city of New Orleans.
From Australia, great experience being driven by Kirk. Plantation audio tour a very thought provoking experience. Amazing to hear voices of people directly connected to the plantation.
It was a heartbreaking but amazing experience. Everyone needs to visit a plantation tour at least once in their lives.
Visiting the Whitney Plantation was one of the most memorable parts of our trip. The self-guided tour was powerful, informative, and thoughtfully done, with a strong focus on the real stories of the enslaved people who lived there. The memorials and exhibits really stayed with us, and we even spotted an alligator on the property, which felt like a true Louisiana experience. Definitely worth visiting if you want a meaningful look at history.
Great experience all around. Our driver, Ricky, was exceptional. He drives for a living so the ride was incredibly smooth, he was friendly, funny, and had such a deep knowledge NOLA’s history, food and culture. Cannot praise him enough!
Ricky, was fantastic! Timely, accommodating, and entertaining! 10/10.
