Houmas House Estate and Gardens Guided Tour

4.7 (663 reviews) 1–3 hours Free cancellation

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Mansion with Reflection Pond — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Mansion Front View — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Journey back in time at the Houmas House Estate and Gardens as you take a guided tour of the grand antebellum mansion, just a short drive from New Orleans, Louisiana, and immerse yourself in the rich history of the old South. Costumed staff bring the era to life as they share stories of this former sugar plantation, and you’ll have time to stroll through the South’s Most Beautiful Gardens before or after your tour. While you’re here, enjoy a delicious Southern meal at one of our on-site restaurants— The Carriage House Restaurant, offering a refined Louisiana cuisine, or the Dixie Café, perfect for a casual experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–25
Guide: English
Operated by: Houmas House Plantation and Gardens

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Guided tour of Houmas House Estate and Gardens
Included: Local taxes

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drink (available for purchase)
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Houmas House and Gardens

3 hours Admission included

Guided mansion tours allow guests full access to the Houmas House estate. Dressed in period costumes, interactive tour guides tell the 250 year history of the mansion. Using artifacts, antiques and artwork, guests hear about life on this former sugarcane plantation. Restaurants are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner at an additional cost. 38 acres of self-guided gardens are open to all guests who purchase a mansion tour ticket. Allow 2-3 hours to see everything Houmas House has to offer.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The Houmas House gift shop is the main entrance. Upon entering, guests can redeem their voucher or purchase tickets. The gift shop attendant will direct all guests to the starting point for the guided mansion tour. Please allow at least 20 minutes to get to starting point of guided tour.

End point

The guided tour starts in the front of the mansion and ends in the rear of the mansion.

Using your ticket

Upon arrival to the gift shop, please give paperwork to gift shop attendant. You will be given a sticker to wear for the duration of your visit.

For admission only please call: +1 (225) 473-9380

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Houmas House is completely handicap accessible. Walking paths throughout the grounds make it easy for wheelchairs. Golf cart service is available upon request. The mansion is equipped with an elevator for guests not able to navigate stairs.