Houmas House Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Houmas House. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Houmas House Plantation Guided Tour
• Small-Group Louisiana Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans
• Private Airboat Ride and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans
• Private Louisiana Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Self-guided tours of Houmas House gardens cost US$20, but you’ll need to join a guide to enter the house. Tours of the house and gardens cost US$35 for adults, US$25 for teens, and US$15 for kids 6–12. Children younger than 6 visit for free.

The easiest way to get to Houmas House Estate and Gardens from New Orleans is to drive or take a tour that includes transportation from your hotel or a central meeting point. The drive takes about an hour, most of which is along the Interstate 10 freeway.

Yes, there are overnight accommodations at Houmas House. Visitors can stay the night at the Inn at Houmas House, a collection of cottages on the plantation grounds. Various room and suite types are available, and all feature period-style furniture. Some rooms are wheelchair-accessible.

Houmas House has three dining options. The Carriage House Restaurant is elegant but kid-friendly and stays open for lunch and dinner. There's also a casual restaurant inside the Great River Road Museum, Dixie Cafe, and a fancy dinner restaurant, Latil's Landing, in the main manor house.

The best time to visit Houmas House to avoid crowds is later in the day, as most people visit between midmorning and early afternoon. However, if you come in summer, expect the potential of afternoon storms. Weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends.