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Vermilionville Tour: Explore Historic Bayou Village
4.7
104 Ratings
Lafayette
Immerse yourself in Native American heritage on a self-guided tour of Vermilionville. Explore historic homes, witness craft demonstrations, and experience cultural exchange in a beautiful setting.
Immerse yourself in Native American heritage on a self-guided tour of Vermilionville. Explore historic homes, witness craft demonstrations, and experience cultural exchange in a beautiful setting.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vermilionville - Walking through our 23-acre living history museum and folklife park will transport you back in time, landing in Acadiana in the years between 1760 and 1890. Come and meet our costumed artisans who are demonstrating trades and crafts exactly was they would have been performed in this era. You’ll hear the stories of the Native…
- Vermilionville - Walking through our 23-acre living history museum and folklife park will transport you back in time, landing in Acadiana in the years between 1760 and 1890. Come and meet our costumed artisans who are demonstrating trades and crafts exactly was they would have been performed in this era. You’ll hear the stories of the Native Americans of the region, the Acadians, and the Creoles and people of African descent, learn about the region’s history, and discover how their cultures developed into Acadiana’s unique contemporary folklife.
What's Included
- Self-Guided walking tour through 23-acre historical village
- Self-Guided walking tour through 23-acre historical village
Additional Information
Located on the picturesque banks of Bayou Vermilion, Vermilionville spans a lush 23-acre landscape adorned with trees and boasts 19 points of interest, including seven meticulously restored original dwellings complete with artisans in period attire conducting demonstrations of crafts practiced by Native Americans and early settlers. It offers visitors…
Located on the picturesque banks of Bayou Vermilion, Vermilionville spans a lush 23-acre landscape adorned with trees and boasts 19 points of interest, including seven meticulously restored original dwellings complete with artisans in period attire conducting demonstrations of crafts practiced by Native Americans and early settlers. It offers visitors an immersive experience into history, music, food, cultural interchange, historic architecture, amongst other things. Vermilionville has a self-led tour format that allows you to navigate through its many features at your leisure.
Location
300 Fisher Rd
Fisher Road
Simply enter into the gift shop next to the parking lot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(104 Ratings)
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L9017gkheleng
Nov 2, 2025
The guided tour is essential to get the most out of your visit - Outstanding, knowledgeable tour guide. I would highly recommend paying for the guided tour. Absolutely worth it. -We ate at the onsite restaurant which was good and stayed for the Cajun French music jam which was fun. An enjoyable time.
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Ronda
Oct 24, 2025
Great knowledge sharing and delicious Cajun food. - We arrived on a Thursday when they opened at 10am. The historical preservation and restoration work is wonderful. We talked to people dressed in period clothes. They shared historical details in a fun way, bringing the old houses and artifacts to life. The restaurant is onsite so we ate lunch. The food was absolutely amazing! The etouffee arrived in a cup with great flavor and plenty of crawfish. The etouffee menu item comes with a choice of 2 proteins, we selected shrimp and fish. We also ordered the daily special which included a cup of gumbo, pork jambalaya, vegetables, a honey biscuit, and dessert. You get plenty of food. Every thing we ordered was perfectly seasoned. The bread pudding with praline sauce was wonderful. We would definitely recommend the restaurant as its own destination! The restaurant hours are 11am-2pm and the historical views are available 10am-4pm. We found some must-have items in the gift shop, so allow time to linger for fun memories and purchases.
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Rebecca
Sep 14, 2025
A must see!! - A must see if you are in the area. There are a lot of old home places to walk through, a school house, and a pretty little church too. My husband and I went on the self guided tour and loved it. There is a restaurant located there that is open for lunch. We had lunch and the food was fabulous. Flavorful gumbo, red beans and rice, and more. There is also a small gift shop where you can buy souvenirs. I definitely recommend that you go and visit!
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Roadtripper1970cm
Jul 29, 2025
So much to see! - We opted for the guided tour and were really glad we did. It was just us and our guide Jay, who had loads of knowledge about the history of the area including the native tribes. The people in costume added to the enjoyment of the experience and each added their own information and personal anecdotes as we met them. We were impressed by how many buildings were accessible and by how many original artefacts were there to view. It recommended 2hours for the visit - we were there for a good three hours and then visited the cafe for lunch which was delicious. Fabulous day!
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Rhonda_c
Jul 17, 2025
Awesome surprise! - It’s a lot of walking. I should have requested a wheel chair, as my trip information indicated was available, because there are handicap ramps, and I have neuropathy and allergies, but it was so beautiful I powered through! It is very interesting, and our tour guide and the presenters were very courteous and knowledgeable. All in all, our trip for my daughter’s 50th Birthday, and my friend’s 48th Anniversary was amazing. We also had reservations for lunch at the cafe and the food was delicious! I would love to come again, and will recommend everyone visit at least once!
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Suzanne_s
Jul 7, 2025
Great historical tour of the city - Our guide was very knowledgeable She answered all of our questions about the Acadian deportation.
She was friendly and courteous
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Melallen25
May 26, 2025
A REAL TASTE OF ACADIAN LIFE - Lovely village to stroll through with houses open & dressed to show how different families lived there.
Very relaxing & easy to follow tour...very enjoyable.
There is a self propelling (pull the rope) ferry which was fun.
Ended our tour with some authentic local cajun music in main hall.
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Trail15094160456
Oct 9, 2025
An overview of Lafayette history & culture (and some great river views to boot) - I took the guided tour and my guide was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting. This was my first time visiting Lafayette & I wanted some historical background on the city. As you move from home to home, all relocated to the area from around Louisiana, you are led through a domestic history of life in the area. From trapper cabins to urban multi-room turn-of-the-century (19th) houses, you get a glimpse of Bayou life & the migration waves that made Lafayette what it is today.
What I would love to see: the addition of replica early American Indian shelters (the differences between native tribe building techniques.)
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Davidsgw
Jul 20, 2025
A moment in history. - Interesting tour around the history of the region. A bit like Bokrijk in Belgium. The various cottages were well preserved and are often free to enter. The entrance fee is very economical.
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Kukulkan17
Mar 24, 2025
Worth the visit - We have the story we can. It's not exceptional, but it's not uninteresting. On weekdays, extras are not very numerous (3)
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