Black History That Can’t Be Erased
Begin your day at the powerful Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana solely dedicated to interpreting the lives of the enslaved through their own voices and perspectives. Walk the grounds where generations of enslaved Africans endured unimaginable hardship and resistance. With a self-guided audio tour, you’ll explore preserved slave cabins, powerful memorials, and firsthand narratives that bring history to life — offering space for reflection, truth, and understanding.
After returning to New Orleans, enjoy a lunch break to relax, reflect, and recharge before we continue the journey.
The second half of the day leads into our Soul of New Orleans city tour, where we shift from the plantation to the city streets — exploring the unique system of urban slavery that shaped New Orleans in a very different way. From Congo Square to Tremé, from the Mississippi Riverfront to hidden corners of the French Quarter, you’ll learn how enslaved Africans built the city’s infrastructure and planted the seeds of its most enduring traditions. This experience dives into the origins of jazz, Black masking culture, Mardi Gras Indians, and Creole identity, revealing how resistance, faith, and creativity turned pain into power. We draw a clear, honest line between plantation slavery and the cultural revolution birthed in the streets of New Orleans.
This is more than a tour — it’s a powerful, immersive experience that connects the past to the present.
It’s Black history that can’t be erased — from the fields of suffering to the streets of celebration.
After a lunch break, immerse yourself in New Orleans’ vibrant urban culture with our NOLA Urban Culture City Tour. Discover the invaluable contributions made by enslaved individuals to the city’s economy, from enslaved labor to skilled artistry, and how free people of color played an essential role in shaping New Orleans’ identity.
Visit significant landmarks such as Congo Square, McDonogh 19, and Treme, the birthplace of jazz, and learn about the lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina. Experience firsthand how enslaved and free communities actively preserved their culture, traditions, and celebrations, from music and cuisine to religion and community bonds.
This combo tour offers an enriching perspective on the resilience and cultural vibrancy that continue to influence New Orleans’ past, present, and future.
Available every day except Tuesday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• We no longer offer food for individuals unless they are part of a private group of 10 or more.
• For combo tours, there will be a break before starting the second half of the tour. Guests will have the option to get off the bus and grab lunch at a local restaurant nearby.
• Groups of 10 or more interested in a buffet meal should call us at +5044634090 for pricing and arrangements.
We offer complimentary hotel pick up service for our plantation tours. Pick up zone is within a 1.2-mile radius of 414 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
For hotels and Airbnb’s outside of our selected pick-up zone, you must meet tour guide/driver at: 414 Canal ST New Orleans LA
Note: All plantation tours are audio self-guided.
Note: Children 12 years & under are suitable for children Package.
Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the tour’s departure will receive a full refund. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled tour. (Please note: Group booking policies may differ. Contact us directly for specific group cancellation terms.)
All of our tours are suitable for all ages. However, our Celebrity Tour may include explicit music, and we leave it to the discretion of parents/guardians to determine if it is appropriate for their children.
Thank you for visiting 2nd Line Tours. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We would love to help you!
