- 8:00 A.M.
- 6.5 HOURS
See a plantation and the swamp in one great tour! Visit the Destrehan Documented Plantation for a history tour, then get out in nature for a swamp boat tour.
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The Whitney Plantation is America’s first slavery museum, as well as the backdrop for the film Django Unchained. With the original structures nestled in a working sugar cane field, you are sure to marvel at the authentic representation of the 1800s presented at Whitney.
This museum is a site of remembrance, dedicated to understanding the lives of slaves and their legacies. During the 90-minute walking tour, you gain a unique perspective on the lives of the enslaved people on a Louisiana sugar plantation, learning their stories through the real oral histories recorded by the Federal Writers Project during the Depression.
Enjoy a beautiful tour of the Louisiana bayou. Your guide shows you the great hidden spots that make the swamp so special. Learn about the habitat, life, and habits of American alligators.
You are provided with safety equipment for a safe and comfortable ride.