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St. Joseph Plantation Tour

Recommended by 90% of travelers
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New Orleans, USA
  • 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Visit a real Louisiana sugar plantation that's off the radar of most New Orleans visitors. St. Joseph’s Plantation was sold after the Civil War and has remained in the same family ever since. It's now used as a living museum, and has been featured in many TV shows and films. Explore the well-preserved main house on a guided tour, and learn about the free and enslaved people who have lived here throughout its long history.
  • Learn about the sugar industry at a historic plantation
  • Unlike many historic homes, guests are allowed to take pictures inside
  • Makes a good addition to other plantation tours along River Road
  • Avoid the crowds at this off-the-beaten-path attraction

What's Included

  • English guide

    Meeting and Pickup

    Departure Point

    • St. Joseph & Felicity Plantation, 3421 Highway 18, Vacherie, LA 70090-7073

    Ticket Redemption Point

    3421 LA-18, Vacherie, LA 70090, USA

    What To Expect

    1

    St. Joseph & Felicity Plantation

    Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Most travelers can participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.5
    based on 40 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Robert was very...

    Jill_K, Jul 2026
    Robert was very informative. It is a beautiful property. Really enjoyed the short film in the beginning to explain the sugar production process. Would liked to have seen the slave quarters too

    LOVE LOVE LOVE GUIDES Robert (St Josephs) and Mike (Felicity)!!

    Kathy_P, Jun 2026
    My sisters and I went to both the St. Josephs and Felicity tours and had a wonderful time! Both guides Robert (St Josephs) and Mike (Felicity) were absolutely great! They were very thorough in the knowledge of both houses, friendly and patient with our questions. We have been on many plantation tours and this by far was the best we have done! If you are interested in the history of the southern plantations, then you have to go to St Josephs Plantation. You will enjoy it and learn a lot.

    A must see!!!

    Eriana_W, May 2022
    This was such an amazing experience. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable of everything and answered all of our questions. I recommend this to everyone and it’s reasonably priced
    Member Pricing
    From

    $22.80

    per person
    Was $24.00(-5%)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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    On average, this is booked 19 days in advance.

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