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Small-Group Whitney Plantation, Museum of Slavery and St. Joseph Plantation Tour

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Delve into the history of slavery and the plantations of Louisiana on this small-group tour from New Orleans. Drive past Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River to the Whitney Plantation’s Louisiana Museum of Slavery. Learn about the lives of the enslaved people who worked there and on plantations throughout the South during a tour of the museum and restored buildings. Next, head to the Creole-style St Joseph Plantation for a tour of the working sugar plantation where the movie ’12 Years A Slave’ was filmed.
  • Self-guided tour to the Louisiana Museum of Slavery on the Whitney Plantation and St Joseph Plantation, from New Orleans
  • See authentically restored buildings and memorial artwork at the Louisiana Museum of Slavery
  • Listen to slave narratives that detail daily life for slaves on the plantation
  • Drive through the sugar cane fields of St Joseph Plantation, a working sugar plantation that dates to 1877
  • Take a guided tour of St Joseph Plantation, often led by a member of the family that owns the property
  • Learn about the making of the Oscar-winning film ’12 Years A Slave’ at St Joseph Plantation
  • Hear informative commentary from your guide about the region during the drive from New Orleans
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Hotel pickup and drop-off, with exact pick up time provided
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This tour does NOT include a meal, Snacks and drinks available for purchase
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Traveler pickup is offered
Please specify hotel at time of purchase. We pick up in New Orleans at any hotel, Bed & Breakfast or select Airbnbs, uptown (close to St. Charles Ave.), in (or close to) the French Quarter, and on the Westbank.

We do not pick up by the airport, in New Orleans East, in Slidell, or on the North Shore.

Supplier will contact you the day before your tour to give you an exact pick up time.

Departure Time

11:30 AM
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • On Tuesdays, Whitney Plantation is closed and replaced by Laura Plantation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Tours by Isabelle

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Small-Group Whitney Plantation, Museum of Slavery and St. Joseph Plantation Tour?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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What is the policy on sanitization during Small-Group Whitney Plantation, Museum of Slavery and St. Joseph Plantation Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Small-Group Whitney Plantation, Museum of Slavery and St. Joseph Plantation Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What is the maximum group size during Small-Group Whitney Plantation, Museum of Slavery and St. Joseph Plantation Tour?
A:This activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers.

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Spring Break
Carlan_M
, Sep 2021
Our tour guide was the so patient, kind and knowledgeable! I highly suggest using this company if you are considering touring. Whitney plantation was so REAL , so RAW! Covid 19 guidelines adhered to! Went with teenagers and they loved it and were engaged in excursion! Thank you
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Awakening
Shantae_L
, Aug 2021
Love the stories and the ability to really showcase the history and challenges that the enslaved had to go through! History should never be forgotten or erased!
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Humbling experience.
Jaelah_H
, Aug 2021
My group and I truly enjoyed ourselves with the tours of the plantation. The Whitney plantation was very humbling and sorrowful. It was well needed to see how my ancestors lived and so forth. The St. Joseph tour gave in-site of the lives of the master while the Whitney plantation gave in-site of the slaves and their lives. Very educational. John was an excellent guide and very friendly. Many laughs and good vibes. John was very informative and a true southern gentleman. He was punctual on arriving and departing. The van was clean, rode smooth, and was comfortable. I would recommend this tour to everyone.
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Late bus but good tour
Menda_D
, Jun 2021
We went to the St. John plantation first. I was disappointed about how late it was when I got to the St. John Plantation. The guide had to rush to the tour and we were not able to go to the slave quarters on the plantation and things were just to rushed. The Whitney Plantation was amazing. I loved how every was able to move at their own pace and hear the plantation on their own devices (phones). Make sure you bring hearing wear (headphones, earbuds).
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2021
Thank you Ms Menda for your review. We are so glad you found Whitney Plantation to be amazing and not rushed! Indeed, we pride ourselves on being punctual, however safety is first and foremost...we were delayed that day by very heavy downpours which caused us to arrive 30 minutes behind schedule at the 1st Plantation! Since the last entry allowed at Whitney is 2:30 pm, we had to make sure to get you there in a timely manner or we could not have gotten in! We are very sorry you felt rushed during the 1st part of the tour! We love guiding visitors around our beautiful Louisiana and doing it in a SAFE way is always our priority! Thank you again for having come on our tour! Isabelle C.
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Whitney Plantation Tour
Michelle_C
, Jun 2021
It was one of the best tours I have ever done . The tour guide,Giselle was wonderful ! She was very knowledgeable .The subject matter of the tour is sensitive and she was very empathetic and caring. I was hesitant to take the tour being a black women but it was worth it.
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Whitney and St Joseph plantation tours
Erinn_G
, Jun 2021
Tours by Isabelle is tour company we used. Our tour guide Giselle was amazing. Both plantations that we visited gave us a real history lesson. This is great tour to do if you plan on going to New Orleans.
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qiana_l
, Nov 2020
I didn't like that your wi fi dont work u are left to visit alone so u are giving a website to down load audio . It didn't work so we was lost to take guess at what we saw
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2020
Thank you for your review, and yes, you are 100% correct, the wi-do reception is not the best out in the country where Whitney Plantation is located and that’s why I always email as well as text every single guest, ahead of time, about the importance of downloading the Whitney app before arriving at that location. I am sorry if you didn’t receive the notice I had sent to your party on that! And I’m glad you enjoyed the rest of our plantation tour enough to give it five stars! Thank you.
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St. Joseph and Whitney Plantation Tour!
Sharon_S
, Oct 2020
Great Experience! I highly recommend it. Not only did we get a tour of both plantations but Miss Isabelle was full of knowledge about the history of Louisiana and the unique terrain of the area. Loved it! Will definitely do another one when I am back next Spring!
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2020
Oh wow, this is a wonderful review. Thank you Miss Sharon, and it was truly my pleasure to share all of this information with you. We wIll be so happy to have you back in the spring.
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Great day
HOPKHE_H
, Feb 2020
Loved the small group. Tour guides were amazing and knew so much Highly recommend. Especial note for Gene at Isabelle Tours he kept us informed and entertained all the way. Great knowledge and passion for his city
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Important to Understand our History
pafemdr
, Feb 2020
Tour guide John Hall was great! Prompt, friendly and very well-informed about history and NOLA in general. Even told me where to find dancing where the locals go. (I did. 😁 Thanks, John). Whitney was impressive.
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