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.

Logan, our tour guide, did an awesome job. It was clear that he studied the history of the plantation and shared his personal cultural connection to the area. I learned quite a bit about creole culture and history. A wealth of information - totally satisfied.

We came to Whitney immediately following our tour of another nearby plantation. At the first tour the focus was mostly on the “Big House” with a brief bit about the lives of the enslaved. Whitney was the exact opposite of that: a brief bit of the main house with almost the total focus on the lives of the enslaved. Kristyn, our guide, was very knowledgeable, spoke clearly and with a volume that was easy to hear. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area.

We did the audio tour and it was informative, well-presented and mesmerizing. This is such an important story for all Americans to hear. In a time where many in the country are attempting to erase history, I’m so thankful for the Whitney Plantation continuing to tell the story in such a profound way.

This place advertises as the only plantation in Louisiana to be exclusively dedicated to the history of the enslaved people, and I can't speak to the "only" part, but they definitely lived up to the history of the enslaved people part. We did the self guided tour which took about 90 minutes or so. This was an entirely different experience than any other plantation we've been to. There was almost no mention of the property owners. Only the basement floor of the house was open. The rest of the walking tour included the slave cabins, sugar cane information, a small chapel, etc. It was really impactful to see a wall with approx 125,000 slave names on it, just from Louisiana. We stopped here as part of the Gray line tour, otherwise I would have probably chose the guided tour.

We enjoyed our visit to the Whitney Plantation. Great information provided during the guided tour. Local tour guide was very knowledgeable. Gift shops has lots of great books. Highly recommend! Tips: Bring water and be prepared for walking and standing.

What a humbling and impactful experience! We learned so much and can only hope that others who visit will take to heart that we must do better and be better...And that no human being has the right or ability to control the lives of others. Being human is an obligation - not simply what we are. Congratulations to Whitney for the work you are doing. Please continue your incredible mission and messaging!

A very touching and rewarding visit to the Plantation, a part of out Black History trip for youth of our church. Our Tour guide Jordan did an excellent job of explaining slavery through the eyes of the enslaved. Will definitely come again.

My friends and I decided to do the guided tour of Whitney Plantation. I'm sorry I don't remember our guide's name but she was fantastic! It was hot but she did her best to keep us in the shade. She didn't hold back on the history of enslavement at the Whitney either. It's still shocking to learn hour humans were treated! I would definitely recommend slipping away from New Orleans for an afternoon to take the guided tour. Thank You!

Honestly everyone should visit this plantation. I would strongly recommend the self guided tour because you need the time to truly understand and contemplate what being enslaved . It was shocking to realize that this plantation operated until 1975. It’s not the story of privilege and the romance of Gone with the Wind. It’s the reality we need to understand . To understand the faults of our past is to ensure a true American future.