Destrehan: Plantation Tour
Learn about slavery on a Southern plantation
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The experience
Learn about slavery on a Southern plantation
At Destrehan Plantation, you’ll be introduced by name, not just to the people whose portraits hang in this historic home, but to many of the enslaved men and women who built this plantation.
Visit the slave quarters, which offer a reminder of the brutal reality of plantation life, and see the sugar cane fields and processing equipment, which were a significant part of the plantation's economy.
Destrehan Plantation is only 25 miles away from New Orleans and 10 miles away from the New Orleans International Airport.
What’s included
- A guided tour of a slave cabin and the plantation home
- A folk-life demonstration
- Self-guided tour of the grounds and dependency buildings
Not included
- The Mule Barn
Where to go
Destrehan Plantation
13034 River Road
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Important visitor information
Must know
If you book your tour for a specific time and arrive early or late, you can take the tour that is available when you arrive
Scooters are not allowed in the museum
Before purchase
Children 6 and under can enter for free - no ticket needed
AAA and Military discounts are available for up to 2 people (with valid proof)
How to use
Show your smartphone ticket in the Plantation/Gift Shop
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