Destrehan Plantation Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Destrehan Plantation in 2025?

Destrehan Plantation tickets cost US$27 for adults ages 18–59, US$25 for adults 60-plus, US$16 for children ages 7 to 17, and US$24 for active military members. Children under 7 visit for free. Tickets include a guided tour led by an interpreter.

Q: What is the best way to get to Destrehan Plantation from New Orleans?

The best way to get to Destrehan Plantation from New Orleans is to join a tour that includes round-trip transportation from your hotel or a central meeting point. You can also rent a car and drive yourself. The journey usually takes around 30–45 minutes each way.

Q: Is Destrehan Plantation wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Destrehan Plantation is wheelchair accessible. There's ramp access at the main house and the plantation's Miller-Haydel Museum. The gift shop, which sells handmade crafts and other souvenirs, is also accessible. However, not all tours from New Orleans are wheelchair-friendly, so it’s best to check before you book.

Q: What are the tour options at Destrehan Plantation?

There are loads of different tour options at Destrehan Plantation. Admission to the plantation includes a regular tour led by a costumed interpreter (French and Spanish tours are available on request, with advanced notice). Private tour options for groups are also available, as are special nighttime "Haunted Plantation Tours."

Q: How long does a visit to Destrehan Plantation take?

The Destrehan Plantation tour takes around 45 minutes, but you should give yourself at least 90 minutes at the plantation. That way, you'll have enough time to go on the tour, visit the gift shop, and wander the manicured grounds.

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Experience the Lower Mississippi Valley’s oldest documented plantation home with this excursion at Destrehan Plantation. While most other plantations are far away, this is the only plantation accessible by rideshare or taxi. Follow a costumed guide to learn about the plantation’s social, political, and economic history, explore an exhibit dedicated to the revolt of 1811, and experience a folk-life demonstration on the expansive, well-preserved grounds.

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Destrehan Plantation Tour

45 minutesFree Cancellation

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An interactive way to learn about the history of Destrehan Plantation, this night tour takes you on a journey to delve into the rich history of diverse groups like enslaved Africans, free creoles of color, Acadians, and Native Americans who shaped Louisiana's cultural tapestry. Learn about the 1811 slave revolt, walk among lingering spirits, and trace the evolution of Voodoo in south Louisiana. Uncover the mysteries behind this often misunderstood religion with the help of your personal storyteller.

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Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Destrehan Plantation 1811 Slave Revolt Tour with Transportation

On this guided experience, travel from New Orleans to historic Destrehan Plantation while your guide brings the events of 1811 to life. Learn about the people who participated, the path of the uprising, Destrehan Plantation’s connection to its aftermath, and the trials held on the property. But history isn’t the only thing said to linger here. As you explore the historic grounds, hear accounts, legends, and unexplained stories associated with Destrehan Plantation and the surrounding area. Your guide will separate documented history from local lore while exploring why places marked by generations of life, loss, and conflict often become the center of paranormal stories. Learn how the uprising spread along Louisiana’s German Coast Hear the stories of those who risked everything in pursuit of freedom Hear local legends and accounts of unexplained activity associated with the property Experience Louisiana history with a touch of the paranormal

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Destrehan Plantation 1811 Slave Revolt Tour with Transportation

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $69

1811 Slave Revolt Tour at Destrehan Plantation

Step into one of the most powerful and haunting chapters of Louisiana history with our immersive 1811 Slave Revolt Experience at Destrehan Plantation. Journey back to the night when hundreds of enslaved men and women risked everything in pursuit of freedom during the largest slave uprising in U.S. history. Walk the grounds where rebellion once echoed through the cane fields, and hear the true stories of courage, resistance, fear, and survival that forever changed the region. Through dramatic storytelling & deeply researched historical accounts, guests will uncover the hidden realities of plantation life and the brave individuals who stood against unimaginable oppression in 1811 Louisiana. Hear chilling narratives, designed to educate, move, and leave a lasting impression. Perfect for history lovers seeking something beyond the ordinary New Orleans experience. Walk the grounds where rebellion rose. Book your unforgettable journey into the shadows of 1811 at Destrehan Plantation today.

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1811 Slave Revolt Tour at Destrehan Plantation

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $30

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Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $179

Explore the eerie history of Destrehan Plantation on a 90 minute long haunted tour that comes alive at night. Guided by an experienced interpreter, delve into chilling tales of the 1811 Slave Revolt and the spirits said to haunt this historic sugar plantation. Engage with interactive equipment like dowsing rods and EMF readers while wandering the Big House and grounds. This captivating experience is perfect for history buffs and ghost enthusiasts alike, available Thursday to Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Uber, Lyft, and Taxi services provide transportation to and from the plantation. 90 minute interactive haunted history tour at Destrehan Plantation - Guided by a skilled interpreter sharing ghostly tales - Use of specialized equipment like dowsing rods and spirit boxes - Available Thursday through Sunday, starting at 6:30 p.m. with flexible transport options

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Destrehan Plantation Haunted Ghost Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $30

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New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch

Experience the elegance of New Orleans’ antebellum south on this full-day historical plantation tour. In a small group, visit Destrehan Plantation, Whitney Plantation, then Houmas House Plantation, where you’ll view stunning architecture, oak‐lined esplanades, and former slave quarters while hearing fascinating – and often somber – pre‐Civil war histories from expert guides. You'll also enjoy a private, unlimited gourmet buffet luncheon, served exclusively for your group at Houmas House.

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New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Destrehan Plantation Tour - Transportation & Lunch Included

Established in 1787, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented Plantation in the lower Mississippi River valley. Take a step back in time on a French Creole plantation, and let our historical interpreters captivate you with stories of free and enslaved families who lived there. Experience a true-life storytelling of the Destrehan family and enslaved plantation workers. See an original document signed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison and an exhibit and intimate account of Charles Paquet, an enslaved mulatto and master builder components. Explore the Education Center displaying the 1811 Slave Revolt and the Rost Home Colony/Freedman’s Bureau exhibits. The Legacy Room showcases original artifacts and documents from the family members. Destrehan Plantation is only 30 minutes from New Orleans and 10 minutes from the New Orleans International Airport, and your tour includes pickup from most centrally located New Orleans locations.

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Destrehan Plantation Tour - Transportation & Lunch Included

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Private Citywide Driving Tour with Destrehan Plantation

Explore the alluring beauty of New Orleans with a unique 5.5-hour private driving tour. Unearth secrets from this vibrant city and its history through an exciting guided excursion to the many sights and attractions. Make good use of your time in NOLA, and visit Destrehan Plantation, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, and Hurricane Katrina Memorial, while passing through many of the well-known neighborhoods.

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Private Citywide Driving Tour with Destrehan Plantation

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Some places are haunted by stories. Others seem to remember what happened there. This Halloween weekend, when the last visitors leave and darkness settles over Destrehan Plantation, you’ll be invited to enter one of Louisiana’s most historic properties for an after-hours paranormal investigation. Once the doors close and the plantation grows silent, the investigation begins. Walk through centuries-old spaces in near darkness. Use paranormal investigation equipment. Call out into empty rooms. Listen for footsteps, voices, knocks, and movements that shouldn’t be there. And if something answers… Will you have the courage to answer back? No haunted-house actors. No staged scares. Just darkness. History. Investigation. And the possibility that you aren’t investigating alone. The question isn’t whether you believe in ghosts. It’s what you’ll believe when you leave. Conduct a hands-on paranormal investigation Explore the plantation after dark Use paranormal investigation equipment

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Paranormal Investigation Haunted Plantation With NOLACHILLS

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from $99

Private Louisiana Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Visiting Louisiana’s historic plantations provides insight into life in the Antebellum South and one of the most significant periods in US history, and this tour visits two in one day. Experience 19th-century life at Destrehan Plantation with a guide in period dress. Afterwards, head to Houmas House for a delicious, elegant lunch, a tour of the sugar cane plantation, and magnificent views along the Mississippi River.

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Private Louisiana Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $1,095

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What are people saying about Destrehan Plantation

Destrehan Plantation Tour

Loni_M, Jul 2026

Everything you would...

Everything you would expect and more!! Both our guides (Ann and Parker) were wonderfully versed in all things Destrehan Plantation and history around it. If you can keep teenaged girls interested then you’re doing something right 😉

Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour

Shawnee_K, Sep 2026

Book this tour!

Trish was amazing!!!! So knowledgeable about all the history, super friendly and funny too. Highly recommend!

Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour

Lenora_G, Aug 2026

Great experience!

Trish was an amazing host, she is very knowledgeable and funny. My boys (teenagers) had a great time and loved Trish. I would recommend this tour and if you have Trish as your guide you won't be disappointed.

Destrehan Plantation Tour

Dara_W, Jul 2026

black woman visits plantation

It was extremely educational. We toured through the house with our amazing guide Peter and then walked the rest of the grounds by ourselves. This is the only plantation I’ve ever visited, but the lack of POC was both disappointing and unsurprising. I imagine it’s common for workers to dress like the time period, but I can’t help but consider the souls watching modern white people.

Destrehan Plantation Tour

Corey_H, Jun 2026

A very interesting,...

A very interesting, thorough, and well organized tour. Our tour guide Brenda was very knowledgeable. I thought it was a good combination of guided tour and ability to roam yourself through the outer buildings. I've toured many plantations in Virginia as that's where my family's from. I really enjoyed learning the difference between the LA system and that of the rest of the US. Also, half an hour closer to NO than the he others!