Whitney Plantation Museum Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Whitney Plantation Museum in 2025?

Visiting the Whitney Plantation costs US$25 for self-guided audio tours for adults, and US$32 for guided tours. Admission for young visitors (ages 6–18) is US$11 for self-guided tours and US$15 for guided tours; both tours are free for children under 6 and for residents of St. John and St. James parishes.

Q: How long does a tour of Whitney Plantation take?

Guided tours of the Whitney Plantation typically take about 1.5 hours, though allow some extra time for your visit. Self-guided tours have slightly less access to the property, but may allow you to move through the site more quickly.

Q: Is photography allowed at Whitney Plantation?

Yes, photography is permitted at Whitney Plantation, but there are some rules. Pictures you take at the plantation cannot be used commercially without prior consent. Flash photography is not allowed without special permission, and taking wedding and engagement photos is prohibited. Videotaping tours is not allowed, even if it's for personal use.

Q: What are the Whitney Plantation’s opening hours?

The Whitney Plantation is open every day of the week except Tuesday, from 9:30am to 4:30pm; last entry is at 3pm. It’s also closed December 20–26 and for New Year’s Day, National Freedom Day (February 1), Mardi Gras, Easter, Thanksgiving, and the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade (August 23).

Q: Is visiting the Whitney Plantation worth it?

Yes, visiting the Whitney Plantation is worth it. The plantation focuses on educating visitors about the history of slavery in the Deep South, setting itself apart from other plantations in the area by centering the narrative on the history of enslaved people and their lives in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup

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Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup

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Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Visit the Whitney Plantation Museum—a former indigo and sugar plantation that is now dedicated to promoting an understanding of enslavement in Louisiana—on this hassle-free trip from New Orleans. Round-trip transit and admission tickets are included for your convenience. Upon arrival, learn about the brutal realities of plantation life through museum exhibits and an audio guide as you explore the site independently. You can also choose to upgrade your experience to include a 90-minute swamp tour.

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Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

5 hours 25 minutesFree Cancellation

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Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

This tour combines the private Manchac Swamp with Whitney Plantation. A decade ago Whitney Plantation, circa 1752, opened its doors to the public for the first time in its history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana completely dedicated to the history of slavery. The experience at Whitney is a self-paced audio tour. Visitors to Whitney will gain a unique perspective on the enslaved people who lived and worked here through museum exhibits, restored historic outbuildings, and hundreds of first-person narratives. Then it's a short ride to a privately-owned wildlife refuge within the Manchac Swamp, where homegrown Cajun captains will take you on a journey back to the early days of swamp exploration. They'll guide the covered pontoon boat through the mystical cypress swamp while showing off the American Alligator and abundant wildlife. Learn the history of the town of Frenier and the Cajun culture of fishing, hunting, and trapping. Get the camera ready gators leaping up for a snack!

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Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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Whitney Plantation and Museum Tour from New Orleans

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Whitney Plantation and Museum Tour from New Orleans

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Whitney Plantation Tour with New Orleans Hotel Pickup

Discover more of Louisiana on a full-day tour to the Whitney Plantation from New Orleans. Ride by minivan past the marshes of Lake Pontchartrain and along River Road, passing filming locations for the popular TV series ‘Queen Sugar’ and other productions. Then, join an audio guided tour of the Whitney Plantation and learn about the history of the enslaved and free people who once lived on the plantation.

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Whitney Plantation Tour with New Orleans Hotel Pickup

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Whitney Plantation (Guided Tour) with Bus Ride To & From N. O.

Gain a deeper understanding of American history on this visit to Louisiana’s only museum dedicated to enslaved people. After you are collected from your New Orleans hotel in a luxurious air-conditioned van, your driver will take you westwards towards the Whitney Plantation. On the way, expect to hear an overview on the history of American plantations before arriving to this impactful landmark.

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Whitney Plantation (Guided Tour) with Bus Ride To & From N. O.

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Small-Group Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Uncover Louisiana’s rich and complicated past on this small-group plantation tour. Travel along Lake Pontchartrain to the Whitney Plantation, where a self-guided app offers powerful insight into enslavement and history. Then explore the Creole heritage of Laura Plantation with a guided visit. Along the way, stop for photos at Evergreen and other historic sites, passing through scenic sugar cane fields and iconic oak-lined roads that tell stories of the South.

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Small-Group Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

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Full Day Plantation and Swamp Tour in New Orleans

Swap the bustle of New Orleans and gain a deeper understanding of American history on this two-in-one experience, with a visit to the Oak Alley Plantation and a Louisiana swamp tour with round-trip, air-conditioned transportation from your hotel. At the plantation, view exhibits and discover the powerful legacy of enslaved people—the setting offers context and understanding beyond what any guidebook can provide. Then, explore the swamp on a pontoon boat and look out for alligators and other wildlife.

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Full Day Plantation and Swamp Tour in New Orleans

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans

Put New Orleans in context without the self-drive hassles on this enriching full-day tour. First, immerse in the city’s dark history on a self-guided tour of the Whitney Plantation, with time to explore the museum independently. Next, pass by the Evergreen Plantation, where Django Unchained was filmed, and board an airboat for a high-speed swamp adventure. Your package includes small-group transfers from most New Orleans hotels.

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Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

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Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Whitney Plantation and Soul of New Orleans City Tour Combo

Gain deep, meaningful insights into American history on this combination full-day tour. After being collected from your New Orleans hotel in an air-conditioned van, you’ll arrive at the Whitney Plantation and tour Louisiana’s only museum dedicated to enslaved people with an audio guide. Afterwards, head back to the city and join the Soul of New Orleans tour, for a deep dive into the move from plantation to city life, showing how enslaved people turned their struggle into the powerful music, food, and culture that still defines the city today.

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Whitney Plantation and Soul of New Orleans City Tour Combo

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $129

Oak Alley Plantation and the Soul of New Orleans Tour Combo

Maximize your trip with a 2-in-1 combo of a New Orleans city tour and Oak Alley Plantation excursion—with transportation, hotel pickup, and logistics done by someone else. Experience a guided cultural tour of New Orleans before heading to Oak Alley Plantation to learn about what life was like on a plantation, for enslavers and the enslaved. Comprehend how slavery shaped the Crescent City and contributed to its vibrant and distinct culture.

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Oak Alley Plantation and the Soul of New Orleans Tour Combo

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

Leave New Orleans behind for a half-day excursion to Laura Plantation—with all the driving and logistics taken care of. After being picked up from your hotel, travel to Laura Plantation to learn about what life was like on an old sugar plantation, both for owners and enslaved people. Hear the history and culture of Louisiana Creole women. On the roundtrip drive you’ll see several other plantations as well as scenic Lake Pontchartrain.

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Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Pickup from New Orleans

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Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Pickup from New Orleans

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $87

Whitney Plantation and Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour Combo

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Whitney Plantation and Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour Combo

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour with Private Transportation

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Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour with Private Transportation

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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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

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Laura Plantation and Airboat Tour Combo with Hotel Pickup

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Laura Plantation and Airboat Tour Combo with Hotel Pickup

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Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Cheri_B, Mar 2026

The van was clean and...

The van was clean and cool and timely. Our tour driver, Preston, was very friendly and shared historic information and debunked some things we’ve heard about the city!

Whitney Plantation and Museum Tour from New Orleans

Sophia_Y, Apr 2026

Whitney plantation

Basic but extremely informative. Timely. No bells and whistles so use a different tour if you want someone to explain it all. The plantation is very interesting. And has incredible sculptures and written explanations. The audio tour was excellent and our bus and guide, who was sweet, was timely.

Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Peggy_M, Apr 2026

Very good experience

This is a tour about the history of slavery. It really gave me a a true picture about how the slaves were treated and how inhumane the owners were. I cant believe this really happened.

Whitney Plantation Tour with New Orleans Hotel Pickup

jason_g, Apr 2026

The true education of slavery in America

It is very intense and very emotional but extremely educational I believe everyone should experience it at least once!

Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup

Robert_K, Apr 2026

Whitney Plantation Pilgrimage

The drive to the plantation is about an hour long, but our guide Ed was very entertaining and informative along the way. They you have snacks at the plantation. Eat before you go. Hands down this is a must when visiting the new Orleans area. Very educational. the bookstore has much to offer as well.

Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Geoffrey_B, Apr 2026

This trip is a must for...

This trip is a must for anyone seeking to understand our history and the harsh realities of slavery. The plantation offers so much to the visitor as to the day to day life on a sugar plantation. The trip itself was well organized and informative. Driver was great. It was a moving experience and worth taking a few hours from your NOLA visit.

Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans

David_M, Mar 2026

The true history of plantations and slavery.

Very meaningful and eye opening. We learned the real history about how plantations operated and relied on slavery. It was important to also learn how blacks rebelled and fought against slavery and paid for it with their lives. I felt saddened but hopeful because true history was revealed and not whitewashed. Well worth experiencing.