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Destrehan Plantation Tour

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Destrehan Plantation View From River Road
Historical Interpreters
Old Cistern
Live Oak Tree
Slave Cabins

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Located just 25 minutes from New Orleans and 10 minutes away from the New Orleans International Airport, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented plantation home in the Lower Mississippi Valley. It is also the only plantation accessible by rideshare or taxi. Our tours are rich in political, social and economic history. After the tour, guests can view a folk-life demonstration, visit our 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit, explore the grounds, picnic under a live oak tree draped in Spanish Moss and shop in our Plantation Store for unique hand-made items by local craft artisans. We are handicap accessible and kid friendly!

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  • Lunch Our Indigo Cafe is now open selling and serving sandwiches & wraps, pastries, beverages, Blue Bell ice cream, Sundaes, BARQ's root bear floats, and more.
  • Gift Shop
  • Folk-Life Demonstration

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    River Road
    Destrehan, LA 70047, USA

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    Destrehan Plantation

    Our costumed historical interpreters will enlighten you with stories of those who lived on the plantation free and enslaved. After guests can view a folk-life demonstration and self-explore our grounds and dependency buildings, which include a slave cabin with an enslaved registry, an overseer's cabin showcasing our 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit, an outdoor kitchen, a washroom, a trapper's cabin and our Legacy Room displaying original documents and artifacts from the family members.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Destrehan Plantation Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Activity code: C-115274P1

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Destrehan Plantation Tour?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • Lunch. Our Indigo Cafe is now open selling and serving sandwiches & wraps, pastries, beverages, Blue Bell ice cream, Sundaes, BARQ's root bear floats, and more.
    • Gift Shop.
    • Folk-Life Demonstration.
    • Guided Tour by Costumed Guides.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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    Apr 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Destrehan Plantation Tour is as follows:

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    Apr 2025
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Destrehan Plantation Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Havana. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

     

     

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    • LunchOur Indigo Cafe is now open selling and serving sandwiches & wraps, pastries, beverages, Blue Bell ice cream, Sundaes, BARQ's root bear floats, and more.
    • Gift Shop
    • Folk-Life Demonstration
    • Guided Tour by Costumed Guides

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    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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