Historical Plantation House Tour at Ardoyne Plantation
, US
1 hour
Date
Today
What You Will Do
Tour is of the unique Ardoyne Plantation Victorian Gothic home built in 1888 by LA Senator JD Shaffer on the 1838 plantation land which still grows sugarcane today. All contents are original family heirlooms and tour is given by descendants of the original owner. The Shaffer family still resides in the home. Come visit us and learn about plantation life and sugarcane growing along Little Bayou Black from 1838 to the present.
Bus & Group tours welcome! Large groups/bus tours must call in advance to schedule a tour time.
What's Included?
- Professional guide
What's Not Included?
- Transportation to and from attraction
- Food and drinks
- Guide gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Ardoyne Plantation, 2678 Louisiana 311 bldg 1, Schriever
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Ardoyne Plantation
1 hour
Our tour guide will meet you at the front door and lead you on a tour of both floors of the historical home telling you about bayou history, sugarcane growing, as well as, personal family stories and about filming movies at the plantation.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Ardoyne Plantation
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Good walking shoes suggested
- A portion of the tour takes place outdoors
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wheelchairs/strollers OK on first floor once up 5 steps. Ramp is currently under repair.
- 2nd floor only accessible by climbing 28 steps.
Guide Options
- Guide - English