Discover the flavors of the Mississippi Delta with Lansdowne Group Dinner in Natchez, where Southern hospitality meets culinary excellence. Read on for what makes this experience a highlight of any visit.
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Natchez Pilgrimage Tours
Discover the flavors of the Mississippi Delta with Lansdowne Group Dinner in Natchez, where Southern hospitality meets culinary excellence. Read on for what makes this experience a highlight of any visit.
Natchez Pilgrimage Tours is a guided-tour operator based in Natchez, Mississippi, offering curated visits to historic homes, gardens, and city attractions. The operator conducts guided experiences at documented properties and specialty events, including Concord Quarters 1819, Lansdowne 1853, Monmouth 1818, Thomas Staniforth House 1854, White Wings 1833, Myrtle Terrace 1844-1851, Rosalie 1823, Longwood 1860, 1861, Regina Charboneau's Biscuit Cooking Class, and a Natchez City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off double-decker tour.
Tours range from a focused forty-five-minute visit at Concord Quarters to extended guided house and garden tours featuring original furnishings, period wallpapers, restored dependencies, and manicured grounds. Interpretive content highlights architectural details, family histories, Civil War connections, and the lives of enslaved African Americans where applicable. Concord Quarters is noted as a freestanding slave dwelling listed on the National Register of Historic Places; Monmouth and Longwood are identified among National Historic Landmarks and preserved sites. The operator coordinates access with property stewards and provides timed experiences, printed materials, and site-specific context to help visitors plan. Visitors may also book a biscuit cooking class taught by Chef Regina Charboneau or explore more than forty city sights on an open-air sightseeing route. Natchez Pilgrimage Tours serves history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and travelers seeking educational, site-based experiences in Natchez, Mississippi. The organization emphasizes factual interpretation, preservation-minded access, and respectful presentation of complex histories across its portfolio of historic tours and experiences. Schedules and booking information are available through the operator's official channels; advance reservations are recommended for popular seasonal tours and specialty classes online.
Tours Offered
10 Tours
Explore historic homes and gardens.
Designations
NRHP & NHL
Includes NRHP and National Historic Landmarks.
Sample Duration
45 min+
From 45-minute visits to extended tours.
Special Experiences
Biscuit Class + Bus
Biscuit class and sightseeing bus experience.
Reserve guided house tours, biscuit classes, or hop-on hop-off sightseeing; advance booking recommended.
Arrive early for best seating
Getting there at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start will help secure a preferred spot.
Sample local specialties
Don't miss the regional dishes like catfish and pecan desserts—they are highly recommended.
Check dress code requirements
The setting is elegant, so dress accordingly for a comfortable, stylish experience.
Reserve ahead of time
Popular dinners can fill up quickly; booking in advance ensures your spot.
Smart Casual Attire
Dressing well enhances your experience in the elegant setting of the Lansdowne.
Photo ID or Reservation Confirmation
Necessary to verify your booking and ensure smooth entry.
Weather-appropriate Outerwear
Protect yourself from unexpected weather changes, especially if dining outdoors.
fall,winter,spring,summer
Comfortable Shoes
Walking around historic Natchez is part of the experience, so wear suitable footwear.