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Start your journey at the powerful Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana dedicated to telling the story of enslaved people through their eyes. Walk the grounds where lives were bound to the brutal system of plantation slavery. Explore preserved cabins, memorials, and hear firsthand narratives through a self-guided audio tour, allowing for personal reflection. After a lunch break in New Orleans, continue with the Soul of New Orleans city tour, where we dive deep into the distinct differences between plantation slavery and urban slavery. Explore how enslaved Africans in New Orleans shaped the city’s architecture, food, music, and culture — laying the foundation for jazz, Mardi Gras Indians, and Creole identity. This journey showcases the resilience, creativity, and resistance that birthed a cultural revolution. Black history that can’t be erased, from the fields of suffering to the streets of New Orleans’ cultural revolution.
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Meeting and pickup
We will pick up travelers in front of their hotel they choosed
Itinerary
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1New Orleans
2nd Line Tours offers a once in a lifetime experience for our visitors. Guest will be entertained and educated in true New Orleans fashion. We offer opportunities to explore New Orleans authentic history, unique traditions, and one-of-a-kind culture.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Whitney Plantation
Explore the various exhibits that focus on the lives of the enslaved people who lived and worked on the Whitney Plantation. These exhibits include original buildings, slave cabins, memorials, and artwork that aim to convey the harsh realities of slavery. Take a moment to visit the Wall of Honor, which displays the names of more than 350 enslaved individuals who lived on the plantation. This tribute helps personalize their stories and allows visitors to reflect on the human impact of slavery. The museum also features thought-provoking memorial artwork, such as the "Field of Angels" sculpture, which represents the estimated 2,200 enslaved children who died in St. John the Baptist Parish.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
Hurricane Katrina Memorial (Pass by)
See the aftermath of neighborhood was devastated during hurricane Katrina.
Admission ticket free -
3Studio Be
Since 2016, Studio BE has developed itself as a landmark and cultural destination in New Orleans. A product of alchemy, a space for artists and the things they create. A space for the local community and the culture that comes from it, and a welcomed space for visitors across the globe. A place all those voices go to sharpen their critical voice and imagine a future that benefits us all.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Congo Square (Pass by)
Discover the vibrant heartbeat of New Orleans at Congo Square, the birthplace of jazz. Step into a place rich with cultural significance and historical resonance. This hallowed ground was where enslaved Africans gathered to celebrate their heritage through music, dance, and storytelling, creating the rhythmic foundation of jazz that would resonate across the world. Immerse yourself in the spirit of Congo Square as you explore its storied past and feel the echoes of the vibrant musical traditions that still thrive in New Orleans today. Experience the magic and soul of Congo Square and embrace the origins of jazz.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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