Explore Houmas House Mansion and 38 acres of gardens on a guided tour
1 Hour
Guided mansion tour, Gardens
Tour the historic Houmas House Mansion in Darrow, Louisiana and explore the estate’s expansive gardens. Walk through the mansion with a guided tour that shares its architectural evolution and history.
Wear comfortable shoes; high heels are not recommended because the property is expansive. Uber and taxi services are not available from Houmas House to Baton Rouge or New Orleans.
Customers can receive a full refund on all purchases if cancelled prior to reserved time.
Wear comfortable shoes; high heels are not recommended because the property is expansive. Dress for the season: summers are very warm, and winters are usually mild but can get cold. The mansion, restaurants, and gift shop are centrally air conditioned and heated.
Take the tour rain or shine, and dress accordingly so you can enjoy the full estate.
No. Uber and taxi cab services are not available from Houmas House to Baton Rouge or New Orleans. If you need transportation, rent a car.
40136 LA-942, Darrow, LA 70725, United States
Standing beneath centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss, you sense immediately that Houmas House Estate and Gardens is unlike any other stop along the Great River Road. The air carries the faint sweetness of magnolia, and the columns of the Greek Revival mansion rise pale and commanding against the Louisiana sky. Houmas House Estate and Gardens invites you to slow down, look closely, and let the layered beauty of this place settle in.
The gardens here are genuinely stunning, with a Monet-style pond and peaceful walkways that visitors consistently rave about. The mansion tour adds real depth to the visit, packed with fascinating stories about the property's many owners, original artifacts, and the history of the Houmas tribe deal that started it all. Several visitors specifically called out Jennifer as a standout tour guide, praised for her warmth, energy, and encyclopedic knowledge of Louisiana history. A few visitors felt the house tour moved a bit quickly, so if you're a detail-oriented history lover, it's worth keeping that in mind. That said, the combination of beautiful grounds, a knowledgeable staff, and an on-site restaurant offering quality local food makes this a well-rounded stop. The overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, and the experience seems especially rewarding for those who take time to explore beyond the tour itself.
Beautiful residence and lovely landscaped gardens. Well worth a visit. RVs are welcome here, thank you.
Jean Boileau
May 18, 2026
Beautiful residence and lovely landscaped gardens. Well worth a visit. RVs are welcome here, thank you.
Jean Boileau
May 18, 2026