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Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
Badge of ExcellenceNew Orleans, USA
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover more of Louisiana on a full-day tour to the Whitney Plantation from New Orleans. Ride by minivan past the marshes of Lake Pontchartrain and along River Road, passing filming locations for the popular TV series ‘Queen Sugar’ and other productions. Then, join a guided tour of the Whitney Plantation and learn about the history of the enslaved and free people who once lived on the plantation.
- Includes round-trip transportation from New Orleans
- Hear live on-board commentary from your driver about River Road
- Have time to tour the Whitney Plantation's house and grounds
- Pass by filming locations for popular TV shows and movies
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup details
We pick up from most hotels in the downtown area if your hotel is not listed pick the location nearest to you. Pick up will be between 8 AM and 8:30 AM
What To Expect
For a deeper look into Louisiana history, book this group tour to Whitley Plantation that also included round-trip transfers from New Orleans.
Your tour starts with meeting your guide and driver in the morning, then sitting back and relaxing in your air-conditioned vehicle while you make your way to the plantation. You’ll drive past Lake Pontchartrain and along River Road, where the TV show “Queen Sugar” was filmed.
Along the way , you’ll also learn about what the Core of Engineers are up to, making sure they prevent a future Hurricane Katrina from happening again.
At Whitley, go on a guided tour of the plantation and hear all about the people who lived here, both free and enslaved.
Your tour starts with meeting your guide and driver in the morning, then sitting back and relaxing in your air-conditioned vehicle while you make your way to the plantation. You’ll drive past Lake Pontchartrain and along River Road, where the TV show “Queen Sugar” was filmed.
Along the way , you’ll also learn about what the Core of Engineers are up to, making sure they prevent a future Hurricane Katrina from happening again.
At Whitley, go on a guided tour of the plantation and hear all about the people who lived here, both free and enslaved.
Whitney Plantation (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please observe silence during the transfer or travel time as a respect to your co travelers.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Operated by CRESCENT CITY TOURS & TRANSPORTATION
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- 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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Reviews
4.5
210 reviews
Sheryl_C, Apr 2024
I did a self-guided audio walking tour & I enjoyed learning about the history of the plantation from the African-American slaves'.perspective. It will take about 2 hours so give yourself time.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for coming. We really enjoyed having you until next time. Stay safe and keep smiling. ☺️😊
Kaitlyn_J, Apr 2024
Our driver was knowledgeable and friendly, kept things right on schedule. The plantation is a powerful and educational memorial.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for coming. We really enjoyed having you until next time. Stay safe and keep smiling. ☺️😊
Anna_A, Apr 2024
Brian was an excellent driver and guide to the plantation. The plantation itself is a worth while experience! So important to not forget the pass and learn from it! Would highly recommend both the plantation and the transportation services! We felt right at home with Brian and he set everyone at ease with his easy nature and humor!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for coming. We enjoyed having you until next time. Stay safe and keep smiling. ☺️☺️
Gloria_S, Apr 2024
The tour was informative. Gave an insight into our history that you only know by word of mouth or educating yourself to experiences that are available to you. When you see some of these homes in movies they look so grand and when you see it with your own eyes it brings things into perspective. Would recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for coming. We enjoyed having you until next time. Stay safe and keep smiling. ☺️☺️
Anna_C, Apr 2024
Excellent experience and service! Loved our driver for the tour! He gave us information regarding New Orleans on our way to the plantation. We felt safe being on the tour with him. The plantation was very educational and we would recommend it to all visitors. It was totally worth the money. Thank you!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for coming. We enjoyed having you until next time. Stay safe and keep smiling. ☺️☺️
eric_e, Mar 2024
Whitney brought to life the inhumanity of slavery. The institution dehumanized both the enslaved people and the slave owners
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for coming. We enjoyed having you until next time. Stay safe and keep smiling. ☺️☺️
Pat_S, Mar 2024
Very enlightening! Felt I learned what I had feared was true……………….the staff was very informed. Hope other white people visit.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for coming. We enjoyed having you until next time. Stay safe and keep smiling. ☺️☺️
Xeriah_K, Mar 2024
They left me! The tour company I can't recommend at all but the plantation is definetly worth the visit!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Normally, I would not respond to a review like this I don’t even like giving this sort of thing any traction.. But this is so bad. So let me get this straight we have 26 people on the bus and you are the only one to get left? That seems a little strange. We run a combination of Tours, and all of our tours work by timing but it is up to the customer to follow instructions. We told you to be ready for 11:45 AM that we take people to see other plantations and stop for a short break at another Plantation for a bite to eat before we head to the second tour. Unfortunately, we cannot hold up the tour because someone is late and neglected following instructions. Now you’re only telling half the truth. We didn’t leave you stranded. We only left you at the Plantation So that we can continue with the rest of the tour. You neglected to tell us that the driver told the staff at Whitney Plantation when you did show up we would return for you. So we only left you at the Whitney Plantation to continue the tour, but our intent was always to return for you and bring you back to the city. None of these things you mentioned in the review. And you also neglected to mention that my driver called you and asked you if you would like him to pick you up a bite to eat. You asked him if it would be free and he said no, but he would bring you a receipt. And you decline. That is going for beyond what necessary. So when you speak about our customer service being in question, that is false. There’s nothing else we could have done more for you. It’s unfortunate People try to destroy the reputations of companies when they don’t hold up their end to the agreement and then blame us for your misfortunes. We are not a perfect company by far but when we drop the ball we hold ourselves accountable. I hope that the people that are reading this review does not allow this to because we are trying to do more than just Tours. We’re trying to deliver experiences and we will not let customers who are unwilling to follow the rules spoil the tour for everyone else. But out of 26 people you are the only one to get left? Unbelievable!
Mary_K, Mar 2024
A self-guide audio tour on the property revealing a dark history we shouldn’t ignore. It showed the strength of survivors and the cruelty that others can inflict on fellow humans. Brian our driver was very knowledgeable a well. Plus he had a most wonderful laugh.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for coming we enjoyed having you until next time. Stay safe and keep smiling. 😊😊
Jane_P, Mar 2024
The audio tour at the Whitney Plantation was excellent. The tour is well work attending. My issue lays with the bus trip to and from the plantation.
We were told to be waiting for the bus at 8 am. The bus didn’t pick us up for almost an hour later. Not happy.
Brian the bus driver was very informative and funny. However I have concern regarding the safety of the tour. If the speed limit was 60 mph he frequently drove at 75 to 80 mph. He answered mobile phone calls while driving, answer text messages and looked at his clip board. A couple of times he had both hands off the steering wheel. My friends and I didn’t feel safe.
Also Brian left a passenger behind at Whitney Plantation after only waiting 2 minutes past the designated departure time.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Even if it’s not the desired result. But I have some questions. The route the bus goes for the Plantation tour they are three different posted speed limits 60 in the city 70 mph across Lake Pontchartrain and 65 the rest of the way to the Plantation. But our buses are equipped with governors that means the engine stalls out at 70. My other concern is the time that you said you were picked up. We are one of the only companies in the city that runs a combination of tours so all of these times have to be spot on. If you were picked up an hour later, after 8 o’clock, the tour could not even operate. It’s just too late. Now you have a pick up window between 8 AM and 8:30 We always suggest everyone be ready for eight. There are so many times that we get calls saying that the bus is late if it’s not there by 8:00 AM but technically your bus is not late until after 8:30 AM We go from hotel to hotel making stops. It’s impossible to have a bus at each hotel to pick up guest at 8 AM. So we have a pick up window. Also, you mentioned that we left someone two minutes after departure time correct? But in the same breath, you mentioned that your driver was late do you not think that the customer should hold their self to the same standard as that they hold the company to? I think if my drivers do their job and the customer followers instructions this works every time. Perfectly. But we do take into considerations sometimes there are unforeseen circumstances that can cause customers to be late but we have never left anyone. My other concern is that you mentioned the driver speeding. And that is a concern of mine But not once did you mention he was driving erratic by Randomly switching lanes Running red lights Making illegal turns? Or in my opinion, the most important one following too close. I am so sorry for the experience that you had. That is not our objective. But it makes it difficult to reprimand a Driver that on the same day has multiple five star reviews. So as an owner, it leaves me in a gray area. I want to please the customer, but at the same time I have to reprimand the driver that has a defense because he will definitely show me the other five star reviews on the day in question. So I hope you kind of see my dilemma as an employer. But unfortunately, you did not get your desired results and for that we are totally sorry. I wish things would have turned out different. But thank you for even taking the time to leave a review, even if it’s less than five stars. Anytime I receive reviews like this is a cause for concern. I often wish I could screenshot all of the five star reviews we receive on this day. So reviews like this put me in a tough place when I get so many five star reviews on the same day. And that is not to say that your concerns are not valid. We take each review into consideration unfortunately, you did not get the desire result, and for that we are absolutely disappointed.
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