Laura Plantation Tour
A Creole Family’s Story, Rooted in Louisiana’s Past
Duration: Approximately 4.5–5 hours
Tour Departure: 9:00 AM from New Orleans
Return Time: Approximately 1:45 PM to 2:15 PM
Located just about an hour from New Orleans, Laura Plantation offers a fascinating and unique insight into Louisiana’s Creole heritage. With a focus on Creole culture, the plantation’s story revolves around strong Creole women and the enslaved people who lived and worked here.
Tour Highlights:
Hear the true story of Laura Locoul, whose memoirs offer a firsthand account of life on the plantation.
Visit the original slave cabins, where the famous Br’er Rabbit folktales were passed down.
Learn about Creole culture and how it shaped Louisiana’s history.
See artifacts and exhibits that bring the past to life, including rare documents from the plantation’s owners and workers.
This tour offers a deeply personal and historical perspective on Louisiana’s unique Creole heritage.
Adults
13+ 78.00
Children 6-12 $65.00
5 & under Free