Plantation History: Oak Alley & Whitney Tour

Immerse yourself in the insightful slave history experience at the Louisiana Whitney Plantation. Explore one of the oldest plantation sites, hear first-hand accounts, and learn about the lives of slaves and their struggles for freedom.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Whitney Plantation - Whitney Plantation offers a profound and engaging experience. Established in 1752, it serves as a significant resource for understanding the lives of those who lived, worked, and died there during the era of slavery. This five-hour tour not only allows visitors to learn more about this chapter of American history but also…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • A processing fee of 7.9% will be added to your payment
Additional Information

Discover the Louisiana Oak Alley and Whitney Plantations and gain a unique historical perspective! This 8-hour tour takes you through one of Louisiana’s oldest plantation sites, offering insights into the lives of enslaved individuals and the challenges they faced.
This educational journey will leave a lasting impression. Listen to firsthand accounts…

Location
Whitney Plantation
5099 Highway 18
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robert
Jun 21, 2026
Oak Alley and Whitney Plantation Tour - Took the Oak Alley and the Whitney Plantation Tours with Shaniyra on Sunday June 21. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our day. Miss Shaniyra is very knowledgeable, personable, and professional. Both tours were great, being African American, I enjoyed the Whitney tour more. It tells this horrible history from the slave's perspective. If you can only do one tour, I recommend the Whitney.
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Mattba1715fb
Jun 15, 2026
Great tour with meaning! - Regina was a great driver and tour guide. It was a very meaningful and powerful days to two plantations.
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Joleec268
Jun 8, 2026
Great experience - Did the plantation tour of Oak Alley and Whitney, took the bus out of New Orleans. Regina was our driver and she was great, she made sure we saw a few specifics things that was part of the history of the plantations. Great experience and worth going too!
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Kimeithab
May 30, 2026
Kirk drove the tour bus! Great TOUR and great guide - Great Tour! Kirk was our tour guide he was very knowledgeable about the plantation and the city of New Orleans.
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467noell
May 27, 2026
Whitney Plantation hald day. - From Australia, great experience being driven by Kirk. Plantation audio tour a very thought provoking experience. Amazing to hear voices of people directly connected to the plantation.
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171dayanarac
May 24, 2026
The Whitney Plantation - It was a heartbreaking but amazing experience. Everyone needs to visit a plantation tour at least once in their lives.
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U4003ebangelal
May 14, 2026
Alligator spotted - Visiting the Whitney Plantation was one of the most memorable parts of our trip. The self-guided tour was powerful, informative, and thoughtfully done, with a strong focus on the real stories of the enslaved people who lived there. The memorials and exhibits really stayed with us, and we even spotted an alligator on the property, which felt like a true Louisiana experience. Definitely worth visiting if you want a meaningful look at history.
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583jojog
May 14, 2026
Great company, great tour! - Great experience all around. Our driver, Ricky, was exceptional. He drives for a living so the ride was incredibly smooth, he was friendly, funny, and had such a deep knowledge NOLA’s history, food and culture. Cannot praise him enough!
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Camper749970
May 14, 2026
Ricky is wonderful! - Ricky, was fantastic! Timely, accommodating, and entertaining! 10/10.
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Mericf2024
Jun 15, 2026
Too Short at Whitney - I was very interested to visit the Whitney Plantation as it is entirely dedicated to the history of enslaved people in Louisiana, unlike other plantations in the area. Unfortunately, Cajun Encounters recently combined the tour with Oak Alley, which is pretty and fine, but I find that it takes too much time away from what can be spent at Whitney. I was barely able to finish the self-guided tour, let alone look at the exhibition indoors. If you would like to take a look at the exhibits, this tour is fine, but there is not enough time to read testimonies etc. in depth and to take everything in. For that, renting a car and going yourself should be the way to go if you can. Maybe Cajun Encounters should consider reinstating a Whitney-only tour with 3 hours at least to be spent there.
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From $111
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).