Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Whitney Plantation
- Learn about Louisiana's plantation history
- See restored slave cabins and artifacts
- Visit the Wall of Honor memorial
- Enjoy round-trip transportation from New Orleans
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from New Orleans
- Audio-guided tour of Whitney Plantation
- Admission fees to the plantation
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Bring a camera to capture the historic sites.
- Consider bringing a bottle of water for hydration.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- Pick-up starts at 9:30 AM, so please allow 30 minutes for arrival.
- Dress comfortably according to the weather, and make sure to bring along a bottle of water, as well as sunscreen to protect yourself from the Louisiana sun.
- The remaining time is allocated for transportation time.
Traveler reviews
Convenient option with a small group
Very convenient tour to go to two very different plantations, if you don't have or want to rent a car. It is as described. It was a small group tour of <25 people which was great with a comfortable smaller bus. Our driver Danica (sp?) was very welcoming and pointed out landmarks on our drive over, as well as shared more about bayous etc. Note that there is no Cajun Encounters guide (other than the driver). At Oak Alley you join a group tour led by one of their docents (which you can join even if you went on your own), and at Whitney this tour includes a self-paced audio tour ticket (not the guided tour Whitney offers). We had enough time at each place (~2hrs at Oak Alley and ~90min at Whitney) though we hit traffic on the way there. Back by 4:30pm. I'd recommend some clear signage at the pickup spots, especially the one near the HI hostel.
Gain an understanding of plantation life from different perspectives
Dwayne from Cajun Encounters was our driver. He took us to Oak Alley Plantation and then onto the Whitney plantation. He was on time and concise in instructing us when to return to the bus, etc. He gave us a nice introduction to each site and what to expect. Everything went smoothly and I would recommend this tour.
The plantation tours were...
The plantation tours were a sombering experience to see what the slaves went through and the conditions they endured. It was a great experience and Ira was an excellent driver, to and from each of the sites. I highly recommend everyone go to learn about them.
An interesting and full day experience.
This was a very informative tour of two different plantations. The tour guide, Karen, picked us up at a convenient location in the French Quarter. It was an about an hour drive to Oak Alley. It’s was a beautiful mansion. Make sure you look at the slave quarters carefully. That was very informative. You can get a reasonably priced drink and snack at the coffee shop to eat in or take in the bus. After a very clear narrated tour of the mansion by an exceptional guide, we then got back in the bus and went to Whitney Plantation. That is quite a different experience, but very worthwhile. It gives the perspective of the slaves. It was very moving. It gets hot there so make sure you take water and a hat. You are given a head set to listen to while touring the grounds. We’re glad we got this perspective.
Worth seeing both
Highly recommend seeing both plantations. Both are beautiful but very different perspectives. Tour gave ample this to explore and see all of the sites. Great tour!