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Vermilionville Tour: Explore Historic Bayou Village
4.7
108 Ratings
Lafayette
Immerse yourself in Native American heritage on a self-guided tour of Vermilionville. Explore historic homes, witness craft demonstrations, and experience cultural exchange in a beautiful setting.
Immerse yourself in Native American heritage on a self-guided tour of Vermilionville. Explore historic homes, witness craft demonstrations, and experience cultural exchange in a beautiful setting.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vermilionville - Explore our 23-acre living history museum and folklife park, and journey back to Acadiana between 1760 and 1890. Meet our costumed interpreters as they demonstrate trades and crafts just as they were practiced in that era. Listen to the stories of the region’s Native Americans, Acadians, Creoles, and people of African descent….
- Vermilionville - Explore our 23-acre living history museum and folklife park, and journey back to Acadiana between 1760 and 1890. Meet our costumed interpreters as they demonstrate trades and crafts just as they were practiced in that era. Listen to the stories of the region’s Native Americans, Acadians, Creoles, and people of African descent. Learn about the area’s history and see how their cultures evolved into Acadiana’s distinctive modern folklife.
What's Included
- Self-Guided walking tour through 23-acre historical village
- Self-Guided walking tour through 23-acre historical village
Additional Information
Located on the picturesque banks of Bayou Vermilion, Vermilionville spans a lush 23-acre landscape adorned with trees and boasts 19 points of interest, including seven meticulously restored original dwellings complete with artisans in period attire conducting demonstrations of crafts practiced by Native Americans and early settlers. It offers visitors…
Located on the picturesque banks of Bayou Vermilion, Vermilionville spans a lush 23-acre landscape adorned with trees and boasts 19 points of interest, including seven meticulously restored original dwellings complete with artisans in period attire conducting demonstrations of crafts practiced by Native Americans and early settlers. It offers visitors an immersive experience into history, music, food, cultural interchange, historic architecture, amongst other things. Vermilionville has a self-led tour format that allows you to navigate through its many features at your leisure.
Location
300 Fisher Rd
Fisher Road
Simply enter into the gift shop next to the parking lot.
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
4.7
(108 Ratings)
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L1785xjanniek
Feb 7, 2026
Worth every penny. - We opted for the guided tour and was so glad we did. Our guide was Ivy and she was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and patient. It was a really nice experience to be able to see all the homes from back in the 17th and 18th century. We also got to meet the local resident cats named Louie and Leo. The restaurant there was absolutely fabulous. We had lunch and the food was amazing. We highly recommend this tour.
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696rossv
Dec 24, 2025
Great experience - We had a great tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and the separate subject matter experts were a lot of fun to listen to as well. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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69isaq
Nov 30, 2025
Very nice visit - We loved this visit. Several characters decorate the course: a lady explained her patchwork work , a superb result, hours of work. In the school we discovered a very loquacious musician who spoke very well French and who pushed the chansonette, a real happiness.... In short, do not hesitate to visit this place.
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L9017gkheleng
Nov 2, 2025
The guided tour is essential to get the most out of your visit - Outstanding, knowledgeable tour guide. I would highly recommend paying for the guided tour. Absolutely worth it. -We ate at the onsite restaurant which was good and stayed for the Cajun French music jam which was fun. An enjoyable time.
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Ronda
Oct 24, 2025
Great knowledge sharing and delicious Cajun food. - We arrived on a Thursday when they opened at 10am. The historical preservation and restoration work is wonderful. We talked to people dressed in period clothes. They shared historical details in a fun way, bringing the old houses and artifacts to life. The restaurant is onsite so we ate lunch. The food was absolutely amazing! The etouffee arrived in a cup with great flavor and plenty of crawfish. The etouffee menu item comes with a choice of 2 proteins, we selected shrimp and fish. We also ordered the daily special which included a cup of gumbo, pork jambalaya, vegetables, a honey biscuit, and dessert. You get plenty of food. Every thing we ordered was perfectly seasoned. The bread pudding with praline sauce was wonderful. We would definitely recommend the restaurant as its own destination! The restaurant hours are 11am-2pm and the historical views are available 10am-4pm. We found some must-have items in the gift shop, so allow time to linger for fun memories and purchases.
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Rebecca
Sep 14, 2025
A must see!! - A must see if you are in the area. There are a lot of old home places to walk through, a school house, and a pretty little church too. My husband and I went on the self guided tour and loved it. There is a restaurant located there that is open for lunch. We had lunch and the food was fabulous. Flavorful gumbo, red beans and rice, and more. There is also a small gift shop where you can buy souvenirs. I definitely recommend that you go and visit!
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Roadtripper1970cm
Jul 29, 2025
So much to see! - We opted for the guided tour and were really glad we did. It was just us and our guide Jay, who had loads of knowledge about the history of the area including the native tribes. The people in costume added to the enjoyment of the experience and each added their own information and personal anecdotes as we met them. We were impressed by how many buildings were accessible and by how many original artefacts were there to view. It recommended 2hours for the visit - we were there for a good three hours and then visited the cafe for lunch which was delicious. Fabulous day!
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Bobbywest2015
Feb 6, 2026
This is a good attraction for a visit to the Lafayette area. Scenic walks and preservation of history is nicely done. - Our group enjoyed the guided tour to gain a deeper knowledge of early life in Louisiana. The people in the homes were very interesting to talk to and listen to the history they could share. The “village “ is pleasant and scenic to walk around and experience. The January day was a bit chilly but the sun was out, nice for an afternoon adventure.
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Trail15094160456
Oct 9, 2025
An overview of Lafayette history & culture (and some great river views to boot) - I took the guided tour and my guide was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting. This was my first time visiting Lafayette & I wanted some historical background on the city. As you move from home to home, all relocated to the area from around Louisiana, you are led through a domestic history of life in the area. From trapper cabins to urban multi-room turn-of-the-century (19th) houses, you get a glimpse of Bayou life & the migration waves that made Lafayette what it is today.
What I would love to see: the addition of replica early American Indian shelters (the differences between native tribe building techniques.)
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Huskergal2
Feb 25, 2026
Not that interesting - Old houses that have been moved in, or reproduced houses. Old-looking furniture and other objects. Repetitive signs. Probably more fun at a busier time of year when the grounds are prettier and there are more people dressed up to talk about the history.
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