Small-Group Louisiana Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Itinerary
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Stop At: Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Rd, Destrehan, LA 70047-5202

Travel to the historic Destrehan Plantation on Louisiana's Old River Road for a guided tour. During your tour of Destrehan Plantation, professional guides will bring to life the stories of generations who lived on and worked this land. Your guides will share every detail of this mansion’s storied history with you. You’ll also hear tales of the lives of both its owners and slaves. They will also tell you about its wonderfully restored Greek Revival architecture.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Houmas House and Gardens, 40136 Highway 942, Darrow, LA 70725-2302

A short ride upriver through sugar cane fields brings you to Houmas House Plantation. Refreshing Mint Juleps are available for purchase on arrival.

Enjoy a gourmet lunch (included) in the grand dining hall at Houmas House Plantation.

Houmas House River Road Buffet Lunch Menu:
* Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
* Caesar Salad (GF)
* Cornmeal Fried Catfish
* Chili Glazed Roasted Chicken (GF)
* Crawfish Étouffée
* Red Beans, Sausage and Rice (GF)
* Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta
* Roasted Vegetables (GF)
* White Chocolate Bread Pudding
* Non-alcoholic Drinks and Coffee (included)

After lunch, experience the southern splendor of this Sugar Palace. Your tour guide, in antebellum dress, will lead you into 16 rooms filled with period antiques and Louisiana artwork. Upon completion in 1840, Houmas House was the crown jewel of Louisiana's River Road. Its heroically columned Greek revival exterior is stunning. It was topped by a belvédère that surveyed the oak alley leading south to the sweeping bend in the river. From it, you could also see miles and miles of cane fields extending from the Mississippi River to the back swamps!

Enjoy the breeze off of the Mississippi River and stroll the stunning grounds through the shadows of ancient oaks.

Duration: 3 hours

• Guided tour of Houmas House plantation
• Unlimited gourmet buffet lunch with gratuity (vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options)
• Guided tour of Destrehan plantation
• Hotel pickup and drop-off, with exact pick up time provided
• Transport by air-conditioned 14-passenger van
• Guided admission to 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit at Destrehan
• Entry/Admission - Destrehan Plantation
• Entry/Admission - Houmas House and Gardens

• Beer, wine and cocktail drinks (available for purchase)
• Gratuities for guide

• Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations
• Child rate applies to all children and infants
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Gluten-free and Vegetarian lunch options available
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• 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
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Traveler pickup is offered
Please specify hotel at time of purchase. We pick up in New Orleans at any hotel, Bed & Breakfast or select Airbnbs, uptown (close to St. Charles Ave.), in (or close to) the French Quarter, and on the Westbank.

We do not pick up by the airport, in New Orleans East, in Slidell, or on the North Shore.

Supplier will contact you the day before your tour to give you an exact pick up time.

08:30 AM

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

7 hours 30 minutes