St. Joseph Plantation
St. Joseph Plantation
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
About
St. Joseph is open for tours! We are following proper CDC guidelines to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable. Please visit our website for details at www.stjosephplantation.com. Enjoy a relaxed tour or the St. Joseph home and grounds. Learn about sugar farming in rural South Louisiana, and about all those who contributed to the home and land since its beginning. St. Joseph has also been the home of several film and TV projects, including "Queen Sugar", "12 Years a Slave", "Mudbound", "Underground", and more. We are open 7 days a week from 9:30a-4p with 7 tour options available each day.
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- Alison SimsVirginia Beach, Virginia13 contributionsFelicity Plantation Tour with Mrs. SylviaWe toured St. Joseph plantation last year and loved it so much we decided to come back when the sister grounds, Felicity Plantation, re-opened after Hurricane Ida. Mrs. Sylvia took us on the tour (one she wrote and put together herself for the plantation) and it was absolutely wonderful. St. Joseph & Felicity are family owned/run and the feel of the tour is much preferred to than other larger plantations on river road. Family stories are shared alongside historical details and merge into a visit that makes you feel and understand what it was like living in the home. Both are also filled with filming locations for many movies and tv shows which was cool to see and recognize. Absolutely terrific! Thank you Mrs. Sylvia.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 19, 2023
- MeghanSalt Lake City, Utah18 contributionsGreat stop for history loversThis is a wonderful location! The house is a treasure. It is a great example of plantations on the 'German Coast,' but also has many unique characteristics (especially as pertains to family history and architecture), which adds to the personal charm of the property. Adrian, our guide, is a real gem! Very well informed, welcoming, and enthusiastically shared her knowledge with us (even taking extra time with us to answer our many questions).Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten December 15, 2023
- Ana D1 contributionA time-travel experience.It was a gorgeous day & the grounds were fabulous! Not to mention, a beautiful home! Our tour guide was amazing, knowledgeable. As she shared the history of this beautiful home it’s like I traveled in time. It’s as if my mind was transported into the time period. I loved that she shared stories shared by some descendants of previous inhabitants of the plantation home. My daughter & I had a wonderful time & recommend touring St. Joseph Plantation to everyone!Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 13, 2024
- MaryJo M3 contributionsSt Joseph and Felicity Plantations. Great homes to tour!!We had great guides, thanks Anne and Adrienne!! We were the only couple there at the 11:00 tour, so it was like we had private tours!! Anne was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the property and surrounding area for the St Joseph Plantation, while Adrienne (who is a relative of the owners) was our guide for Felicity. Adrienne was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the family history! She gave us a tour even though they were getting the house ready for a family wedding. We actually meet some of the family who were visiting the house for the wedding. Both of these plantations are definitely worth visiting.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 20, 2024
- Deborah T1 contributionAmazing Tour of St. Joseph PlantstionThis was a remarkably entertaining and learning tour. This is a must see plantation, would not have known about it if we hadn’t passed it. We had a private tour since there were only two of us. We learned so much of the history of the family and the sugar cane fields.Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten April 29, 2024
- Explore484188647181 contributionInteresting and informativeWe toured both homes, and thoroughly enjoyed the tours. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. They took their time, did not rush us and answered all of our questions. We highly recommend taking these tours, but be sure to bring cash if you plan to tip. There’s no ATM on site.Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 19, 2024
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Family_Vetkamp
Maarssen, The Netherlands2 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Fantastic tour and family story. The house had the most personal approach of all the sugar cane plantations I have visited in the New Orleans area. Moreover, the furniture was almost all original and authentic. Another fun fact is that the plantation has been in the family for four generations. Much better than the more commercial plantations. As far as I'm concerned, it's a top ten and highly recommended.
Written May 4, 2024
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Patrick
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
No commercial approach where the time taken by the guide is limited, but an authentic story told in a fascinating way by a guide who can tell more than a pre-prepared story. The guide also presents it in a very enthusiastic way. If you want to get to know the real plantations, this plantation is definitely recommended.
Written August 4, 2023
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Stu B
Columbia, MD225 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
As a life long student of history, I was disappointed in our tour. To me, the tour discussed the business of sugar production, the ways and means of the various owners, but very little about on whose backs the wealth was amassed. There was discussion of the antebellum period, and from 1877 onward. What happened at the end of the Civil War, and what happened to the house and grounds during Reconstruction? Our guide was knowledgeable about the family, and the family reunions on the property at certain times of the year. But very little about the slaves, their conditions, etc. More needs to be provided.
Written April 13, 2023
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Meghan
Salt Lake City, UT18 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
This is a wonderful location! The house is a treasure. It is a great example of plantations on the 'German Coast,' but also has many unique characteristics (especially as pertains to family history and architecture), which adds to the personal charm of the property. Adrian, our guide, is a real gem! Very well informed, welcoming, and enthusiastically shared her knowledge with us (even taking extra time with us to answer our many questions).
Written December 15, 2023
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Ana D
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Family
It was a gorgeous day & the grounds were fabulous! Not to mention, a beautiful home!
Our tour guide was amazing, knowledgeable. As she shared the history of this beautiful home it’s like I traveled in time. It’s as if my mind was transported into the time period.
I loved that she shared stories shared by some descendants of previous inhabitants of the plantation home.
My daughter & I had a wonderful time & recommend touring St. Joseph Plantation to everyone!
Our tour guide was amazing, knowledgeable. As she shared the history of this beautiful home it’s like I traveled in time. It’s as if my mind was transported into the time period.
I loved that she shared stories shared by some descendants of previous inhabitants of the plantation home.
My daughter & I had a wonderful time & recommend touring St. Joseph Plantation to everyone!
Written February 13, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Alison Sims
Virginia Beach, VA13 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We toured St. Joseph plantation last year and loved it so much we decided to come back when the sister grounds, Felicity Plantation, re-opened after Hurricane Ida. Mrs. Sylvia took us on the tour (one she wrote and put together herself for the plantation) and it was absolutely wonderful. St. Joseph & Felicity are family owned/run and the feel of the tour is much preferred to than other larger plantations on river road. Family stories are shared alongside historical details and merge into a visit that makes you feel and understand what it was like living in the home. Both are also filled with filming locations for many movies and tv shows which was cool to see and recognize. Absolutely terrific! Thank you Mrs. Sylvia.
Written October 19, 2023
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Explore48418864718
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Family
We toured both homes, and thoroughly enjoyed the tours. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. They took their time, did not rush us and answered all of our questions. We highly recommend taking these tours, but be sure to bring cash if you plan to tip. There’s no ATM on site.
Written June 19, 2024
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chnalvr
Seattle, WA44 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
I visited both St. Joseph and Felicity plantations on a combined ticket and tour. The houses and grounds are in excellent condition. My tour guide was very flexible, willing to answer every one of my numerous questions. The one part of both tours that could be improved upon is including much more information and personal stories of the enslaved people who toiled on both properties, rather than so much information about the enslavers.
Written August 14, 2023
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MaryJo M
3 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We had great guides, thanks Anne and Adrienne!! We were the only couple there at the 11:00 tour, so it was like we had private tours!! Anne was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the property and surrounding area for the St Joseph Plantation, while Adrienne (who is a relative of the owners) was our guide for Felicity. Adrienne was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the family history! She gave us a tour even though they were getting the house ready for a family wedding. We actually meet some of the family who were visiting the house for the wedding. Both of these plantations are definitely worth visiting.
Written April 20, 2024
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Pam P
3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
We were privileged to experience the Midnight Mourning Tour, which was fantastic. Although it was difficult to navigate transportation so late at night, it was well worth the effort. Our host was so knowledgeable and it was refreshing to hear the history of this grand plantation throughout the tour. We even enjoyed a special treat from the lovely Satsuma tree near the plantation's entrance! I hear there are some exciting offerings at Christmas soon to be available. We will certainly return!
Written October 27, 2024
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Don't want to purchase advance tickets but will only be in area for one day. Is it too risky to wait to buy tickets directly at plantation for same day tour?
Written May 9, 2019
Do you have to pay for a tour or can you walk some of the grounds freely?
Written January 4, 2019
Yes you have to pay for a tour of the house. Well worth it. I think you can walk the grounds without paying, but I would recommend you ask first at the visitor center before doing so. It would be the courteous think to do. Hope this helps.
Written January 5, 2019
How long does ot take to look round plantation
Written March 9, 2017
2 hours max. It was fun, and the tour guide made it personal.
Written March 24, 2017
We are interested in seeing how sugar cane is harvested and processed is that part of the tour
Written November 23, 2016
Maureen G
Vacherie, Louisiana
We do include a short film about the sugar cane process. You can also ask the tour guide for more information.
We have been planting cane for over 140 years.
Maureen
Written November 23, 2016
how do we get to the plantation? by taxi, bus? we will be in new orleans
Written August 10, 2016
St. Joseph & Felicity Plantation
Vacherie, Louisiana
You can rent a car or call Let's Just Ride at 504 408 2025
Written August 15, 2016
Hi, how long is the tour? how much time do we need to allot for it?
Written April 29, 2016
St. Joseph & Felicity Plantation
Vacherie, Louisiana
About 1 hour for the tour and 30 min to walk around the grounds.
Written April 29, 2016
Do I have to pay a fee to just walk around the grounds? We aren't quite sure we will have time for a proper "tour" but would love to walk around the grounds.
Written June 10, 2015
Maureen G
Vacherie, Louisiana
It is $8 to walk around the grounds which is a self-guided tour!
Written July 2, 2015
It's unfortunate that Bianca_Lo heard nothing about the slaves who lived and worked at St. Joseph Plantation. Perhaps her tour guide is the reason? We were taken to the "avenue" of slave cabins and heard details about restoration of the cabins. It was fascinating to visualize, in our minds, the slave families whose own community was right there, not too far from the main house.
Written January 7, 2015
Maureen G
Vacherie, Louisiana
I am so sorry you did not hear more because we have records of rhe slaves that lived on the plantation in the past.
Written May 7, 2016
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