I took my kids on Martin Luther King Day to show them the perils of not so long ago. It gave weight to what everyone before us fought for and why the fight continues. The tour, though on your own, was actually better than I thought. With the headphones and remote synched with each stop along the trail, it helped humanize the plantation. It brought up emotions, for sure, as I listened to the stories of those who had been interviewed. It was a lot to take in but an undeniable time for those who lived it everyday. I'm not sure how I would have survived. Our ancestors are amazing! Thanks to those who work to preserve Whitney Plantation. I plan to make this tour again.

Amazing Experience. The only plantation tour focused on the slaves. This tour is a great look into the life of slaves here in Louisiana. The tour is self guided with an audio program you listen along you as you walk through the property. I highly recommend this tour if you want to really learn what it was like to be a slave and learn about their histories.

It was a very moving experience to visit this place. I could almost feel the terror and horrors that were perpetrated here by the slave-owners. The self-guided tour was excellent, the staff was very nice, and the entire grounds are very well kept. Visiting the main house, and then the slaves' quarters, was especially jarring and painful. Contemplation in the Antioch church after touring the grounds is a must-do. Before touring the grounds, definitely walk through the exhibit in the main building. It gives vital info that is necessary to create context and understanding. A visit here is definitely recommended for all Americans. Never forget the horrors that occurred here not long ago. Vestiges of such oppression, hate, and subjugation remain to this day. Stay aware of them and treat ALL people with respect and love.

Such a moving and emotional experience. The Whitney Plantation truly tells things as they were and shines light on how enslaved people lived and were treated. While it is not easy to hear and see, we must not ever forget or whitewash our past so that we learn from it and do better. The grounds are well-kept, the staff are kind and very knowledgeable, and the subject matter and history is clearly shared here. This is the only plantation tour that people should be making and I was so thankful to learn that they do not allow weddings or other such events to occur here because this is no place of celebration. Very well done.

Wow such a great experience to know and understand the history. Although we will never fully comprehend this time we can empathize, respect, honor and learn from it. I highly recommend getting the headphone set to explain each of the 14 areas of the plantation. It is very informative and a few of the narrators speak from experience. Sneakers, water, and an umbrella are very useful items for this tour. It can be completed in about one hour and a half. I also recommend reading the signs about each exhibit as they provide more insight of the people and time. Soak it all in and take a tissue or two, enjoy! Thank you MRS. DY’MONN (Diamond) for the knowledge and great customer service. Along with the very knowledgeable Caucasian man with the long hair by the Big House.

Seriously the best plantation tour you can go on. Tour guides are incredibly knowledgeable and well versed in the local area. They go deeply into complexities of what slave life was like and how they were traded/forced to work. I would recommend this tour to everyone who really wants to understand what the slaves went through.

The Whitney presents a sober and somber look at the life lived on a Louisiana plantation. It was refreshing to hear about day to day events from the perspectives of the people that toiled on the site. The grounds are impeccable and designed to accommodate people in the heat. When we visited it was well into the 90s. The well placed shade and misters kept us comfortable while we took in the stories.

I really enjoyed finally being able to visit. The staff was welcoming, there was a good flow to the tour and the grounds were cared for. This is one place that I’ll not soon forget. We took our time and really felt each stop along the tour route. At times it was sobering and saddening, but still an overall good experience. I’ve added two of my favorite sculptures from the tour.

Very sad, and frankly a little shocking experience. We all know slavery was a grueling affair, but this plantation makes it painfully obvious how Terrible live must have been for many generations of enslaved people but also for several generations afterwards. It was a very educational experience, I would absolutely recommend a visit to this plantation for anyone. Also the museum section was well done as well as the monuments in remembrance. I do very much hope however that this place can be protected for future generations, I hope no industry will be built to overshadow the plantation and that the remaining slave cabins can be protected.

Tour is self guided using either an app or an audio recording they provide. This is my first plantation I’ve ever been to and I enjoyed the educational aspect of it. The tour is informative and told and shows/explains the issues of the past and slavery, primarily why I chose this plantation as my first since I was interested in the plantation’s slave past rather than just the owners, i heard other plantations do focuses on that.

Most depressing thing I've done in a very long time. I'm emotional and cried through the entire experience. Sad realization to what African Americans experienced in slavery. I'm broken. I will say it's a humbling experience. Makes me realize how fortunate I am and regardless of my struggles, I am free. My children are free. Having said that I needed to experience the south. For the richness in heritage and blast to the past. I loved the experience. The Whitney Plantation helps you understand from beginning to end what the plantations were about and how slavery changed the face of America.

I must admit that this has probably been the most deep-rooted and emotional historical landmark that I've visited in America. I went in Aug, which is very hot in Louisiana and the drive there alone was enough to get a sense of how far out in the middle of know where these plantations were. I can imagine how lost the slaves felt. From slave quarters to the stuffy, inferno like kitchen, it is sickening to have to retrace the steps of my ancestors. Overall, this a great place to learn and experience some history

Our guide was passionate and fantastic!! The kids learned so much and I can’t wait to go back! We also bought some goodies. Parents please note: If you’ve never spoken to your kids about the cruelty of this world, you might want to have that conversation before going. There are some very hard historical events they will be exposed to. However, the guide did give us a lot of warning before going to that area. ♥️ Go!

This historic site tells the how much slaves built so much of this land. The Whitney Plantation gave a more realistic view of the daily life of enslaved people in comparison to other plantations we have visited. We recently visited a famous plantation in Savannah, GA….but it only dedicated a small plaque to the slaves and the family still resided at the residence holding events and weddings. The Whitney Plantation handled this so much better. My children learned so much on their visit and know they are their ancestors dreams.

The only plantation tour that tells the slave's story. it actually gives honor and record of the salves how purchased to be on this plantation. they have records of the ones that died also. This is a must see. you will learn a lot about sugar plantations and get to see the land they slaves had to work. you will have an audio tour which makes it even easier. you will get a great untold history lesson also.

A unique experience in that the voices of former enslaved people are front and center. The museum details the history of slavery in New Orleans, and the audio guide takes you through the grounds, pausing at buildings such as the overseer's cottage, kitchens, cabins, and the owner's house. There's a small park with a low stone wall engraved with the names of babies and children who died while enslaved, along with anecdotes from freed Black men and women about their lives on the plantation(s). The German Coast Uprising memorial is really jarring-- ceramic heads on pikes representing the enslaved men who staged a peaceful revolt and were murdered as punishment, their heads placed on pikes as a warning to other enslaved people. The plantation was active until 1975-- worked by freed Black men and women who, it sounded like, just couldn't afford to leave. At the beginning you're given a lanyard with the story and an image of a formerly enslaved person who was interviewed by the Federal Writer's Project. At the end, at the last top on the tour, you're to go into the church on the grounds to 'meet' your person-- read more of their story, etc. Unfortunately the church was closed for repairs. Hoping to go back some day when it's reopened and meet Anna Hawthorne. The staff is really lovely and helpful. The gift shop is well stocked with some really good books about the area and it's history, as well as works by Ibrahim X. Kendi and other scholars-- in case you want to pick up something for the plane or just to decolonize your bookshelf. If you do go, consider donating to the museum to help speed the process of fixing up this very important piece of history.

What an incredible experience. Once I found out I was coming to New Orleans, I knew I had to make time to visit the Whitney Plantation. I did the self-guided tour with the headset. Each exhibit is numbered. Once you get to an exhibit, you enter the number in your headset, and it tells a beautiful story about what you see. The Whitney Plantation does a beautiful job of honoring those who were enslaved. I think that sometimes when we see or hear history about those who were enslaved, they don't truly recognize them as human beings. Being able to listen and read their personal stories was an incredible touch. This tour should at minimum, take two hours. It took me almost three hours. Before you leave, make sure you leave with a book or souvenir.

Worth the visit for an accurate historical perspective. Upon arrival the staff did a great job with sanitising audio units and headphones. We were also provided mask upon arrival to wear inside the starting point which is the gift shop but after leaving and starting at the primary location, mask could be taken off. I learned a lot during this tour especially with the audio. Tour with audio about an hour, we explored about 2 hours on our own. Could relay audio and very easy to use. A must visit!

Very informative and different from other plantations. Focus is on the dark history of slavery, and you don't leave this place unmoved by this experience. It may not the prettiest plantation, but it sure is interesting and educational. Can highly recommend to visit.

Absolutely Stunning!! The property is amazing the history is so powerful. Memorials for slaves and children are intense. Tours are currently self guided. And learn from our mistake We took an Uber and got stuck there so rent a car or sign up for a tour bus. 1 hour away from down town

I visit alot of sites that tell the stories of enslaved people but this is one of the first times where the perspective of enslaved people are centered in the narrative. Please visit and enjoy this aching and informative place. The tours are self guided which I actually think is the best way to experience the plantation because you move at your own pace. There is also staff milling around each stopping point to answer questions you might have about the information shared on the tour. And as noted on the Whitney Plantation website, if you're from out of town, rent a car to get there. It's too out of the way to get back to New Orleans with Uber or Lyft.

Such a heartbreaking and awful part of history but was a wonderfully done tour of the whitney plantation. I liked that the shuttle picked us up from our hotel in the French quarter and that we were able to go at our own pace to see and take in the history of the plantation with the headphones/handheld and semi self guided tour.

This was a true eye opening experience to be allowed to walk the plantation and learn about the enslaved persons that had to live their lives here against their will. I had the opportunity to go through all 14 experiences and I am so glad that I did. I did get emotional at one point. Said a prayer to Jah over the plantation dedicated to my ancestors who had to endure such trial. Very glad to see their names written on the wall as well. EVERYONE needs to go and experience this tour. I have a different outlook on our people - even thought they’ve taught slavery in history, I’ve seen their stories from a different perspective and I am grateful. Love my people and I will continue to support and love us to build our community ❤️ THANK YOU for Ms. Joy for transporting my friend and I safely

Amazing tour. Very educational. Amber was an amazing tour guide. I learned so much. Would highly recommend Whitney Plantation as a must do while visiting Louisiana.

This site is phenomenal! It’s very informal! We did the self guided tour with the headsets where we could hear first hand account stories from former slaves. The site is beautiful and has been preserved really well! It’s one thing to hear about the transatlantic slave trade, but it’s another thing to be on the same land the slaves built, worked and lived on.

One of a kind museum and tribute to the memory of early American Plantation Life. Great architecture, history and sculpture gardens. Many original structures from nearby plantations have made their way to Whitney. Grounds are shady and cool with an interior gift shop for sweet tea and break from the heat. Must see for the history buffs and people who choose not to erase our nation's past however unfortunate. RIP to the 100's of thousands of formerly chained souls, may ye be free.

Very different from the other plantations around. Not only do they have the big house and the slave quarters like the other plantations, they also have an exhibit/museum that makes it a remarkable visit. The museum gives you an opportunity to use it's exhibits,maps and other creative ways to understand the beginning of slave trade,it's impact on the country and the shift in the power dynamics. It brings a painful era to life.

Such a moving piece of history. I learned so much and really felt so sad while going through the audio tour. They did a really nice job showing what slavery was to the people who experienced it. It is worth a visit and I'd visit again. There was so much to see and read. The sculptures of children really added to the experience and gave more understanding of exactly the impact that slavery had on everyone, including the children. I was only able to make it to one plantation and I'm glad it was this one. Some of the things I wondered about, were answered.

What a life changing tour. Our historian, on the guided tour, was fabulous. The information was hard to hear but so vital to know. There is so much to see, learn, and experience at the Whitney Plantation, everyone should visit. Well worth the time!!

A heavy and remarkably humbling experience. This self-guided tour (using headphones with prerecorded commentary) walked us through the entirety of the plantation, structure by structure, and allowed us to go at our own pace - which I found to be very important as parts did become quite emotional. We got to empathize and appreciate some of the history, stories, and encounters of enslaved people. Also got to admire their skills and achievements. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Louisiana.

Amazing experience, truly insightful, beautiful place excellent organization ii loved the earphones tour so easy and entertaining. The staff very helpful and pleasant. Veterans discounts student discount. Truly a place to visit! Take some sandwiches u can picnic on the benches...

We were disappointed with the lack of information in Oak Alley, and Whitney is exactly what we were looking for. The first part is an outstanding 3-room museum covering the history of slavery. Then, the self-guided tour outside is great, the information is very interesting, the audio works perfectly, the place is very well maintained. In addition to the historical visit, the parts dedicated to the commemoration are very powerful.

Learn truth about slavery in the US, and the depth of research that went into the making of this museum. A couple of free rooms and a visiting exhibit greet you in the visitor's center, but I heartily recommend paying for a tour of the grounds. I took the self-guided audio tour, which allows the viewer to go at their own pace and choose which plaques to dwell with. While walking through, I encountered the tour guide groups a couple of times. The leaders seemed knowledgeable and gave details not covered in the audio tour.

My first visit to any plantation. The Whitney plantation to me was a beautiful place however allows a new form of education that i do not recall being taught in public schools to the fully but only seen in movie, books etc. You must experience it for self to get a partial story being told of the Whitney plantation, slave masters their property & (African Slaves); how things worked surround ownership of slaves, brutal punishments, death, food production and more. Over all the trip was most enjoyed but I was taken spiritually by facts displayed written or told. All i could do is stop and cry for all American Africans. Our forefathers and And the events carried out there and the direction we are all going in; will there ever be equality and one to respect the other as it has been said it is I was totally weakened. Many thoughts run through you but you must visit for yourself.

To learn the history from a slaves point of view is both chilling and exactly how we should be learning. I was brought to tears learning first hand account of the lives in and around this plantation. This experience was beautifully orchestrated and I highly recommend it.

I booked this plantation over Oak Alley and Laura Plantation because of its focus on slavery. As someone who studied African American literature, I'm familiar with slave narratives and stories so I was bracing myself for a very emotional experience based on the reviews. I actually left feeling underwhelmed and unfazed. To start, our guide was very knowledgeable and respectable. She was eager to answer any questions our group asked, and did a great job explaining all the sites, exhibitions, and the process of harvesting sugar cane with respect to the slaves. The memorials they built to the side are very interesting and reading the quotes of slaves gave more insight into their day-to-day lives. It was also pretty surreal to walk inside the cabins, jail, kitchen, the house and be able to touch those walls. There are two reasons I'm giving this tour four stars. The first reason is because of their lack of customer service. I made the mistake of booking a guided tour before reading that Ubers/Lyfts don't operate in that area. I sent an email a week before asking if they can assist me with coordinating transportation and never got a response. I called them when they were open and no one picked up and I never got a call back. This is unacceptable for a museum that's very isolated from the city. Thankfully, I coordinated a private ride with a previous Uber driver. The second reason I'm giving it four stars is because of the organization's choice to clear out all the furniture from the main house to not perpetuate showcasing the wealth of the plantation owners. I understand they made that decision out of respect to the slaves, but I still would've liked to see how the house looked during its time, even if the furniture was borrowed from other plantations or museums. I believe history should be presented in its entirety, and walking through the empty house was very anti-climactic and actually detracted from the experience as it was the finale of the tour. Overall, I was underwhelmed, but I respect the effort the organization is making to prioritize the slaves who lived there. I still recommend everyone do this tour because it’s very informative and explains the sobering, important, and dismal history of our nation and humanity in general. However, I think one would get a well-rounded experience if you paired a visit to Whitney with Laura and/or Oak Alley, despite being known to whitewash their exhibits.

This tour is very emotional. It discloses everything, warts and all. The building's the art, the statues, and graphics, so well put together. There are various guides situated throughout, for any questions. One guide at the church, a lady named Cheryle, was a wealth oh information. It's really worth the visit.

The museum directors have done an excellent job. Extremely sad but it was good to learn what really happened. Hearing actual recordings from freed slaves was surreal.

An Enlightening tour of one of the best plantations offered. There was so much history shared that my party and I were in awe. If you go to New Orleans you owe it too yourself and your loved ones to take this tour. If you are of African descent, you definitely need to see this historical place on a tour that is given from the slaves perspective. I highly recommend it and commend those who make this possible and are preserving as well as protecting this priceless property.

The Whitney Plantation tour and museum is exceptional. The Whitney Plantation gives honest and verified account of the plantation's history focusing on the lives of the enslaved peoples forced to work there. Our guide was knowledgeable and professional. She is a descendant of the area and made personal connections to the history helping visitors to see the influence of the past on the present. I highly recommend this tour over other plantation tours which tend to romanticize plantation life and sugarcoat and minimize the harsh conditions under which people were enslaved. The Whitney Plantation tour and the museum respectfully present this part of American history in a way that all people can learn and understand.

Nahja (I hope I spelled her name correctly) was an excellent guide. I recommend that you ask for her. I feel her knowledge was excellent. She told me things that I didn’t know about slavery. As a black woman, I should’ve been taught these things in school. I feel as though if you aren’t ready to hear how blacks were treated during slavery, please don’t go. You will get your feelings hurt if you don’t want to hear the truth. The exhibits were in mint condition. My only complaint was I didn’t get to see the “big house” because it is under construction. I do plan to return to this location and hopefully my guide is still here. I’m definitely bringing my kids. My husband and I couldn’t believe how our ancestors were treated. We definitely want to visit more plantations. Thank you Nahja for giving us the tour and being very knowledgeable. Keep doing your thing friend. 😂

Well put together. The cost is an issue for most families in this post-Covid time. I paid over $74 for three kids and one adult for a guided tour. I asked for a teacher discount but they didn't offer it.

This is a part of history that can’t be erased and Whitney plantation did an excellent job preserving this piece of history. The grounds are well taken care of . The historical artifacts are in excellent condition . This tour is very emotional and will stay with you for the rest of the day. When you visit keep an open mind and take tissues .