This is a beautiful home with gorgeous grounds. This was our 2nd visit, but our friend's first…read more She totally enjoyed it. Our guide, Sophie, was phenomenal. Her presentation and enthusiasm was well-noted. She definitely loved working there and definitely loved learning about the house. She had learned so much about the house, the time periods, the owners, and the history - that made the tour so much more interesting. It was nice to see that the owner lived on site and that he is keeping the integrity of the home and the grounds. Everyone should make this a stop on any trip in the area.

Darrow, LA a4* Houmas House…read moreFormer known as the Sugar Palace Beautiful grounds with gardens, pond, and trees Greek Revival house with Doric columns

It was our first stop on our Southern Civil Rights Trip and I was filled with eager anticipation to…read morelearn! As soon as we got off the bus, Elaine welcomed us and she had on the most beautiful dress! She floated over to the first building we would sit in and showed us to our seats. We were then greeted by Darryl Hambrick, one of the founders of this museum. I was amazed when he held up a picture of Martin Luther King and pointed to his dad nearby in the photograph! Already, I felt there was a special connection to history and stories he could share with us. The River Road African American Museum is filled with so many interesting and historical items to learn from and look at!! Darryl was so gracious in explaining many things and answering any questions we had. He explained and has us think about the mental health of both the enslaver and the enslaved. He brought understanding to the long standing phrase "keep out of my kitchen" and how it deals with the matter of life and death and not just losing a job. He also told us stories about how enslavers would use their enslaved as guinea pigs for medical operations. It was awful and yet a part of history that needed to be shared. Donaldsonville was the place where the first successful c-section was performed. One of the items that caught my eye were a pair of shackles framed in a box. I have always read and watched movies about the enslaved being bound up by these horrid items but I have never seen them in person. I almost felt it was irreverent to stare at the shackles but also to not even acknowledge that they existed. We learned so much at this museum that we felt even though it was day 1, we could go home full with new knowledge! Nearby the museum, there are other parts to tour, such as the Church of the Ascension (beautiful building with lots of history), the school with a special garden, and a very historical Julien sugarcane planting machine. Our visit to Donaldsonville was rich with experiences we will not forget and stories that were so special and touching. There is a lot of pain that occurred here and in history that needs to be addressed and this is a good place to start learning.

Review 1200. This is…read morean amazing place! I highly recommend this to anyone remotely interested in the history of people of color in this state. Located out in Donaldsonville, LA in Ascension Parish, the ambassador working comes from a long line of people who have lived in the area for generations, brought here against their will and who have stayed because of the history they have created here. Admission is $5 cash only. The success of the plantations in Louisiana were because of the enslaved. Literal fortune was earned on the literal back of those who had no actual voice, who had no choice. Here they focus on the local plantations in this parish and the lives they affected. It highlights local artists and promotes the artwork. I found out about this from the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail on the state of Louisiana website. Each time I come to a place on that list, I am more amazed. I promise that this is well worth the trip out. Inside these walls tells the stories of a people who have had to overcome so very much. If you are not going to one of the plantations on the Heritage Trail, but going to others, I definitely recommend a visit here to see the other side.

Totally awesome to walk around the actual slave quarters and plantation. Even being here it is…read morehard to imagine what those times were like. Nice to see that these are being preserved so that we can learn from history and never repeat this sad part of American history.

The Laurel Valley Heritage Foundation is in charge of maintaining this Village of slave homes. Some…read moreare in need of minor repairs, some major repairs. There was a wooden fence all around the property and gates that were locked. I was hoping there would be someone here to let people walk around. But there wasn't. There was a gravel parking lot. When I am in the area in the future, I will make sure to stop back by to see if I can actually walk around. This is an amazing spot with so much potential.

We took the history History and Voodoo tour with Erin. It was absolutely amazing! Erin was so…read moreknowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun. We learned so much about the history of the city and the origins of Voodoo. 10/10 would recommend!

Pure Fruit Loop crap!…read more Save yourself the money, time, and back sweat!Instead of spending 20 minutes listening to a sidewalk dissertation, how about giving customers more of what they actually paid for? The experience felt padded with unnecessary talk rather than delivering the value promised. I'm all for a little explanation, but this was way too much and took away from the experience. If you're looking for something worth your time and money, think twice before booking this. I definitely wouldn't waste either on it.

Arrived after tour time, but was offered a personal tour instead of waiting for next tour time…read more Friendly staff. Great tour

We really enjoyed this tour. It was incredibly educational…read more The guides were very informative and personable. The education timely!

My wife and I had an amazing carriage ride experience today with Clyde (the horse) and Patrick as…read moreour guide! Patrick was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Natchez but also had a great sense of humor that made the tour so enjoyable. This ride was the perfect way to see so much more of the city than we could have on foot--unless you're up for a cross-country trek, this is absolutely the way to go. Highly recommend!

We LOVED this tour. Our guide was full of personal stories and facts about the town that only…read morelocals would know. It was probably our favorite tour of our visit in Natchez. We would love to take this tour again on a future visit.

This is a must do when visiting Natchez. Best if you can do it your first day here, but must do…read moreeven if it's your last day. All the sights, stories, gossip! Sally has great restaurant recommendations also

We enjoyed doing this for the price of $25 per person. Lasted about 1 hour ish. Had called and…read moreplanned this few months in advance. We had come to Natchez for our 7th anniversary. It is best to call to schedule, the lady was really sweet and humorous, and really knew her stuff. She grew up in the area so she knows pretty much everyone. Any questions you have she had them. I definitely recommend.

This tour was the highlight of our first day in Nola! Kindrell is an outstanding tour guide. We…read morereceived a call and text reminder from his lovely wife before our tour, he picked us up right outside our hotel, and to our delight, my husband and I were the only two on the tour that day, so we felt even more lucky! The luxury van was very spacious and comfortable, he gave us a detailed run down of what the day included, provided bottled water throughout the entire duration, took us on a more scenic exciting drive to the plantation/swamp and he also told us a lot of information about New Orleans culture, history, wildlife, and customs. It was amazing how well he knew his hometown. We were very impressed! He really made us feel welcomed, and I hope to do another tour with his company if we're ever in the area again. Don't forget to get his input list of the best restaurants to try in the area!

Enjoyable, entertaining and very helpful. No complaints. Knows a lot about our tour sites and…read moreenhanced the experience.

The downtown walking tour is absolutely worth your time!! The guide is friendly, easy going, and…read moreknowledgeable about all things related to downtown Baton Rouge - history, arts, culture, current events - definitely a great tour guide. He can readily separate Huey Long legends from truth, and there is plenty of truth to keep you entertained! I scheduled this tour to entertain an out-of-town relative, but now I'm planning to bring my wife back - there is a LOT of stuff to learn, even as a local. Be a tourist at home!!

From the owner: When you visit the Capitol City . Enjoy Baton Rouge! On our "must do" walking and food tours you…read morewill experience "authentic" up close and personal. See, feel, touch, taste, smell - ask your questions - don't just drive by. We guarantee a tour to remember! Enjoy Baton Rouge's tours are easy to take - one at a time or combine several. For your group we will even tailor our tours to your special interest.