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Houmas House Tour: Antebellum Mansion Experience
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637 Ratings
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Step into the past at Houmas House Plantation, a stunning antebellum mansion near New Orleans. Explore the rich history of this former sugar plantation and immerse yourself in the charm of the old South. Don’t miss the chance to stroll through the beautiful gardens!
Step into the past at Houmas House Plantation, a stunning antebellum mansion near New Orleans. Explore the rich history of this former sugar plantation and immerse yourself in the charm of the old South. Don’t miss the chance to stroll through the beautiful gardens!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Houmas House and Gardens - Experience the full splendor of the Houmas House estate with guided mansion tours. Tour guides, dressed in period attire, share the 250-year history of the mansion through engaging storytelling. Guests will learn about life on this historic sugarcane plantation using artifacts, antiques, and artwork. Dining options are…
- Houmas House and Gardens - Experience the full splendor of the Houmas House estate with guided mansion tours. Tour guides, dressed in period attire, share the 250-year history of the mansion through engaging storytelling. Guests will learn about life on this historic sugarcane plantation using artifacts, antiques, and artwork. Dining options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at an extra charge. The estate also features 38 acres of self-guided gardens, accessible to all guests with a mansion tour ticket. Plan to spend 2-3 hours to fully enjoy all that Houmas House has to offer.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Local taxes
- Guided tour of plantation home
- Local guide
- Local taxes
- Guided tour of plantation home
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drink (available for purchase)
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Food and drink (available for purchase)
- Transportation
Additional Information
Step back in time at the Houmas House Estate and Gardens with a guided tour of the magnificent antebellum mansion, located just a short drive from New Orleans, Louisiana. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the old South as costumed staff bring the era to life, sharing tales of this former sugar plantation. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the…
Step back in time at the Houmas House Estate and Gardens with a guided tour of the magnificent antebellum mansion, located just a short drive from New Orleans, Louisiana. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the old South as costumed staff bring the era to life, sharing tales of this former sugar plantation. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the South’s Most Beautiful Gardens before or after your tour. While visiting, savor a delightful Southern meal at one of the on-site restaurants—The Carriage House Restaurant, which offers refined Louisiana cuisine, or the Dixie Café, ideal for a casual dining experience.
- 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.
Location
40136 LA-942
Louisiana 942
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(637 Ratings)
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Marilyn_c
Feb 19, 2026
Excellent tour of Houmas House and Gardens - Excellent tour. The house and gardens are beautiful, especially at night when lit up. Our guide, Susanna, was knowledgeable and pleasant. We stayed at the Inn on the premises and toured the museum as well which was wonderful and extremely well done. Could have spent half a day there. Highly recommend.
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Cale773
Feb 9, 2026
Houmas House - Great time away from the city to spend with family and friends. This was a beautiful estate, well taken care of. We saw black and white swans, ducks and turkeys, the oak trees are simply gorgeous. Enjoyed cocktails and cigars at the carriage house bar, lunch was also offered. The home is well kept, lots of historic literature to take in.
You will need to drive out here or be a part of a tour.
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Goplaces63419936990
Jan 30, 2026
Wonderful visit Houmas House - Ruby greeted us with a smile and her period costume. The plantation was decorated for the holidays and the gardens were beautiful.
Ruby gave us a very insightful tour of the people of the plantation and the house where they lived. She shared many details in each room to make you understand what life was like during that time.
We were able to grab a Cajun lunch at the Carriage Inn, which was on site.
I would highly recommend a visit to Houmas House. Plan on spending at least half the day.
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Kattheyat
Jan 5, 2026
Great Experience at Houmas House - The Carriage House restaurant at Houmas House has become a favorite place for our family to celebrate special occasions. The atmosphere is beautiful and there is always something on the menu to please the different age groups. The specials for Christmas were delicious. We especially enjoyed the seafood gumbo, the specialty cocktails and the desserts. Spending time enjoying the beautiful grounds and browsing in the gift shop makes visiting Houmas House even more memorable.
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Phili124
Nov 22, 2025
Even better tour/location than we expected. - We have toured several plantations, in LA, SC, and GA, and all were fascinating to different degrees. The Houmas House and Gardens Tour ranks in the top, with Ruby an outstanding guide, in fact one of the best we've ever had (we've done at least 40 historic tours). The gardens and pond and restaurant were also very impressive and we're glad we did not skip them. It is a tour we'd repeat if we travel there again
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Happiness13764362571
Nov 19, 2025
Plantation life in modern times - The tour was both entertaining and informative. The guide, Savannah, was dressed as a period southern belle and gave a constant dialogue on the history of the house, the plantation, and many of the pieces and rooms there. The place is beautiful, inside and out. We felt as we left like we had just visited family. Well worth the price.
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R6259risusans
Nov 2, 2025
You as House Tour - The house and grounds are beautiful. Our guide gave an excellent tour with lots of information regarding the history of the house and the families who owned it. There were only two of us on the tour so it was the perfect time of year to visit.
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Jfmmbcanton_georgia
Dec 13, 2025
Very complicated experience - I wasn't quite sure how I felt about this plantation, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The side of me that thinks historic houses should be true to their roots was annoyed by what has been done to the plantation by the owner. He has commercialized it beyond belief. There are brand new buildings on the property holding museums filled with was figures. There are at least two restaurants. There is an out door theater. None of this sits well with the purist in me.
But the person who is fascinated by history and other people's collections was enthralled by this mish mash. The house itself is still pretty true to it's roots although the owner actually lives there. Part of the tour includes his bed room. What isn't quite authentic are all the collections that the owner has stuffed into the house. There is even a Matisse on the wall. Unfortunately the guide that our group got wasn't the best. I was told that the tour usually lasts 45 minutes to an hour. We were wisked in and out in about 30 minutes.
Despite my conflicting feelings, I enjoyed the experience.
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424mariaclarac
Dec 21, 2025
Not so good - Unfortunately, we weren't lucky with the guide. He spoke softly and very little. He seemed unhappy to be the guide for the place. It's a shame, the place is interesting and the entrance fee isn't cheap.
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412ellent
Feb 8, 2026
No mention of slavery - The first thing they tell you is that we won’t discuss slavery. They mention 3500 acres, but don’t specify who maintained the property. They talk about how they lost Oakland trees due to a new levy and mention Bette Davis staying in a particular bedroom while filming a movie. They even mention that the owners’ dogs got married on the Today Show at the plantation. But there’s no mention of the elephant in the room—the plantation’s history and its connection to slavery. The cost is now $35.00.
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