Guided Tours

From New Orleans: Whitney Plantation Tour

Confront slavery's history at Whitney Plantation in Louisiana on a day trip from New Orleans, with round-trip coach transport included.

Listen to a self-guided audio tour centered on first-person slave narratives as you move through exhibits and memorial artwork on site.

See the Big House, one of the earliest raised Creole cottages in Louisiana, and learn about the Whitney Plantation Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

Travel along the Mississippi River corridor and glimpse other landmark plantations such as Laura, Oak Alley, Evergreen, Felicity, and St. Joseph.

Round-trip transportation

Self-guided audio tour of the 272-year-old plantation site with a focus on first-person slave narratives

View museum exhibits, memorial artwork and restored buildings

See historic outbuildings of a Louisiana working plantation

Learn about the Big House, one of the earliest Louisiana raised Creole cottages

Pass Evergreen, Felicity, St. Joseph, Laura and Oak Alley Plantations

Gratuities

Food and drinks

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

What to bring

Ticket: Display your barcoded voucher at the Lighthouse Ticket Office 15 minutes before your tour time.

Device for audio: Bring a cell phone, tablet, or iPad to use the Whitney Plantation audio tour app.

Headphones: Bring your own headphones to listen comfortably to the self-guided audio tour.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: Guests using a wheelchair can access the gift shop, restrooms, museum, and plantation grounds.

Terrain: The plantation grounds include uneven gravel paths that may be challenging for some guests.

Additional information

Tour style: The Whitney Plantation visit operates as a self-guided audio tour through the grounds and exhibits.

Meeting point: Check in at the Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River.

Departure location: All tours depart from the Steamboat Natchez dock at 400 Toulouse St., directly behind JAX Brewery.

Arrival time: Arrive at the Lighthouse Ticket Office at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

Support: For questions, contact the operator by email at tours@glnosc.com or by phone at (504) 569-1401.

Booking policy: Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final.

Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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