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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Journey back in time at the Houmas House Plantation as you take a guided tour of the antebellum mansion, just a short drive from New Orleans, and learn about the old South. Costumed staff bring the period to life as they explain the history of this former sugar plantation, and you have time to walk around the lavish gardens before or after your mansion tour.
Local guide
Local taxes
Guided tour of plantation home
Gratuities
Food and drink (available for purchase)
Departure Point
40136 LA-942, Darrow, LA 70725, Verenigde Staten
The guided tour starts in the front of the mansion and ends in the rear of the mansion.
Return Details
40136 LA-942, Darrow, LA 70725, Verenigde Staten
The guided tour starts in the front of the mansion and ends in the rear of the mansion.
Houmas House and Gardens, Darrow, Louisiana, United States Guided mansion tours allow guests full access to the Houmas House estate. Dressed in period costumes, interactive tour guides tell the 250 year history of the mansion. Using artifacts, antiques and artwork, guests hear about life on this sugarcane plantation. Restaurants are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner at an additional cost. 38 acres of self-guided gardens are open to all guests who purchase a mansion tour ticket. Allow 2-3 hours to see everything Houmas House has to offer. 180 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Houmas House is completely handicap accessible. Walking paths throughout the grounds make it easy for wheelchairs. Golf cart service is available upon request. The mansion is equipped with an elevator for guests not able to navigate stairs.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
stevendC5797JO
06 Aug 2025
The grounds are beautiful and the number of water features on premises was very pleasing. Happy to see some of the history of a former time remains.
Crandall12
03 Aug 2025
I am from Louisiana and have toured many plantations. I have learned so much about the windows for breeze, doors are large due to large furniture, furniture has designs at the foot, beds were raised due to animals coming into the home, closets were taxed so they used armoire’s. Pictures on the wall are typically original or children of original owners. None of this was mentioned. They didn’t know who was in the pic. Such a disappointment for my family from up north that were interested in Planation History. The gardens were really nice around the house but as you walked out on the other part of the “38” garden acreage. It was not nice. $35 is a steep price to come out with minimal knowledge of the history of a plantation. Someone needs to do some homework.
Chris_vN1
13 Jul 2025
We visited Houmas House in June 2025 and thoroughly enjoyed it. Too bad we couldn't enjoy more of the gardens due to the rain. We also visited Oak Alley the same day. If you're most interested in the actual house, Houmas House is the better option. It felt less rushed and more relaxed (not so many tours, allowing photos etc).
This tour in
New Orleans
is organized by
Houmas House Plantation and Gardens
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