Discover the compelling history of Laura Plantation with a private guided tour in New Orleans. Experience personalized insights into Louisiana's rich cultural heritage while exploring stunning historic grounds.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; a moderate walk over flat terrain.
Wildlife
History
Laura Plantation was originally established in the early 19th century and played a significant role in Louisiana's plantation economy and history, with architecture and collections reflecting its cultural legacy.
Conservation
The plantation actively engages in preservation efforts and sustainable tourism practices to protect its historic buildings and natural surroundings.
2nd Line Tours
Discover the compelling history of Laura Plantation with a private guided tour in New Orleans. Experience personalized insights into Louisiana's rich cultural heritage while exploring stunning historic grounds.
2nd Line Tours is a New Orleans, Louisiana–based tour operator that offers guided experiences focused on the region's plantation history, Black heritage, music, and popular culture. The company presents a range of tours that visit historic sites and museums, including Laura Plantation, Oak Alley Plantation, and the Whitney Plantation, and pairs those visits with urban cultural and music-focused itineraries such as The Soul of New Orleans, Celebrity tours, and the Nola Celebrity & Music Tour.
Tours vary from short city outings to extended day trips; offerings include 2.5-hour, 3.5-hour, 4.5-hour, and 8.5-hour itineraries that combine plantation visits with urban tours. Several combo tours link plantation sites with New Orleans culture to illuminate the lasting impact of slavery, the origins of jazz and Voodoo, and the city’s civil rights history. The Whitney Plantation option highlights the only Louisiana museum dedicated specifically to the voices of the enslaved, while Oak Alley and Laura Plantations present preserved grounds and historic narratives.
Descriptions emphasize education and reflection alongside cultural celebration, connecting rural history to contemporary music and film locations, including notable sites tied to Cash Money Records. 2nd Line Tours’ curated itineraries offer factual, site-based exploration across the Historical River Road and within New Orleans neighborhoods. Based in New Orleans, the operator provides easily reachable departures for visitors seeking historically grounded, culturally rich tours.
Many itineraries include museum visits, plantation grounds, urban neighborhoods, film locations and music sites across greater New Orleans and the Historical River Road corridor, providing layered context for visitors from afar.
Tours Offered
7 Tours
Curated plantation and city experiences
Based In
New Orleans, LA
Local departures from New Orleans
Tour Lengths
2.5–8.5 hrs
Short to full-day itineraries
Focus Areas
History & Culture
Plantations, music, and urban heritage
Check availability for Oak Alley, Whitney, Laura Plantation, Soul of New Orleans, and celebrity music tours — secure a spot on curated cultural and music itineraries departing New Orleans.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour involves walking through uneven terrain and historic grounds, so comfortable shoes are essential.
Bring sun protection
Louisiana can be sunny; hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen will keep you comfortable during your tour.
Arrive early
Arriving 10-15 minutes before your scheduled tour ensures a prompt start and full experience.
Photograph respectfully
Please obtain permission before taking photos inside historic buildings and be mindful of other visitors.
Sun hat
Provides shade and helps keep you cool during sunny outdoor parts of the tour.
summer
Light water bottle
Staying hydrated is key when exploring outdoor historic sites, especially in warm weather.
Sunscreen
Protect your skin from sun exposure during outdoor walking portions.
spring|summer|fall
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating uneven surfaces around the plantation grounds.