History Tour at Laura Creole Plantation by N’awlins Luxury Tours
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly walking with some standing during guided stops.
Overview
Step back into Louisiana’s past with N’awlins Luxury Tours at Laura Creole Plantation. This 5.5-hour guided tour reveals the plantation’s rich history, from elegant Creole life to the stories of those enslaved on its grounds.
Laura Creole Plantation
5.5 hours • All Ages Welcome • The Best History Tour in the US!
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About This Adventure
The Best History Tour in the United States!
Duration
5.5 Hours (Transportation time included.)
About
- The Best History Tour in the United States is right here New Orleans Plantation Country. Laura Creole Plantation acclaimed 90 minute guide tour through the entire historic site.
- The tour includes The Maison Principale (Big House), The French Jardin, The Plantation Kitchen Garden, The Banana Grove, and the original 1840s Slave Cabins where The Legendary Tales of Compair Lapin (known in English as Br’er Rabbit) were first recorded.
- Take time to browse through local arts, crafts, and souvenirs in the historic Laura Plantation gift shop. Also don’t forget to visit the new museum exhibit where it displays the daily lives, free & enslaved, on the sugar plantation. That’s why Laura Creole Plantation was awarded the title of top travel attraction by The Louisiana of Tourism.
What to Bring
Please dress for weather conditions.
Adventure Tips
Wear Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Tours are outdoors and last over 5 hours; dress for heat or rain accordingly.
Bring Comfortable Walking Shoes
Prepare for walking on uneven ground around historic buildings and gardens.
Plan for Sun Protection
Parts of the tour are exposed; sunscreen, hats, and water protect against sunburn and dehydration.
Take Time in the Museum
Set aside 20–30 minutes for the plantation museum to gain full context on free and enslaved residents’ lives.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Great Blue Heron
- River Otters
History
Laura Creole Plantation is notable for its preservation of both the planter family's history and the stories of enslaved people, including the recording of Creole folktales.
Conservation
Efforts focus on maintaining historic structures and gardens while educating visitors on sustainable cultural heritage preservation.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Supportive footwear helps navigate cobblestones and grassy plantation paths.
Sun Protection (Hat & Sunscreen)
Protect skin during outdoor segments, especially in warmer months.
spring|summer|fall specific
Light Rain Jacket
Compact jacket keeps you dry during sudden Louisiana showers.
spring|summer|fall specific
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated while touring under the southern sun.