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    Plantation Country and the Birth of Blues

    Visit Laura Plantation and explore the roots of jazz and blues at Historic Riverlands with small groups

    From$130/ person

    Ideal For

    Up to 15 people

    Includes

    Guided tours, Small group

    Highlights

    Visit Laura Plantation, a Creole heritage site built in 1805, and explore the roots of jazz and blues at the Historic Riverlands site. Learn how African American music shaped genres from jazz and zydeco to gospel, soul, R&B, and rock.

    • Tour the 1805 Creole Laura Plantation
    • Discover the tales of Compair Lapin and Compair Bouki
    • Explore Historic Riverlands and Civil Rights stories
    • Learn how jazz, zydeco, blues, gospel, soul, R&B and rock evolved
    • Join an 80 minute Laura tour and a 60 minute Riverlands tour
    • Enjoy small groups of no more than 15

    What's Included

    • Guided tour of Laura Plantation
    • Guided tour at Historic Riverlands

    Things to know

    Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing. Lunch is not included; you may bring your own. Group size limited to 15.

    Cancellation policy

    Reservations must be canceled at least 24 hours before the start of the tour in order for full refunds to be processed. Refunds of 50% will be processed for reservations canceled less than 24 hours prior to the start of the tour. Customers will receive a full refund for tours canceled due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

    Meeting location

    New Orleans, LA

    Experience provided by Tours by Marguerite
    Experience provided by Tours by Marguerite

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    Adult

    $130

    Ages 18+

    0

    Child

    $75

    Ages 7 - 17 (6 - 17 for excursions)

    0

    Small Child

    $35

    Ages 0 - 6 (0 - 5 for excursions)

    0

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    4.9 stars• 76 reviews

    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    76 reviews•Google Maps

    Lawson (and occasionally Muriel) leads immersive walking tours through New Orleans that consistently earn glowing praise for their depth and passion. Reviewers repeatedly highlight how knowledgeable and engaging these guides are, particularly when it comes to Creole culture and history. The tours cover neighborhoods like Faubourg Tremé and the French Quarter, offering perspectives that help visitors understand the city's complex heritage in ways that feel personal and authentic rather than surface-level tourist content. What stands out is how the guides tailor their approach to each group. Lawson has communicated with guests in Mauritian Creole and clearly connects with both French and English speakers, creating an inclusive atmosphere where questions are encouraged. Many visitors mention these tours were highlights of their trip, with some calling them essential for understanding New Orleans. The storytelling approach makes history feel alive, and the Creole-centered perspective provides nuance that travelers deeply appreciate. French-speaking visitors especially value having excellent francophone guides who share cultural connections to Louisiana's heritage.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Lawson is amazing and gave us a great tour of the French Quarter. I highly recommend him 💜✨️

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    Valérie Djoumessi

    February 27, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Lawson is amazing and gave us a great tour of the French Quarter. I highly recommend him 💜✨️

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    Valérie Djoumessi

    February 27, 2025

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