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Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins
4.8(1,335)New Orleans1h 10min
VIATOR4.8(166)TRIPADVISOR4.8(1,169)
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At a glance
Duration
1h 10min
Price from
$32 / person
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 1,335 reviews
Languages
DE, EN, IT, FR
Group
Small group, up to 28
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
YOU must drive yourself to the plantation. Ticket does not include transportation to/from the plantation. Do not take taxis, Uber or Lyft. If you take one of these services you will not find one to take you back to city. Plantation is located in a rural area.
You will hear the personal stories of four generations of a Louisiana Creole family, including personal, authentic stories of the enslaved people that lived and labored on Laura Plantation. You will get to visit the 1805 “Maison Principale”, the gardens, and the original 1840s slave cabins where the Louisiana stories of Compair Lapin were recorded.
These intimate stories about four generations of free and enslaved members of the Creole families who lived here were gleaned from handwritten memoirs as well as archival documents from the United States and France. Each story told is a documented, personal account of the men, women and children who spent their lives on this sugar plantation
Tour Options
Visite Guidée en Français
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Tour the main house and cabins
Full Site Guided Tour
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Tour the main house and cabins
Specialty Tour: Union Soldiers
Black Union Soldiers Tour: This tour is focused on the 9 enslaved men who escaped the plantation during the Civil War to fight in the Union armed forces
Duration: 50 minutes
Does NOT tour the main house
Itinerary
70 min
Take a guided tour offered daily in English and French.
Your tour includes the Maison Principale, gardens, and original 1840s slave cabins. Hear stories of four generations of one Louisiana Creole family, free and enslaved.
Highlights
Local guide
What's included
Included
Local guide
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Drinks and snacks (available for purchase)
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
4.8
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good walking shoes suggested
A portion of the tour takes place outdoors
Only the ground floor of the main house is ADA accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins lasts about 1h 10min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $32 per person for this New Orleans experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is YOU must drive yourself to the plantation. Ticket does not include transportation to/from the plantation. Do not take taxis, Uber or Lyft. If you take one of these services you will not find one to take you back to city. Plantation is located in a rural area.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 28 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Only the ground floor of the main house is ADA accessible
Reviews(1,335)
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227jolenec
September 5, 2026
Informative, raw and passionate look into history
Our guide, Joseph who has been with the plantation for decades is a masterful orator. He takes you through the personal lives of four generations of people living and working on the plantation in a way that gives dignity and respect to those who spent theor lives in servitude. This tour is a raw, passionate illustration of plantation life focusing on the political, financial, moral, and societal influences and how they formed part of American and Creole history.
Well worth the money and time to come and experience a part of history that is disappearing. Bring a sun hat, water and a fan.
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LesleyJCox
August 30, 2026
Informative visit to Laura Plantation
We felt very lucky to have Logan as our tour guide. He has an easy storytelling style of sharing the history of the plantation, with stories and anecdotes about the enslaved lives and the owners. We learned a lot and appreciated his time.
Operator response
Thank you so much for coming out and learning about our Louisiana history. Logan will be thrilled to hear that you appreciated his tour!
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A9994LUmichaeld
August 22, 2026
Must see
A very informative and well-planned tour. Laura is a must see for anyone considering visiting River Road Plantations. The cost was cheap, the presentation was exceptional and there were no regrets.
Operator response
Thank you for your visit and your kind words!
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P3732VBxavierv
August 13, 2026
Very good time
A wonderful immersion into the history of the plantations with an amazing guide!
Thanks
Operator response
Merci de votre visite et d'avoir écrit ce retour positif !
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A3204JDericav
August 6, 2026
A Summer afternoon at Laura Plantation
Very knowledgeable tour guide!
Operator response
Thanks for visiting and for leaving this positive review !
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reginadB225JP
August 4, 2026
Informative and interesting. Beautiful scenery
This was a well executed tour. My tour guide, Kristyn was very professional, well informed and well spoken. She answered my questions with detail and eloquence. Her knowledge was exquisite. I will definitely recommend
Operator response
Thanks for visiting and for leaving this positive review. Kristyn will be delighted that you enjoyed her tour!
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Safari20990256255
July 25, 2026
Great for families!
Great family visit that everyone loved! It is well told, very immersive, you learn a lot of things, the gardens are very beautiful. Go with your family, truly a superb experience!
Operator response
Un immense merci à vous pour ce retour positif sur votre expérience.
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sarahbH9575PK
July 5, 2026
Worth Visiting
We really enjoyed this tour - even our teenagers did as well. Our tour guide, Diana, was very informative, kept the tour moving along, but also took the time to answer all of the group’s questions.
Operator response
Many thanks for leaving this positive review. Diana will be delighted that you enjoyed her tour.
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Tpitt12
June 20, 2026
Great Experience
Our Guide (Miariam)? Was very knowledgeable and did an amazing job. I took my kids on Juneteenth to learn their history and where some of our ancestors may have came from. Would love to come back to do The Union Soldier tour.
Operator response
Thank you so much for visiting and for this positive review. We look forward to welcoming you back for the Union Soldiers tour!
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K7667EUtanyab
June 20, 2026
Learning experience
It was a great experience we had a good time.
Operator response
Thank you for visiting !
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