Lagniappe Tours

Lagniappe (lan-yap) is a South Louisiana tradition of giving “a little something extra.” Lagniappe Tours, the sightseeing arm of the Foundation for Historical Louisiana, opens the doors to Louisiana’s magnificent historic sites and cultural treasures, offering visitors renowned landmarks as well as the state’s best-kept secrets.

Throughout the year, we offer experienced step-on guides, customized itinerary planning and complete booking for all arrangements. Bilingual guides are available.

Whether you want to mambo your way to Mardi Gras, jet to Jazz Fest, or ramble down River Road, Lagniappe Tours can create a unique Louisiana experience for you.

For reservations, call 225-387-2464, ext. 14 or email info@fhl.org.

 

 

Sample Itineraries for Groups of 30 or More.

Baton Rouge and Region Heritage Tour
New Orleans Museum of Art Tour
Capitol City Tour
Beautiful and Historic Louisiana
Louisiana’s Governor’s Mansions

Sample Itineraries for Both Individuals and Groups.

Mardi Gras Tour



Baton Rouge and Region Heritage Tour

Our day begins at the LSU Rural Life Museum, where guests will experience life of a working Louisiana Plantation. Your group then begins the forty-five minute drive north to the picturesque town of St. Francisville and a tour of the breathtaking Rosedown Plantation. Lunch at the Surrey Restaurant follows. Our deluxe buses then depart for the moving Port Hudson Battlesite, where your guests may tour the hallowed grounds. Upon your return to Baton Rouge, your group will be treated to drive-by tours of the Louisiana Capitol Complex, Magnolia Mound Plantation, and the LSU campus and lakes.

5 hours

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New Orleans Museum of Art Tour

Our day begins with a morning tour of the Museum’s Botanical Gardens exhibit, where guests
will be transported across time to the gardens at Monticello and Chateau de Malmaison to stroll among the breathtaking flora and fauna. Box lunches will be served in the Garden, followed by a tour of the Exhibit, featuring magnificent furnishings and art from Monticello and Chateau de Malmaison as well as personal affects of Jefferson, Napoleon and Josephine.

5 hours

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Capitol City Tour

A Lagniappe Tours’ guide will meet your group at your hotel. From there, you will travel to downtown Baton Rouge to tour the New State Capitol. Standing 34 stories tall, this is the tallest state capitol in the United States. It is also the site of Huey Long’s assassination. Drive through the beautiful Capitol Complex and see the Old Arsenal Museum and the New Governor’s Mansion. Next, tour the Old Governor’s Mansion, which was built in 1930 under the administration of Governor Huey Long. Rumor has it that Huey had this Mansion built just like the White House so that he would know how to get around once he was elected President. This National Register property has been recently restored to its original splendor and boasts furnishings and artifacts from former governors.

3 Hours

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Beautiful and Historic Louisiana

Lagniappe Tours’ guide will meet you at your hotel. First, tour Louisiana’s Governor’s Mansion and the New State Capitol. The Old Governor’s Mansion was built in 1930 by Governor Huey P. Long to be Louisiana’s White House. This National Register property now features artifacts and antiques from Louisiana’s governors. Next, tour the LSU Rural Life Museum, a nineteenth century working plantation, which shows the various cultures of this state’s early settlers. This museum, located on the 450-acre Burden Research Plantation, includes over 20 buildings and Windrush Gardens, a 25-acre expanse of semiformal gardens and winding paths, lakes, and beautiful bronze and marble statues.

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Louisiana’s Governor’s Mansions

First, tour the Old Governor's Mansion, which was built in 1930 under the administration of Governor Huey Long. Rumor has it that Huey had this Mansion built just like the White House so that he would know how to get around once he was elected President. This National Register property has been recently restored to its original splendor and boasts furnishings and artifacts from former governors. Next, visit the New Governor’s Mansion, which was built in 1963 in modified Greek Revival style as a replica of one of the state’s plantation mansions.

3 ½ Hours

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Mardi Gras Tour

Join Lagniappe Tours on their journey to New Orleans for Mardi Gras! Enjoy the world-famous Krewes of Rex and Zulu, as well as the marching clubs and truck parades, from your reserved seats. At mid-afternoon, the party moves to Le Pavillion Hotel, known as “the Belle of New Orleans,” for a delicious and relaxing Creole buffet. As a Lagniappe Tours passenger, you will have access to the hotel’s facilities throughout the day. Lagniappe Tours’ experienced guides also travel with the group providing insights and information.

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