Viator Rating : 5 (3 reviews)
New Orleans
St. Joseph & Felicity Plantation Combo Tour
180
Overview
Explore Louisiana's captivating past with the St. Joseph and Felicity Plantation Combo Tour in Vacherie. This tour welcomes history buffs and movie fans to working sugarcane farms.
See well-kept plantation homes and buildings where enslaved people lived. Visit the Louisiana Sugarcane Museum to learn how sugarcane is grown. You might even see places where movies were filmed. The tour includes guided visits of the St. Joseph and Felicity Plantation houses. It does not include food and drinks.
This experience is a great way to step back in time and see how life was on these plantations. Learn about the families who lived there and the people who worked the land. 
Highlights
Step Back in Time: See real plantation homes and learn about Louisiana history.
Explore Two Plantations: Visit both St. Joseph and Felicity Plantations on one tour.
Sugarcane Museum: Discover how sugarcane is grown and made into sugar.
Movie Sightings: Spot places where famous movies were filmed.
Sentiment Analysis
Visitors loved seeing the old homes and learning about plantation life.
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Many enjoyed the stories shared by the guides.
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The sugarcane museum was a nice surprise for many people.
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People liked that they could walk around and take photos.
Some visitors felt the tour was a little too short.
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A few people wished there was more information about the enslaved people.
The Journey
St. Joseph & Felicity Plantations
Step back in time at the St. Joseph & Felicity Plantations in Vacherie, Louisiana, where you'll experience the grandeur and the poignant history of the antebellum South. Wander through meticulously restored plantation homes, marveling at the architecture and furnishings that evoke the 19th and 20th centuries. Explore the original outbuildings, including preserved slave cabins, which offer a sobering glimpse into the lives of enslaved workers. The Louisiana Sugarcane Museum provides additional context, revealing the intricate process of sugarcane cultivation through historical tools and documents. Movie buffs might recognize familiar scenes as these plantations have served as stunning backdrops for several films. Each 45-minute tour is led by knowledgeable guides who bring history to life with captivating stories, making it an unforgettable and educational experience.
Know Before You Go
This combo tour includes a guided tour of both the St. Joseph and Felicity Plantation houses. Food and drinks are not included. Please arrange your own transportation to and from the plantations, as pickup and drop-off services are not provided. Details about the meeting point will be provided after booking.
Hot Tip
Some people who went on the tour say to ask your guide lots of questions! They know a lot about the plantations and are happy to share more information. Wear comfy shoes because you'll be walking a bit!
Review Summary
People finds this tour exceptional for its knowledgeable guides like Sylvia, who provide private-feeling, detailed tours of authentic family-owned sugarcane plantations, with photo allowances inside homes and strong emphasis on history. Positive feedback highlights the intimate experience over larger sites, though limited reviews note only 2-3 ratings available; no major negatives mentioned but accessibility is restricted.[1][3]
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