The History of Slavery in Louisiana Tour

New Orleans, LA, USA

Duration

3 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

Take a deep dive into the history of the slave trade in Louisiana with this guided tour. Booking a private tour means you'll get personalized attention and be able to move at your own pace, asking plenty of questions along the way. Explore the Whitney Plantation, active in the 17th and 18th centuries, with your guide discussing the human costs, economic effects, and the abolitionist movements.

Private tour for personalized attention
Move at your own pace and ask plenty of questions
Learn about the history of slavery through educational commentary
Round-trip private transportation for utmost convenience

What To Expect

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Visitors will tour inside the Destrehan house to hear the story of the oldest documented sugar cane plantation in the lower Mississippi valley. Inside the house a resident docent will discuss the Destrehan family and the enslaved people who were responsible for building wealth at Destrehan and the growing world-wide economy. After the house tour, we will visit the outbuildings and discuss the evolution of slavery in Louisiana.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
There is an elevator, but Call BEFORE booking to verify that the elevator is in working order.vator
Most folding wheelchairs can be accommodated
Please call before BOOKING to verify availability.
Tour vehicle is NOT ADA certified, but can accommodate folding wheelchairs and walkers.
Note: Masks are no longer required in the city, however, masks and proof of vaccination are still required in some locales.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

Private transportation
Gratuities
Admissions

Lunch
Souvenirs

Durations

3 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

New Orleans, LA, USA

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