St. Joseph Plantation

Sights & Landmarks • New Orleans, Louisiana

St. Joseph Plantation in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a captivating destination that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history of the antebellum South. This historic plantation, dating back to the 18th century, is a well-preserved testament to the once-booming sugar cane industry in the region.

Visitors to St. Joseph Plantation can explore the beautifully restored main house, furnished with period pieces that reflect the opulence of the era. The knowledgeable guides provide insightful tours, detailing the life of the plantation owners and the enslaved laborers who worked the fields.

One of the highlights of a visit to St. Joseph Plantation is the opportunity to stroll through the lush gardens, filled with native plants and towering oak trees draped in Spanish moss. The serene surroundings offer a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Additionally, the onsite museum provides a deeper understanding of the plantation's history, including its role in the antebellum economy and the impact of slavery on the region. Whether you are a history buff or simply seeking a serene escape, St. Joseph Plantation offers a memorable and educational experience for all visitors.

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Whitney Plantation Half Day Tour (Guided Tour)

As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we pick up other guests around the city, you will be given a mini-tour of the city or you may watch a film about other plantations to prepare you for your tour. While you are on the van, be prepared to be entertained by the driver! You will not just sit in silence.

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Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

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New Orleans Plantation Tour with Transportation

The picturesque beauty and architecture of the Louisiana plantations are a “must” for any visitor to New Orleans. Many of these breathtaking homes are within an hour’s drive from the city. Your tour will begin with a comfortable ride out of New Orleans where your guide will share with you the origin of the Louisiana plantations, along with the effect they had on the city of New Orleans, and its residents. Along with discovering beautiful buildings, luscious gardens and historic artifacts, these homes also represent some of the darker chapters of Louisiana history. Many of the plantations will provide a focus on the lives of the slaves that brought these homes to life, and share some of the realities of the rural south during this time in our nation’s history. Upon arrival, each plantation home has its own guide to bring you through the main house, and share its specific story. Following your home tour, we will escort you around the grounds and answer any questions that may arise.

$152

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Two Plantation Tour: Oak Alley and Laura or Whitney

On the 2 plantation tour you get to experience both strengths of each plantation and what they have to offer as a narrative. Oak Alley you get to experience the grandeur of antebellum life in the 1800s on the magnificent property line with its beautiful 28 Oak trees. And Whitney Plantation Museum offers an audio guided tour to go totally at your pace as navigate the historic grounds and slave narrative including the institution of slavery, the children’s story. You get to walk through the Antioch church a church that was built by the first generation of freed slaves after the Civil War. No depiction of slavery in the south would be complete without visiting these plantations.

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Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Tours

Your tour guide will point out many points of interest along the way, Lake Pontchartrain,The vast marsh Land and Louisiana swamp, The site of the largest slave revolt recorded in American history Destrehan Louisiana in 1811 slavery rebellion.

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Whitney Plantation Private Tour With Round-Trip Transportation

This is a half day tour of the old river road plantation homes. You will have a chance to see where they film movies like Django Unchained , Queen Sugar, 12 Years of Slave,Forest Gump with Tom Hanks, interview with a vampire with Brad Pitt. Also your Driver/Guide will enlighten you on a host of other attractions.

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Full Day Plantation -N- Swamp Tour in New Orleans

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Laura Plantation Half Day Tour

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Small-Group Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Go beyond New Orleans to tour two grand Louisiana plantations on the banks of the Mississippi River. At Whitney Plantation, see the harsh realities and raw historical facts of a dark side of American history. The slave narratives and artwork recreate the world of a pre-Civil War southern sugar plantation and memorial in honor of the lives of the enslaved people who toiled there. Take a short drive down the Great River Road, admiring other plantations from afar and learning their unique stories. Pause in front of Oak Alley Plantation's famous oak-lined esplanade before arriving at your last stop, Laura Plantation. Hear personal stories of those who lived there, surrounded by sweeping sugarcane fields and historically significant slave quarters. This small-group tour allows a limited number of people to ensure a more personalized attention from your guide.

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Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum south on a half‐day tour of Oak Alley Plantation. Take a journey through time to the manicured estate and into the gorgeous home, built in 1839. View stunning architecture, oak‐lined esplanades, and enduring sugar cane fields while learning about the plantation’s fascinating – and often somber – histories from expert guides.

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