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Whitney Plantation and Soul of New Orleans City Tour Combo
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
$129
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Start your journey at the powerful Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana dedicated to telling the story of enslaved people through their eyes. Walk the grounds where lives were bound to the brutal system of plantation slavery.
Explore preserved cabins, memorials, and hear firsthand narratives through a self-guided audio tour, allowing for personal reflection. After a lunch break in New Orleans, continue with the Soul of New Orleans city tour, where we dive deep into the distinct differences between plantation slavery and urban slavery.
Explore how enslaved Africans in New Orleans shaped the city’s architecture, food, music, and culture — laying the foundation for jazz, Mardi Gras Indians, and Creole identity. This journey showcases the resilience, creativity, and resistance that birthed a cultural revolution. Black history that can’t be erased, from the fields of suffering to the streets of New Orleans’ cultural revolution.
Explore preserved cabins, memorials, and hear firsthand narratives through a self-guided audio tour, allowing for personal reflection. After a lunch break in New Orleans, continue with the Soul of New Orleans city tour, where we dive deep into the distinct differences between plantation slavery and urban slavery.
Explore how enslaved Africans in New Orleans shaped the city’s architecture, food, music, and culture — laying the foundation for jazz, Mardi Gras Indians, and Creole identity. This journey showcases the resilience, creativity, and resistance that birthed a cultural revolution. Black history that can’t be erased, from the fields of suffering to the streets of New Orleans’ cultural revolution.
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Culture City Tour Combo
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Treme Neighborhood-The oldest Black neighborhood in the United States
- Civil Rights history-including Plessy vs. Ferguson and visit the first desegrated school in America
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Self-guided tour, Round-trip transportation to the Whitney Plantation with transportation
- Hurricane Katrina Landmark-Pass through areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
- Soul of New Orleans tour exploring the roots of enslavement until the modern day culture
- Studio Be art gallery-visit includes restroom break and gift shop
- Congo Square-Birthplace of jazz culture.
- Restroom on board
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New Orleans2nd Line Tours offers a once in a lifetime experience for our visitors. Guest will be entertained and educated in true New Orleans fashion. We offer opportunities to explore New Orleans authentic history, unique traditions, and one-of-a-kind culture.
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Whitney PlantationExplore the various exhibits that focus on the lives of the enslaved people who lived and worked on the Whitney Plantation. These exhibits include original buildings, slave cabins, memorials, and artwork that aim to convey the harsh realities of slavery. Take a moment to visit the Wall of Honor, which displays the names of more than 350 enslaved individuals who lived on the plantation. This tribute helps personalize their stories and allows visitors to reflect on the human impact of slavery. The museum also features thought-provoking memorial artwork, such as the "Field of Angels" sculpture, which represents the estimated 2,200 enslaved children who died in St. John the Baptist Parish.
- See the aftermath of neighborhood was devastated during hurricane Katrina. (pass by)
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Studio BeSince 2016, Studio BE has developed itself as a landmark and cultural destination in New Orleans. A product of alchemy, a space for artists and the things they create. A space for the local community and the culture that comes from it, and a welcomed space for visitors across the globe. A place all those voices go to sharpen their critical voice and imagine a future that benefits us all.
- Discover the vibrant heartbeat of New Orleans at Congo Square, the birthplace of jazz. Step into a place rich with cultural significance and historical resonance. This hallowed ground was where enslaved Africans gathered to celebrate their heritage through music, dance, and storytelling, creating the rhythmic foundation of jazz that would resonate across the world. Immerse yourself in the spirit of Congo Square as you explore its storied past and feel the echoes of the vibrant musical traditions that still thrive in New Orleans today. Experience the magic and soul of Congo Square and embrace the origins of jazz. (pass by)
- The oldest Black neighborhood in the United States and a cornerstone of New Orleans culture. (pass by)
- Experience one of the most iconic historic districts in the country, known for its vibrant architecture, rich culture, and deep-rooted history. As you pass through, your guide will break down the real history showing how different cultures came together to shape the New Orleans we know today. (pass by)
- Learn about New Orleans’ role in the Civil Rights Movement, including the landmark case of Plessy vs. Ferguson, which shaped segregation laws across the United States. As you pass through this area, your guide will share stories of courage, resistance, and the individuals who helped challenge inequality and change the course of history. (pass by)
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Whitney Plantation and Soul of New Orleans City Tour Combo
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
$129
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!