Houmas House Estate and Gardens Guided Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Guided tour of Houmas House Estate and Gardens
- Local taxes
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drink (available for purchase)
- Transportation
Meeting Location
40136 Louisiana 942
Darrow, LA 70725, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Houmas House and Gardens
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Guided tour of Houmas House Estate and Gardens.
- Local taxes.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drink (available for purchase).
- Transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Houmas House Estate and Gardens Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Houmas House Estate and Gardens Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Guided tour of Houmas House Estate and Gardens
- Local taxes
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drink (available for purchase)
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
