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Discover the grandeur and complex history of New Orleans’ antebellum south on this guided tour of Houmas House Plantation. Experience the authenticity of place as costumed guides narrate the history of this landmark sugar plantation, leading through the mansion’s elegant rooms before you head off for a private stroll through the estate’s stunning gardens. Houmas House is located one hour from New Orleans and 30 minutes from Baton Rouge. Please allow adequate time for travel. Should you miss your scheduled tour, do not worry. Your ticket is good all day and can be used for any of the remaining tour times on the same day.
  • Entrance ticket and guided tour at historic Houmas House mansion
  • Explore the extensive gardens on a 38-acre estate on a self-guided tour
  • Every room of the 16-room mansion is accessible and allows photography
  • See the room where Bette Davis stayed in 1963 when she was filming at the plantation
  • Explore the extensive gift shop complete with antiques, local art, large book section, and one-of-a-kind items
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Guided tour of plantation home
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40136 LA-942 , 40136 LA-942, Darrow, LA 70725, USA
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The Houmas House gift shop is the main entrance. Upon entering, guests can redeem their voucher or purchase tickets. The gift shop attendant will direct all guests to the starting point for the guided mansion tour. Please allow at least 20 minutes to get to starting point of guided tour.

40136 LA-942 , 40136 LA-942, Darrow, LA 70725, USA
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The guided tour starts in the front of the mansion and ends in the rear of the mansion.

Visit the Houmas House Plantation, dubbed ‘The Sugar Palace’ due to its contribution to the sugar boom of the late 1800s, when more than 20 million pounds of sugar were produced here annually. 

Join one of the regularly scheduled House tours, at which point you’ll meet your costumed guide at the mansion’s entrance. On the tour, immerse yourself in the story and splendor of the old South as your guide leads you through lavish and traditionally decorated rooms, speckled with artwork and antiques. Hear the architectural history of the home, a stronghold plantation estate, and see the room where Bette Davis stayed while filming the 1963 movie Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte. 

Spend your time before and after the house tour exploring the magnificent 38‐acre (15‐hectare) estate. Leisurely wind along manicure paths and through the exquisite gardens, find a quaint sitting nook for a rest, or head to one of the estate’s restaurants or café for a locally inspired lunch – and maybe a mint julep.
Itinerary
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Houmas House and Gardens
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.
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Duration: 3 hours 
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Houmas House Plantation and Gardens
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Houmas House Plantation Guided Tour?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
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What is the policy on sanitization during Houmas House Plantation Guided Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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What is the social distancing policy during Houmas House Plantation Guided Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Houmas House Plantation Guided Tour?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
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star-4
Lavish plantation.
Nadma_D
, May 2022
The interior was similar to an European seat of a king. Lavishly decorated, albeit different time periods, like the Gauguin painting. Especially enjoyed the gardens. Would have liked to see more emphasis on the enslaved people.
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star-5
Cheryl was an amazing...
Marianne_W
, May 2022
Cheryl was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable about the entire history of the plantation. Beautiful plantation and gardens
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star-5
The tour guide was...
Norma_H
, May 2022
The tour guide was excellent in providing information and details about the Houmas Plantation owners. The flowers and trees with ponds and waterfalls are beautiful. We had lunch in the Carriage house and it was excellent. Be sure and get the butternut soup. I highly recommend this as a must see if you are in the area to visit. Lots of history to enjoy.
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Ignored slavery, gardens - nothing special, poor tour guide
bestmarianneever
, Apr 2022
Came to see gardens - nothing special. Perplexed. Did I miss something? The tour guide totally ignored slavery in his description of the building of the plantation and was in general so-so.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
The plantation and...
Terri_F
, Apr 2022
The plantation and grounds were GORGEOUS! The carriage house was DELICIOUS!! My only complaint is that the brochure shows ladies dressed in period attire. We only saw one lady and she was very disappointing in appearance! (I've submitted the photo)
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star-5
We loved the tour guide....
Caroline_C
, Mar 2022
We loved the tour guide. We had an amazing time. The tour guide kept my teenage girls attention. The house was beautiful.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Sugar Palace
Lana_N
, Mar 2022
Beautiful plantation. The tour guide was also exceptional. The gift shop had desirable items to purchase.m
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Sad
William_G
, Mar 2022
The home is lovely and ornamented well. But the failure of the guide to deal with any of the realities of the plantation system which was built on the free labor of slaves was stunning. At one point the guide told the story of the owner freeing slaves—a ludicrous idea at its foundation—and then went on to suggest his kind nature in this act. Were slaves compensated for their toil? For loved ones lost? No, just allowed to continue sharecropping if they choose. This prompted a guest to say “how nice of him” without a hint of irony. And the nostalgia of the grand south is on full display without a hint of the gross inhumanity at its core. I get it that this is history and the system but Laura plantation deals with it so much better. Houmas is a whitewash that wears thin. It is a living testimonial to white supremacy, very sad indeed, filled with historical omissions that are glaring (including the horror of sugar crops).
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Lovely historical site
Rod_K
, Feb 2022
Enjoyed hearing about the history and stories from our guide as we went through the house. Would love to have been there in the spring when the gardens would be in bloom
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beware that you are on your own.
Kathleen_T
, Dec 2021
The place is beautiful and well maintained, BUT, the people in the reception center were arrogant and real jerks. My wife is partially blind and crippled. No wheel chairs available and acted like I was asking for the moon when i asked about one. Beware if you go there that you are on your own, absolutely no customer service. Arrogant "old south attitude at its max"
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Very beautiful. Interesting, Impressive.
Nicolette_T
, Dec 2021
I liked everything about it. I am appreciative for the new owner for keeping his home open to the public for viewings. So first and foremost I would like to Thank Him. "Thank-you". There were so many things to see and learn, Our guide Ruth was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She made it even better as she would listen to our questions and she contained a plethora of information. It was definitely, for me, a place I would like to return to.
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star-5
Beautiful grounds
Hannah_B
, Oct 2021
The grounds were beautiful and we learned a ton about the the owners and the land. The tour guide was dressed in garb from the 1800s which made the experience more fun. It was a great tour. Highly recommended
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Houmas House
Tania_T
, Oct 2021
A lot of deep and rich history about Houmas House. Many of the artifacts and original furnitures were well preserved. The grounds of the house is beautiful and gives you a brief tale of what good living was like hundreds of years ago. Although, I would rather the tour guide not sugarcoat the house was a sugar plantation and that slaves were exploited to do the labor. This is America and that’s the true history of our cultural roots that many minorities were exploited and oppressed.
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Enjoyed the beautiful...
Laurie_P
, Aug 2021
Enjoyed the beautiful grounds and house tour. Guide was very knowledgeable about the history and unique treasures. View from the veranda was gorgeous. Appreciated the wheelchair accessibility .
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star-5
Recommend
gail_l
, Aug 2021
What a treasure! Great information on the property and it's history. Lovely grounds and the Dixie cafe was delicious
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star-5
Check this place out!
PatrickRivers
, Jul 2021
Loved it! This was such a great experience... Gorgeous place with amazing history... Our tour guide Suzannah was amazing!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
WOW. WOW
Josie_B
, Jul 2021
Amazing amazing amazing. They even had written text for my husband about the plantation. I’d recommend seeing this place. The gardens in itself was worth it.
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star-4
Great & informative
Elfego_O
, Jun 2021
Our tour guide knowledgeable, friendly & enjoyed sharing. Great for the money & loved learning about history of Houmas house!
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star-5
Great tour, well worth the price
Keith_C
, May 2021
The Houmas House was beautiful; the tour guide had extensive knowledge; the gardens and the grounds were clean and well kept; the live oak trees were massive; enjoyed our tour tremendously.
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star-4
Beautiful but best if you go when they are not having a wedding
Jason_M
, May 2021
Walking through the beautiful house learning the history and walking through the beautiful oak grove
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