Visit the Whitney Plantation, a site of memory and consciousness meant to pay homage to all people on the plantation itself, and to all of those who lived elsewhere in the United States. On this half-day tour, you’ll see museum exhibits, memorial artwork, and restored buildings. You'll also take an audio tour of the 272-year-old plantation site with a focus on first-person narratives.

Why you’ll love this…

An insightful audio tour of the 272-year-old site, featuring firsthand narratives that bring history to life
View museum exhibits, memorial artwork, and restored buildings
Learn more about the Big House and Spanish Creole architecture
A guided journey through preserved structures and landscapes that offer a deeper perspective on American history

Important to know

Accessibility:

This bus tour has a good amount of walking at the Plantation house, and you must be able to climb and descend stairs

Not allowed:

Videos are not allowed inside the plantation home
Coolers or meals are not allowed

Know in advance:

Whitney Plantation is a self-guided tour. Please make sure to download the Whitney Plantation app before your visit
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat

Snacks are available at the plantations and guests are welcome to bring light food/snacks for the trip
Only dry snacks/foods and beverages with tops are allowed on the vehicles

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Entrance fees
Audio-guided tour
Roundtrip transportation
Downloadable APP

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

400 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Meeting point:

Please meet at the Lighthouse Ticket Office at 400 Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, behind the JAX Brewery. Please be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour.