Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Go beyond the myths of the American South at Laura, where intimate, first-hand accounts explore the lives of four generations of one Louisiana Creole family, both free and enslaved. Laura’s new, permanent exhibit examines in biographical detail the lives of Africans on the plantation, from enslavement into the 20th century. Along the Great River Road only 50 minutes from New Orleans, the fully guided experience includes the Big House, gardens & original 1840s slave cabins. Laura is open daily from 9:30AM - 5PM except for major holidays. The first tour of the day begins at 10:00 AM until the last tour of the day at 3:20 PM.
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- Christina N5 contributionsOak Alley and SarahThis was a beautiful tour, everything was lovely and the tour guides were very informative and eager to answer questions. Most of the information related to the generations of families living in the main homes. I would have liked a little more information on the slaves lives but maybe no history could be found. One of the tour guides was a little bit grouchy and very programmed in what he said. He didn’t seem to be having much fun. But overall it was wonderful. My favorite part was the magnificent live oak trees.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 17, 2023
- Ciol C33 contributionsI recommendThe tour was good, with some nice explanations. We had the tour in french with a nice young girl. Only thing disappointing was, at the end of the tour you can’t take anymore pictures, you have to leave. I think it’s nice for people to take a few minutes for themselves to really imagine the place. I would recommend this place.Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 3, 2023
- Dreamer5245022 contributionsInsightful Historical Tour. Highly recommend.This guided tour gave me a fascinating glimpse into the lives of four generations of a Creole family and the enslaved people who built and worked on the plantation. I appreciated hearing honest stories about power and wealth that make me curious to learn more. Bring your children for an important history lesson! However, I wouldn’t recommend this tour for toddlers or preschoolers as there’s a lot of listening required.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 7, 2024
- JepsoncloughAdlington, United Kingdom31 contributionsExcellent tourWe knew little of plantation life in Louisianna (didn't even know it was sugar not cotton) but the tour enlightened us to all aspects of life. The good (women running businesses in 19th century) and the bad (slavery) were covered by our excellent guide. His telling the story of the plantation through individual stories made it all feel real. I can't walk far or stand for long but was able to manage the tour as there are seats at all the stopping points.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 9, 2024
- Teresa CEdwardsville, Illinois112 contributionsExcellent Creole Plantation TourWe were on way to FL and decided to travel to New Orleans first and spend a day doing Plantation Tours. We wanted a Creole Plantation and I’m glad to picked Laura. Awesome afternoon with our guide, who was very knowledgeable about every generation as well as the slaves who lived there. Highly recommend!!Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 12, 2024
- caroline n8 contributionsVery informative and enjoyableUnbelievable trip. It is a working sugarcane farm. No columns no mansion like Oak Alley. However, Pam our guide really told us about the intrigue and suspense concerning the family. She was a wealth of information. It made the trip so exciting.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 13, 2024
- Rebekah M1 contributionExcellent experienceI didn't know what to expect at the Laura Plantation and was so glad for the time there. I appreciated the vast knowledge of the staff and tour guides, and their honesty in talking about difficult things, answering challenging questions, and speaking openly about the complexities of the historical relationships at the plantation. I learned and felt a lot while on that tour and feel grateful for the experience.Visited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 24, 2024
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Dec 2022 • Family
This is a tour you must do. We were with my parents and my teenage kids. We all thought it was the best tour we’ve ever been on and largely in part because of our tour guide, Logan. He did an amazing job in telling the stories of both the owners of the plantation and the enslaved. There were about 35 people on our tour and our tour guide made sure everyone was in the room before he started talking. We didn’t miss anything. We thank you Logan for telling us the stories of the Laura Plantation.
Written December 24, 2022
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nylady21
Philadelphia, PA679 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The multi-generational history of the owning family and the enslaved people who worked there was well presented. I enjoyed seeing the construction of the house including the fire damage. The view of the land that was once part of the plantation really helped me understand the scale of the original property. The quarters for the enslaved people were sobering. It was sobering to consider that once Emancipation occurred, the families who were then sharecroppers continued to be there until 1977. The property still has some ongoing restoration but it’s well worth visiting and supporting.
Written February 24, 2020
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Kevin U
Columbia, TN292 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This is a MUST visit while in the NOLA area. We immersed ourselves in history for a couple of hours. Our guide Al was absolutely amazing, sincere and a personal student of Creole history, part of a 14 generation family line in St. James Parish. He made an already fascinating historical place come alive for our large tour group.
I highly recommend this. Plan on at least 2 hours on site. Excellent value for the money.
I highly recommend this. Plan on at least 2 hours on site. Excellent value for the money.
Written February 7, 2020
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Heidi De Haas
Peoria, IL108 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
This wasn’t our first plantation tour but definitely by far the best. Our guide Logan was amazing. He kept us interested for all 75 minutes even our two young kids (8 and 11 years). The plantation is nicely renovated and it’s a unique history.
Highly recommend to visit this one.
Highly recommend to visit this one.
Written November 23, 2022
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Jepsonclough
Adlington, UK31 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We knew little of plantation life in Louisianna (didn't even know it was sugar not cotton) but the tour enlightened us to all aspects of life. The good (women running businesses in 19th century) and the bad (slavery) were covered by our excellent guide. His telling the story of the plantation through individual stories made it all feel real. I can't walk far or stand for long but was able to manage the tour as there are seats at all the stopping points.
Written January 9, 2024
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Julien C
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Apr 2023 • Friends
Great tour! We had done Oak Alley and Whitney which were each very food in their own way, but Laura was the most complete. You can see both the slave side and the owners side. The whole staff was so welcoming and our guide Crystal was fantastic, very knowlogeable, and funny. She made it come alive with her details on the lives of all the people involved in this place. The tour was approx. 1h and I encourage you to take it, it's worth every penny!
Written April 13, 2023
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Dreamer524502
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
This guided tour gave me a fascinating glimpse into the lives of four generations of a Creole family and the enslaved people who built and worked on the plantation. I appreciated hearing honest stories about power and wealth that make me curious to learn more. Bring your children for an important history lesson! However, I wouldn’t recommend this tour for toddlers or preschoolers as there’s a lot of listening required.
Written January 7, 2024
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Michelle
Lancaster, PA37 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The tour is a disappointment. Do not waste your time or money. We had Rocky as a tour guide, he should stay in the gift shop. He is boring, soft spoken and couldn’t answer my questions about the construction of the house. Rocky sounded like he was reading from a script. I wanted to walk away from the tour, I was hoping that it was going to get better. I was wrong. I wasted an hour and ten minutes of my vacation. The Laura plantation is the worst tour we took that day. I wish I could have asked for a refund!
Do yourself a favor and take the Whitney tour, that tour put Laura tour guides to shame.
Do yourself a favor and take the Whitney tour, that tour put Laura tour guides to shame.
Written February 11, 2020
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Michael R
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Feb 2020 • Family
This was a unique opportunity to learn about the amazing history of a creole plantation in Louisiana. There are so many stories tied to this place. It’s incredible seeing how slaves and their owners lived and worked running a plantation in the 1800s.
Crystal was an excellent tour guide providing insightful history lessons on what took place here.
Crystal was an excellent tour guide providing insightful history lessons on what took place here.
Written February 29, 2020
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Steve t
Colorado392 contributions
Feb 2020
I'm beginning to think the plantation owners get together to develop their tour stories as no two are alike. This tour focused on the family and fights for controlling interest in the business. Some very strong women at the center of the saga. The tour guide was great.
Written September 12, 2020
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How long does the guided tour last?
Written September 15, 2020
Laura P
Vacherie, Louisiana
The guided tour lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes. You should allow for 2 hours on-site so you can also visit the self-guided museum exhibit.
Written September 15, 2020
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
If you are flexible with the tour times and don’t mind waiting possibly you should be fine. You can also call the Plantation- they are very helpful.
Written May 10, 2019
Bonjour, je voudrais acheter en ligne des billets pour la visite en français. Mais cette option n'est pas possible sur le site de Withney Plantation. Comment avez-vous fait ?
Written January 30, 2019
Nous avons pris les billets sur places. Aucun problème.
Written January 31, 2019
Do you have to pay for a tour or can you walk some of the grounds freely?
Written January 4, 2019
The plantation house doesn’t look like much from the outside. Sure you could take its’ picture from the road. However, It’s the stories that the guide will tell that will bring the history here to life. Laura has quite the story.
Written May 10, 2019
Is it difficult finding a lyft or Uber driver from the plantation back to New Orleans?
Written April 5, 2018
As mentioned above New Orleans is an hour from the Plantation....probably renting a car would be the best idea....
Written April 8, 2018
Bonjour, comment peut-on être sûr d'avoir une visite en français ? Je ne trouve pas d'indication dans ce sens lors de la réservation. Merci pour votre aide.
Written January 10, 2018
Les visites en français sont à 11h, 13h et 15h. Il suffit de planifier votre venue sur ces créneaux. Sur place, le guide qui est de permanence vous accueillera directement :)
Written January 10, 2018
Cantrall
Auburn, Washington
We will be taking the tour of the Laura plantation - does anyone have any suggestions of a good place to eat dinner in the (somewhat) area afterwards? Thank you!
Written March 7, 2017
Laura P
Vacherie, Louisiana
There is a great restaurant just next door to Laura called B&C Riverside Seafood Market & Restaurant. The local, home cooked Creole/Cajun food is excellent and we recommend it to all our guests.
You can also find them here on Tripadvisor under B & C Seafood Market & Cajun Restaurant.
Bon appétit !
Written March 8, 2017
Bonsoir avez vous réserve vos billets à l avance ?nous partons au mois d août cordialement
Written July 12, 2016
Bonjour,
Les visites en français se font tous les jours à 11h, 13h et 15h.
Written August 9, 2016
No, solo in inglese e in francese. Ma prima del tour ti forniscono una dettagliata guida scritta in italiano che ti permetterà di capire tutto.
Written June 27, 2016
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