Destrehan Plantation Hours and Pricing

Established in 1787, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented plantation in the Lower Mississippi Valley and the one that’s nearest to New Orleans. With costumed guides who know the history of the area and the plantation like the backs of their hands, your tour of the plantation home promises to bring more than 200 years of history to life. By sharing family stories of both the free and enslaved, your guide truly paints a picture of life on the plantation before, during, and after the Civil War.

You are also welcome to visit the plantation’s many outbuildings on a self-guided tour. Through live demonstrations and museum exhibits, you’ll learn more about the enslaved and their way of life. You’ll learn about the 1811 Slave Revolt, as well as the Rost Home Colony where newly freed slaves learned trades and prepared for a life of freedom.

With plenty of ground to cover and several tour options, here is some information to plan your visit.

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Destrehan Plantation Location

Destrehan Plantation is located at 13034 River Road, Destrehan, LA 70047.

It is about a 25-minute drive from the French Quarter. If you’re planning a visit before heading to the airport or during a long layover, the plantation is a 10-minute drive from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Uber and Lyft provide transportation to and from the plantation and the plantation can store your luggage.

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Destrehan Plantation Hours

Destrehan Plantation is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily except for major holidays — New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Tours begin at 9:30 a.m. and every 30 minutes thereafter. The last tour begins at 4 p.m. Guided tours last one to two hours.

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Destrehan Plantation Tour Prices

• Adults 18 to 59 years                                  $26
• Children and Teens 7 to 17 years               $15
• Seniors 60 + years                                      $24
• Military with ID                                             $24

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Destrehan Plantation Specialty and Combo Tours

If addition to daily tours, Destrehan Plantation offers specialty and combo group tours. The days and times vary. Tours include:

• Haunted Plantation Tour
• Destrehan Plantation and Houmas House Tour
• Destrehan Plantation plus a Swamp Boat Tour
• Destrehan Plantation Tour plus a Cajun Cooking Class
• Destrehan Plantation and Sophisticated Southern Plates Tour

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More Information

• Your tour times are not set in stone. If you arrive for your tour early or late, simply join the next tour. Your booking is honored for the entire day.
• The plantation offers AAA discounts for up to two people with a valid AAA card.
• Photography is encouraged. Videography and audio recordings are not allowed.
• If your party has 20 or more people, please book a Destrehan Plantation Group Tour.
• The main house, gift shop, and Miller-Haydel Museum are wheelchair accessible.
• If you need to cancel for any reason, please cancel in writing or via email 24 hours before the date of the tour. No-shows will not receive a refund.