--- title: Houmas House Mansion Tour slug: houmas-house-mansion-tour-darrow type: attraction sub_type: attractions source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/houmas-house-mansion-tour-darrow city: Darrow state: LA country: US address: 40136 Hwy 942 geo: lat: 30.14113 lng: -90.93751 duration: up to 8 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T19:45:23.808Z price_from: amount: 19 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4.5 count: 2514 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Self-Guided Garden Tour price: 19 regular_price: 20 savings: 1 ticket_types: - name: Adult (Self Guided) (18+ yrs) min_age: 18 - name: Teen (Self Guided) (13-17 yrs) min_age: 13 max_age: 17 - name: Child (Self Guided) (6-12 yrs) min_age: 6 max_age: 12 - name: Mansion and Garden Ticket price: 32 regular_price: 35 savings: 3 ticket_types: - name: Adult Mansion & Gardens (18+ yrs) min_age: 18 - name: Teen Mansion & Gardens (13-17 yrs) min_age: 13 max_age: 17 - name: Child Mansion & Gardens (6-12 yrs) min_age: 6 max_age: 12 - name: Young Child Mansion & Gardens (0-5 yrs) min_age: 0 max_age: 5 - name: Museum and Mansion Ticket price: 50 regular_price: 55 savings: 5 ticket_types: - name: Adult Museum and Mansion (18+ yrs) min_age: 18 - name: Teen Museum and Mansion (13-17 yrs) min_age: 13 max_age: 17 - name: Child Museum and Mansion (6-12 yrs) min_age: 6 max_age: 12 - name: Young Child Museum and Mansion (0-5 yrs) min_age: 0 max_age: 5 --- ## Overview Take a step back in time and visit The Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s River Road! Restorations and enhancements highlight the wealthy lifestyle of the sugar barons who once lived there in the 19th century. You will see guides dressed in period-specific clothing as you tour the mansion and explore 38 acres of lavish gardens. ## What's Included - Guided or self-guided tour of Houmas House Plantation. - Access to the gardens. - Period-dressed tour guides. ## Ticket Options - **Self-Guided Garden Tour** — $19.00 (regularly $20.00, save $1.00) Stroll 38 acres of lush, year-round tropical gardens at your own pace. Enjoy paved walkways, shaded seating, and free-roaming peacocks in this peaceful outdoor escape. Ideal for families and nature lovers. - Adult (Self Guided) (18+ yrs) - Teen (Self Guided) (13-17 yrs) - Child (Self Guided) (6-12 yrs) - **Mansion and Garden Ticket** — $32.00 (regularly $35.00, save $3.00) Tour the grand Houmas House mansion with costumed guides and explore 38 acres of formal gardens. Includes access to three on-site restaurants and a charming gift shop. Tours run daily from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM. - Adult Mansion & Gardens (18+ yrs) - Teen Mansion & Gardens (13-17 yrs) - Child Mansion & Gardens (6-12 yrs) - Young Child Mansion & Gardens (0-5 yrs) - **Museum and Mansion Ticket** — $50.00 (regularly $55.00, save $5.00) Explore the full Houmas House Estate with access to its historic mansion, lush gardens, and the Great River Road Steamboat Museum. Learn about plantation life, Mississippi River culture, and Southern history in one unforgettable visit. - Adult Museum and Mansion (18+ yrs) - Teen Museum and Mansion (13-17 yrs) - Child Museum and Mansion (6-12 yrs) - Young Child Museum and Mansion (0-5 yrs) ## Good to Know - Family-friendly (Children under 5 are free). - Free parking. - Guided tours are available in English. - There is a gift shop, restaurant, and cocktail bar located on-site. - Houmas House is open for tours every day from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. - Food and beverages are not allowed inside the plantation home. - They suggest that guests wear comfortable shoes. High heels are not recommended as the property is quite expansive. - In the summer months the climate is very warm; cool, comfortable clothes are suggested. - Winters are mild, but occasionally cold; please be prepared. - The mansion, restaurants, and gift shop are all centrally air conditioned and heated. - Houmas House is located at 40136 LA-942, Darrow, LA 70725, USA. - The tour is appropriate for children. - Transportation is not included. They recommend renting a car; daily bus service is available from New Orleans. - Houmas House is completely handicap accessible with walking paths, golf cart service on request, and an elevator in the mansion. - Photography is allowed inside the plantation home and anywhere on the property. - The mansion tour lasts approximately 1 hour; guests can tour the gardens at their leisure. - Well behaved dogs on a leash are allowed on the mansion tour. If other guests are uncomfortable with the dog, you may be asked to wait for the next tour. Tours run every half hour. ## FAQs ### What are the hours of operation? Houmas House is open for tours every day from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. ### Is parking provided? If so, what is the fee? Free parking available on-site. ### Are there any restrictions for this tour? Food and beverages are not allowed inside the plantation home. ### What should I wear? They suggest that guests wear comfortable shoes. High heels are not recommended as the property is quite expansive. In the summer months the climate is very warm. They do suggest cool, comfortable clothes. The winters are mild, but occasionally it does get cold so please be prepared. The mansion, restaurants, and gift shop are all centrally air conditioned and heated. ### Where is it located? 40136 LA-942, Darrow, LA 70725, USA. ### Is the tour appropriate for children? Yes. ### Is transportation included? If so, where is the pick-up spot or how do I arrange it? Transportation is not included. If you need transportation, they recommend you rent a car. If coming from New Orleans, daily bus service is available. ### Is the tour wheelchair accessible? 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. ### Can I bring my camera? Yes, Photography is allowed inside the plantation home and anywhere on the property. ### How long is the tour? The tour of the mansion is approximately 1 hour. Tour the gardens at your leisure. ### Can I bring my pet? They allow well behaved dogs on the mansion tour on a leash. However, if other guests on the tour are not comfortable with the dog, they ask that you wait for the next tour. They offer mansion tours every half hour.