The History of Slavery in Louisiana Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This tour is designed to help visitors understand the history of slavery throughout time and in Louisiana during the 17th and 18th centuries as well its origins thousands of years ago. It focuses on the different types of slavery; human costs, economic implications and abolitionist movements.

It combines two guide narrations, one while in transit and the other on site at the plantation. We discuss how the institution of slavery created a world-wide economy that was part of the Industrial Revolution.

The tour is private but not exclusive, meaning that inside the house you may join others, but in transit and on the grounds, your group will have a private and focused tour dealing with slavery.

What's Included

Private transportation
Gratuities
Admissions
Lunch
Souvenirs

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick guest up at a pre-determined location.

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Meeting point
New Orleans

I will meet visitors at their hotel.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    Destrehan Plantation

    Visitors will tour inside the Destrehan house to hear the story of the oldest documented sugar cane plantation in the lower Mississippi valley. Inside the house a resident docent will discuss the Destrehan family and the enslaved people who were responsible for building wealth at Destrehan and the growing world-wide economy. After the house tour, we will visit the outbuildings and discuss the evolution of slavery in Louisiana.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • There is an elevator, but Call BEFORE booking to verify that the elevator is in working order.vator
Supplied by New Orleans Private Tours

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Plantation Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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