Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup
Legendary Tours INC
4.8
clayb233
4 days ago
Edward’s a fantastic tour guide/host/driver; really elevated the entire experience. Very knowledgeable, and personable.
At the Whitney Plantation the old church-house is a highlight, but the most affecting parts of the “experience” were the metal cages in direct view of the “Big House” and the spiked-heads exhibit emphasizing just how dehumanized these people were. The “Field of Angels” exhibit, memorializing the slave children, unfortunately, was near the end of the numbered path, so left me with little time to absorb it. No doubt it would’ve been equally, or even more affecting. Actually, now that I reflect on the experience, and recall that most, if not all, of the statuary are of children, it’s probably the focus of the entire tour. I couldn’t say for certain, my little handheld didn’t seem sync’d with the number-signs along the path, so after a couple confusing narrations, I gave up on it; especially since it was repeating stuff I had just read inside. I’m sure the prepared material would’ve illuminated the landmarks, but it’s also nice to allow the space to speak for itself.
2.5 to 3 hours might be a better estimate of the time needed at Whitney (skipping the inside, written portion wil reduce that a bit).
Hop aboard our luxury style vehicles to explore the iconic Whitney Plantation. On the morning of your tour, our driver will call you before their arrival and will also greet you when he or she arrives. While traveling out to the plantation he or she points out interesting facts along the way, listening to various types of New Orleans jazz music. Upon arrival at the plantation, they will check you in and give you information for the beginning to the end of the tour, such as what to explore after the tour and where to meet once the tour is over. The self guided tour is one hour fifteen minutes, we allow our guest time to explore the museum and use the restroom before heading back into the city. This tour goes out twice at 8:00 a.m. to approximately 1:30p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. this time includes tour and travel time.
Duration5 hours
Points of Interest
Stop At: Whitney Plantation5099 Louisiana Highway 18, Wallace, LouisianaWithin the boundaries of the “Habitation Haydel,” as the Whitney Plantation was originally known, the story of the Haydel family of German immigrants and the slaves that they held were intertwined. In 2014, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery. Through museum exhibits, memorial artwork, restored buildings and hundreds of first-person slave narratives, visitors to Whitney will gain a unique perspective on the lives of Louisiana’s enslaved people.Duration: 2 hoursAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Price includes round trip transportation and admission into the plantation.
Hop aboard our luxury style vehicles to explore the iconic Whitney Plantation. On the morning of your tour, our driver will call you before their arrival and will also greet you when he or she arrives. While traveling out to the plantation he or she points out interesting facts along the way, listening to various types of New Orleans jazz music. Upon arrival at the plantation, they will check you in and give you information for the beginning to the end of the tour, such as what to explore after the tour and where to meet once the tour is over. The self guided tour is one hour fifteen minutes, we allow our guest time to explore the museum and use the restroom before heading back into the city. This tour goes out twice at 8:00 a.m. to approximately 1:30p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. this time includes tour and travel time.
Duration5 hours
Points of Interest
Stop At: Whitney Plantation5099 Louisiana Highway 18, Wallace, LouisianaWithin the boundaries of the “Habitation Haydel,” as the Whitney Plantation was originally known, the story of the Haydel family of German immigrants and the slaves that they held were intertwined. In 2014, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery. Through museum exhibits, memorial artwork, restored buildings and hundreds of first-person slave narratives, visitors to Whitney will gain a unique perspective on the lives of Louisiana’s enslaved people.Duration: 2 hoursAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Price includes round trip transportation and admission into the plantation.
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Ewa_T
Unfortunately, I was never picked up for my tour. After waiting for close to one hour at the pick up stop a Viator operator was finally able to reach the tour operator to find out that my reservation was not in the system due to weekend hours. I could have gone with somebody else and still see the plantation…Disappointing.
clayb233
Edward’s a fantastic tour guide/host/driver; really elevated the entire experience. Very knowledgeable, and personable.
At the Whitney Plantation the old church-house is a highlight, but the most affecting parts of the “experience” were the metal cages in direct view of the “Big House” and the spiked-heads exhibit emphasizing just how dehumanized these people were. The “Field of Angels” exhibit, memorializing the slave children, unfortunately, was near the end of the numbered path, so left me with little time to absorb it. No doubt it would’ve been equally, or even more affecting. Actually, now that I reflect on the experience, and recall that most, if not all, of the statuary are of children, it’s probably the focus of the entire tour. I couldn’t say for certain, my little handheld didn’t seem sync’d with the number-signs along the path, so after a couple confusing narrations, I gave up on it; especially since it was repeating stuff I had just read inside. I’m sure the prepared material would’ve illuminated the landmarks, but it’s also nice to allow the space to speak for itself.
2.5 to 3 hours might be a better estimate of the time needed at Whitney (skipping the inside, written portion wil reduce that a bit).
davidpO7122II
Our driver, Edward, was the best. He was very informed about NOLA history and had a terrific personality, as well. He made the trip to and from the Whitney very enjoyable.
M5931NMsusannes
Driver, Edward, offered great information about the area. Prompt. Great be picked up near our hotel.
The Whitney Plantation tour is self guided for two hours. Sobering and important experience for all of us least we never forget the history of those enslaved in our country.
eT499
Recommended to see this important chapter in the American story. Interesting and real. Our guide/driver was very good.