




Located just 25 minutes from New Orleans and 10 minutes away from the New Orleans International Airport, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented plantation home in the Lower Mississippi Valley. It is also the only plantation accessible by rideshare or taxi. Our tours are rich in political, social and economic history. After the tour, guests can view a folk-life demonstration, visit our 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit, explore the grounds, picnic under a live oak tree draped in Spanish Moss and shop in our Plantation Store for unique hand-made items by local craft artisans. We are handicap accessible and kid friendly!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 26.
Our costumed historical interpreters will enlighten you with stories of those who lived on the plantation free and enslaved. After guests can view a folk-life demonstration and self-explore our grounds and dependency buildings, which include a slave cabin with an enslaved registry, an overseer's cabin showcasing our 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit, an outdoor kitchen, a washroom, a trapper's cabin and our Legacy Room displaying original documents and artifacts from the family members.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Destrehan Plantation Tour lasts about 45 min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $30 per person for this New Orleans experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 14 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is From Interstate 10 take exit I-310 South Boutte to exit 6, St. Rose and Destrehan. Make a left by the red light. We are one (1) mile away. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 19 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 557 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Destrehan Plantation.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Destrehan Plantation Tour | 45 min | 4.8 (557) | $30 | |
Paranormal Investigation Haunted Plantation With NOLACHILLS | 3 hours | — | $75 | View |
Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans | 5h 30min | 4.8 (270) | $179 | View |
Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour | 3 hours | 4.6 (140) | $69 | View |
1811 Slave Revolt Tour at Destrehan Plantation | 2 hours | 5.0 (4) | $30 | View |
Private Citywide Driving Tour with Destrehan Plantation | 5h 30min | 5.0 (2) | $1,085 | View |
Destrehan Plantation Tour - Transportation & Lunch Included | 3h 30min | 5.0 (1) | $79 | View |