Houmas House Plantation Guided Tour

4.7
(624 reviews)

1 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Journey back in time at the Houmas House Estate and Gardens as you take a guided tour of the grand antebellum mansion, just a short drive from New Orleans, Louisiana, and immerse yourself in the rich history of the old South. Costumed staff bring the era to life as they share stories of this former sugar plantation, and you’ll have time to stroll through the South’s Most Beautiful Gardens before or after your tour. While you’re here, enjoy a delicious Southern meal at one of our on-site restaurants— The Carriage House Restaurant, offering a refined Louisiana cuisine, or the Dixie Café, perfect for a casual experience.

What's Included

Local guide
Local taxes
Guided tour of plantation home
Gratuities
Food and drink (available for purchase)
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Houmas House gift shop is the main entrance. Upon entering, guests can redeem their voucher or purchase tickets. The gift shop attendant will direct all guests to the starting point for the guided mansion tour. Please allow at least 20 minutes to get to starting point of guided tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 3 hours (approximately)
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    Guided mansion tours allow guests full access to the Houmas House estate. Dressed in period costumes, interactive tour guides tell the 250 year history of the mansion. Using artifacts, antiques and artwork, guests hear about life on this sugarcane plantation. Restaurants are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner at an additional cost. 38 acres of self-guided gardens are open to all guests who purchase a mansion tour ticket. Allow 2-3 hours to see everything Houmas House has to offer.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Houmas House is completely handicap accessible. Walking paths throughout the grounds make it easy for wheelchairs. Golf cart service is available upon request. The mansion is equipped with an elevator for guests not able to navigate stairs.
Supplied by Houmas House Plantation and Gardens

Tags

Private and Luxury
Plantation Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Viator Plus
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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