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On this guided experience, travel from New Orleans to historic Destrehan Plantation while your guide brings the events of 1811 to life. Learn about the people who participated, the path of the uprising, Destrehan Plantation’s connection to its aftermath, and the trials held on the property.
But history isn’t the only thing said to linger here.
As you explore the historic grounds, hear accounts, legends, and unexplained stories associated with Destrehan Plantation and the surrounding area. Your guide will separate documented history from local lore while exploring why places marked by generations of life, loss, and conflict often become the center of paranormal stories.
Learn how the uprising spread along Louisiana’s German Coast
Hear the stories of those who risked everything in pursuit of freedom
Hear local legends and accounts of unexplained activity associated with the property
Experience Louisiana history with a touch of the paranormal
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet at VooDoo Tavern & Poboys 1140 Decatur St. New Orleans La. 70116 Please arrive 30 minutes prior tour time for check-in
Itinerary
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1Destrehan Plantation
Travel into one of the most powerful chapters of Louisiana history, where the story of resistance, tragedy, and freedom meets the mysteries that still surround this historic landscape. In January 1811, Charles Deslondes and a growing group of enslaved people rose up along Louisiana’s German Coast, beginning what became one of the largest uprisings of enslaved people in United States history. Their journey toward New Orleans, and the violent response that followed, left a lasting mark on the region.. Tour Departs from Voodoo Tavern & Poboys 1140 Decatur st.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is casual
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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