New Orleans

15 Best Plantation Tours from New Orleans

The river road days: Oak Alley’s avenue of three-hundred-year-old trees, Whitney’s unflinching telling of slavery and Laura’s Creole family saga. Many pair an estate with a swamp boat.

1.Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Discover the perfect blend of history and nature with this full-day swamp boat and plantation tour from New Orleans, ideal for wildlife lovers and history buffs alike.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“So informative! Our guide Robert was great!!! Really told us of so much history and stories we all lived every minute!”

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2.Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Explore the grand Oak Alley Plantation from New Orleans with a guided tour, lush grounds, and historic insights—all for $84. A scenic and educational experience.

★ 4.5

“Alton, our guide, was phenomenal! He really went above and beyond with the history of the city and Plantations. 10 out of 10 recommend!”

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3.Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Discover Louisiana's history with this Whitney Plantation tour from New Orleans, focusing on slavery's enduring legacy with expert transport and self-guided exploration.

★ 4.5

“Very moving to learn about the lives of enslaved people. Our bus driver/tour guide Robert was very good. No food provided, so pack a lunch.”

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4.Laura Plantation Tour

Explore Laura Plantation near New Orleans with a detailed, guided tour showcasing Creole history, architecture, and authentic stories in a well-preserved estate.

★ 5.0

“The guide and the tour were great but getting there was very expensive. The transportation costed us more than the actual price of the tour. We would not have done it if we knew”

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5.Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Discover Louisiana’s cypress swamps, creole plantations, and Southern charm with this full-day tour. Includes airboat ride, guided tours, and gourmet lunch.

★ 4.5

“Where to start! From the first communocation with Isabelle to Steve's abundant knowledge during every moment of the trip, to the air baot ride, and the plantation tours. An absolutely wonderful experience. Would highly reccomend!”

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6.New Orleans: Bayou Swamp Tour and Oak Alley Plantation Tour

Explore Louisiana’s bayous and historic Oak Alley Plantation on this guided day trip from New Orleans, combining wildlife, culture, and history for an authentic experience.

★ 4.7

“It was a great experience and the trip was fun! To the alligators and raccoons in the swamp to the beautiful lined up trees in Oak Alley, it was an amazing day!”

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7.New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Swamp Combo Tour

Discover the best of Louisiana with this full-day combo tour—visit Oak Alley Plantation and enjoy an exciting airboat ride in the bayou.

★ 4.7

“The activities were so worth it. The plantation is IMPRESSIVE, its layout absolutely breathtaking. I also liked learning about the overall history of slavery in LA. The airboat tour was AWESOME, crousing around the swamp during a sunset, UNFORGETTABLE! We saw a bunch of „trained”…”

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8.Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Experience Louisiana’s charms with a full-day tour visiting Oak Alley Plantation and riding an airboat through the swamp, with hotel pickup from New Orleans.

★ 4.5

“The grounds are absolutely beautiful. The detailed Walkthrough was well done and the house is well kept.Wish we had more time to sit down and enjoy the full dining experience”

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9.Houmas House Plantation Guided Tour

Discover the historic Houmas House Plantation with a guided tour for a captivating glimpse into Louisiana's sugar plantation past. Perfect for history lovers and architecture buffs.

★ 4.5

“Well maintained/renovated plantation house. Our guide was informative and pleasant. The house maintained most of its charm, even though it has been fully updated, (its used for weddings etc) but not much on the history of use or the times. The stories/information provided completely ignored…”

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10.New Orleans: Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

Discover the haunting history of slavery at Whitney Plantation with a self-guided audio tour, comfortable transport, and insightful exhibits in Louisiana.

★ 4.7

“We had a great day! Our guide, Dionne, was super knowledgeable and our driver Dominique was so kind. The Whitney plantation was a very impactful visit- we learnt a lot. Following the plantation visit with the swamp tour was ideal- it was great to have…”

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11.Destrehan Plantation Tour

Explore Louisiana’s oldest documented plantation, Destrehan, with a 45-minute guided tour focusing on history, the 1811 slave revolt, and scenic grounds.

★ 5.0

“Excellent tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide. I would definitely recommend this tour if you want to stay close to New Orleans.”

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12.Small-Group Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Discover Louisiana’s complex history with this small-group tour visiting Whitney and Laura Plantations from New Orleans, blending powerful storytelling and scenic views.

★ 4.5

“Van driver was great 😃. Laura plantation tour guide wasn't terribly engaging, but the plantation itself was cool. Whitney Plantation self-guidedntour was definitely the highlight. Lots of info and you were able to wander at your own pace. Wish we had 15-30 minutes more at…”

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14.New Orleans: Laura Creole Plantation Guided Tour

Experience the authentic stories of Louisiana Creole families on a 75-minute guided tour of Laura Plantation’s historic house, gardens, and slave quarters.

★ 4.8

“Enjoyed getting to learn about the house, owners, and people who were enslaved there. Guide was very good! Even our 7 and 8 year old liked it. This place also lets you take pictures.”

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More Plantation Tours from New Orleans

4.5Oak Alley or Laura Plantation Tour from New Orleans4 hours (approx.)$69.00 4.5Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans8 hours (approx.)$130.00 4.6New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation315 - 465 minutes$89 5.0Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$179.00 5.0Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans8 hours (approx.)$152.00 4.6New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Cruise Day Trip8.5 hours$125 4.5Oak Alley Plantation and Small Airboat Tour from New Orleans8 hours (approx.)$185.00 4.5Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$75.00 5.0Small-Group Louisiana Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$219.00 4.5Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour3 hours (approx.)$69.00 5.0Full Day Plantation -N- Swamp Tour in New Orleans7 to 8 hours (approx.)$137.19 5.0Whitney Plantation Half Day Tour (Guided Tour)5 to 6 hours (approx.)$86.70 4.8From New Orleans: Swamp Airboat, 2 Plantation Tours & Lunch9 hours$279 4.5Whitney Plantation and Museum Tour from New Orleans4 to 5 hours (approx.)$75.00 4.8New Orleans: Whitney Plantation & Museum Tour5 hours$79 5.0Oak Alley Plantation Half Day Tour4 to 5 hours (approx.)$86.70 4.8New Orleans: Houmas House Plantation Tour1 hour$38 4.8New Orleans: Destrehan Plantation Tour1 day$29 4.9From New Orleans: Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour Combo8 hours$159 4.5Nawlins Luxury: Laura, Oak Alley or Whitney Plantation Tour w/Transportation$80.00 4.7From New Orleans: Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour3 hours$69 4.0Oak Alley Plantation and New Orleans City Tour7 hours (approx.)$110.00 4.0Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$78.00 4.0Oak Alley Plantation and 3-Hour New Orleans City/Cemetery Tour8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$125.00