Historical Tours in New Orleans, Louisiana

Discover Destrehan Plantation, where history comes alive. Meet the individuals whose portraits adorn this historic home and learn about the enslaved men and women who established it. Costumed interpreters guide you through the Big House, sharing stories from the yellow fever outbreaks and Civil War. Don’t miss this historic New Orleans plantation tour. Details

Explore St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans, renowned for its unique above and below-ground tombs and historic significance since 1789. This revered burial site, rich with the city's multicultural heritage, serves as the final resting place for notable local figures such as Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, civil rights activist Homer Plessy, and former city mayors. Details

Explore New Orleans' Garden District on a private tour filled with historic homes and gardens. See famous landmarks, including the Commander’s Palace and Anne Rice House, while your guide shares the fascinating and complex history of the neighborhood. Your tour ends with a refreshing drink and local tips for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Details

Go back in time on the Felicity Plantation tour—sister plantation to St. Joseph and part of the Louisiana Sugarcane Museum. Built in 1844–1847, it was the filming location for Skeleton Key and 12 Years a Slave and remains a working sugarcane farm. See its stunning scenery, Greek Revival-Creole architecture, and learn about its old dwellers’ rich history. Details

Unveil the tapestry of Louisiana’s rich history and charm on this New Orleans plantation tour. Explore the dual perspective of St. Joseph Plantation-Felicity Plantation during the Antebellum era. Immerse yourself in the opulence and complexity of these two distinct yet interconnected working sugarcane plantations, each with its own unique story to tell. Details

Explore St. Joseph Plantation, a real working cane sugar plantation and filming location for numerous TV shows and films. Tour the house and grounds, original slave cabins, blacksmith’s shop, schoolhouse, and more. Take a fascinating glimpse into life on a sugar plantation and the lives of the free and enslaved people who've lived there throughout its history. Details

Join the Private Walking Tour of New Orleans to explore the eccentric and hip side of the Big Easy. New Orleans Is known as a melting pot of cultures with gorgeous architecture, jazz music genre, and marvelous cuisine. Learn about the rich history of the French Quarter, and immerse yourself in the vibrant music and local scenes that define this vibrant city. Details