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Luxury Van Tour: Laura Plantation Experience
4.9
14 Ratings
New Orleans
Experience celebrity treatment on a luxury van tour to Laura Plantation. Enjoy leather seats, city mini-tour, and engaging entertainment. Book your half-day adventure now.
Experience celebrity treatment on a luxury van tour to Laura Plantation. Enjoy leather seats, city mini-tour, and engaging entertainment. Book your half-day adventure now.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Whitney Plantation - Whitney tells the story of the enslaved people who lived and worked there. It also includes the history of the early owners, the Haydel family.
- Laura Plantation: Louisiana’s Creole Heritage Site - Laura is a French Creole plantation tour that has true, first-hand personal stories discovered in archives in the U.S. and…
- Whitney Plantation - Whitney tells the story of the enslaved people who lived and worked there. It also includes the history of the early owners, the Haydel family.
- Laura Plantation: Louisiana’s Creole Heritage Site - Laura is a French Creole plantation tour that has true, first-hand personal stories discovered in archives in the U.S. and France. It details the lives of 4 generations of Louisiana Créole women, children both free and enslaved people, who lived and worked on this 1805 sugar plantation. A 75-minute, fully guided experience led by knowledgeable, passionate interpreters. It also includes the Big House, gardens and original 1840s slave cabins, inhabited by descendants of enslaved West-Africans until 1977. Behind the scenes curated group visits of the new exhibit From the Big House to the Quarters: Slavery on Laura Plantation delve into the subjects of slavery research and women in Créole Louisiana.
- St. Joseph Plantation - St. Joseph Plantation was a wedding gift from her father Valcour, who was one of the wealthiest men of his time.
- Oak Alley Plantation - This historic site is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history its inhabitants left behind. With an emphasis on its time as a working sugarcane plantation and view the iconic Allee of Oak Trees.
- Lake Pontchartrain - To close out the day, you will take a 45-minute ride back to the city on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge overlooking Lake Pontchartrain before heading back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Admission to Laura Plantation and Tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- USB Port Charging Outlet
- Bottled water
- Admission to Laura Plantation and Tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- USB Port Charging Outlet
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- On-board WiFi
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- On-board WiFi
Additional Information
Upon entering the luxury passenger van, passengers are immediately treated like celebrities. The van features leather seats and offers a comfortable ride. As additional guests are picked up throughout the city, passengers can enjoy a mini-tour or watch a film about other plantations to enhance their tour experience. During the ride, the driver will provide entertainment to ensure an enjoyable journey.
Upon entering the luxury passenger van, passengers are immediately treated like celebrities. The van features leather seats and offers a comfortable ride. As additional guests are picked up throughout the city, passengers can enjoy a mini-tour or watch a film about other plantations to enhance their tour experience. During the ride, the driver will provide entertainment to ensure an enjoyable journey.
Location
701 Decatur St
Decatur Street
In front of Jackson Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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Mobile21991410778
May 15, 2026
Laura Plantation review - Really enjoyed my experience. Our driver (I apologize - her name began with an N) was very professional in every way - can't say enough nice things.
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Chris_b
Apr 19, 2026
Great tour! Kin was an... - Great tour! Kin was an excellent tour guide! Plantation history was so interesting. Could not believe it was owned by so many generations of women.
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Juliawhite
Jan 19, 2026
Awesome tour/driver - Our driver Kin was AMAZING and so knowledgeable about everything along the way!! Laura, our tour guide was very informative and took the time to answer our many questions.
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Flyer51596590513
Jan 1, 2026
Awesome tour, even better tour guide! - We really enjoyed the Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans! Our tour guide, Kindrell, was amazing—very knowledgeable, engaging, and thoughtful in how he shared the history. He made the experience both educational and meaningful, and you could tell he truly cares about the stories being told. Highly recommend this tour, and especially Kindrell, if you’re visiting the area!
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Andre_b
Jan 1, 2026
Awesome Trip and Tour! - We had a fantastic experience on the Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans, and a big part of that was our tour guide, Kindrell. From the moment we arrived, Kindrell was engaging, knowledgeable, and incredibly respectful in how he shared the history of the plantation. He brought the stories to life with clear explanations, thoughtful context, and a genuine passion for the subject matter.
Kindrell did an excellent job balancing historical facts with storytelling, making the tour both educational and meaningful. He was approachable, answered questions thoroughly, and made sure everyone felt included throughout the experience. This tour gave us a deeper understanding and appreciation of Louisiana’s history, and Kindrell’s professionalism and insight truly elevated the entire visit.
I would highly recommend this tour—and especially Kindrell—to anyone visiting from New Orleans and looking for an informative and impactful plantation experience.
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Wizardoop
Nov 11, 2025
Kin was an engaging and knowledgeable guide who made the trip both fun and informative - Kin was an excellent guide who kept our group of ten engaged throughout the trip. His commentary on the region’s history during the drive to and from the plantation was both informative and enjoyable.
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Janet_f
Oct 25, 2025
Gained an understanding of the post-emancipation period of repression n - Our guide at the plantation made this a memorable and thought-provoking tour. I learned so much and was truly appreciative of the deeper understanding of the struggles of former slaves who had no choice but to remain in an exploitative system of repression.
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Sarah_n
Aug 11, 2025
Ken was one of the most... - Ken was one of the most knowledgeable, well researched, and hospitable tour guides. He made sure we saw everything we wanted and things we didn't know we wanted. Ken's personality and facts made the experience memorable. The Laura plantation guides handled the tour with respect and knowledge. Ken's additional knowledge made the trip extra worth it, giving his insight and perspective along the way.
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687herv_b
Jun 16, 2025
Absolutely Perfect - Kindrell, our host, was really awesome. Everything was perfect.
He takes care of you, drives safely, knows absolutely everything on Louisiana. He can also give you a lot of precious advices (restaurants, things to do…).
100% professional and 100% recommendable.
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Pennyla5463qc
Mar 7, 2025
Excellent and highly recommend Ks Luxery - Kindrell Faulk Was a fabulous host very knowledgeable and so friendly and funny.
He makes the drive a pleasure and you learn so much from his experience and knowledge of the city of New Orleans. Thank you Kindrell. I highly recommend is luxury :) 10/10 Penny Uk
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