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!
Highlights
45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided Tour by Costumed Guides
Gift Shop
Our Indigo Cafe is now open selling and serving sandwiches & wraps, pastries, beverages, Blue Bell ice cream, Sundaes, BARQ's root bear floats, and more.
Folk-Life Demonstration
No Restaurant on Site
Meeting Points
Departure
13034 River Rd
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
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
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!
Highlights
45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided Tour by Costumed Guides
Gift Shop
Our Indigo Cafe is now open selling and serving sandwiches & wraps, pastries, beverages, Blue Bell ice cream, Sundaes, BARQ's root bear floats, and more.
Folk-Life Demonstration
No Restaurant on Site
Meeting Points
Departure
13034 River Rd
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