Investigate ghostly legends at Louisiana’s oldest documented plantation home
1.5 hrs
Guided tour, ghost-hunting tools
Step into Destrehan Plantation after dusk with expert interpreters who bring the estate’s darker history to life. Explore the mysteries surrounding a home linked to centuries of tragic losses and unexplained encounters.
Cancel in writing at least 24 hours in advance to receive a refund.
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No, dinner is not included. Indigo Cafe inside the gift shop offers beverages, sandwiches, wraps, salads, snacks, desserts, and ice cream.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella if it’s raining.
Yes, costumes are welcome.
Destrehan Plantation Store/Gift Shop, 13034 River Road, Destrehan, LA 70047
Standing beneath the sprawling live oaks draped in Spanish moss, you feel the full weight of Louisiana history settle around you. Destrehan Plantation draws you into a world of indigo fields, river trade, and Creole culture that shaped the lower Mississippi Valley. The oldest documented plantation house remaining in the lower Mississippi River Valley, Destrehan Plantation rewards every visitor with an atmosphere that is both hauntingly beautiful and deeply instructive.
Absolutely loved the plantation tour. Jim was an excellent tour guide! He was very informative and had a great personality. The grounds are beautiful. All the staff I encountered were very friendly.
lisa church
September 9, 2026
Absolutely loved the plantation tour. Jim was an excellent tour guide! He was very informative and had a great personality. The grounds are beautiful. All the staff I encountered were very friendly.
lisa church
September 9, 2026
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