Destrehan Plantation Tour with transportation

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

You will find yourself immersed in the rich history of Louisiana when french was the language and the white gold of sugar drove the economy.
The Plantation history consist of many notable people and events. The plantation exhibits and original signed documents signed by President Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of State James Madison appointing Jean Noel to the New Orleans territorial Council responsible for creating Louisiana Civil Law Government.
Desterhan plantation was the site where one of the three trials took place following the 1811 slave revolt one of the largest slave revolts in US history by Charles Deslondes. During the Civil war the union army seized the plantation and established colonies were newly freed slaves learned trades enabling them to transition into a life of freedom

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Destrehan Plantation

    Establish in 1787 and listed on the national registry of historic places remains the oldest documented Plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. We invite you to travel from the French and Spanish colonial periods through the antebellum grandeur of the sugar barons,to the ravages of the Civil War and the rebirth of reconstruction.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by CRESCENT CITY TOURS & TRANSPORTATION

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Plantation Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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