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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.
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“Very Interesting and Time well spent. For those interested in antebellum history, this plantation is great. Swamp tour was very entertaining, saw gators, boar, eagles, raccoons. Tour was a good two hours and well narrated on the swamp.”
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.
“Beautiful location, knowledgeable staff at the plantation and our driver Alton was wonderful. He made the bus ride very enjoyable and we learned a lot.”
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.
“Robert D. was an amazing driver and speaker. He's not a tour guide but on the bus both ways, he gave us a brief but solid history about New Orleans, the plantations, and food.”
Explore Laura Plantation near New Orleans with a detailed, guided tour showcasing Creole history, architecture, and authentic stories in a well-preserved estate.
“Be sure to look around when you go through because you do not get to go back and take a closer look.”
Discover Louisiana’s cypress swamps, creole plantations, and Southern charm with this full-day tour. Includes airboat ride, guided tours, and gourmet lunch.
“Besides it raining all day. The airboat tour was fun except the rain. We enjoyed our tours it would be better to attend when it isn’t raining all day so you could walk around. Our host was great and full of knowledge. Thank goodness the…”
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.
“The trip was an amazing! Gained a lot of in-depth knowledge about the Bayous and slave plantations. Amazing wildlife - alligators, pigs, birds, raccoons and a tragic bygone era.”
Discover the best of Louisiana with this full-day combo tour—visit Oak Alley Plantation and enjoy an exciting airboat ride in the bayou.
“Transportation was so smooth and on time. Our drivers were so hospitable. Our plantation tour was nice and the swamp tour was the highlight of our day! Captain Ernie is the best and so knowledgeable about the swamps and gators. The whole day trip was…”
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.
“Swamp tour was fantastic lots of alligators tour guide very knowledgeable about the local fauna Plantation tour very nice and informative”
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.
“Ruby is excellent guide through the history of the house. She told us all about the people that owned the house, and answered all my questions.”
Discover the haunting history of slavery at Whitney Plantation with a self-guided audio tour, comfortable transport, and insightful exhibits in Louisiana.
“The driver who took us there was excellent. The self guided tour of the Whitney Plantation was very interesting and informative. There was a seat at each stop, where I could sit and listen to the self guided tour.”
Explore Louisiana’s oldest documented plantation, Destrehan, with a 45-minute guided tour focusing on history, the 1811 slave revolt, and scenic grounds.
“Alan and Ann were great! They were both very knowledgeable about the history and preservation of the plantation. It was a great tour and I learned so much!”
Discover Louisiana’s complex history with this small-group tour visiting Whitney and Laura Plantations from New Orleans, blending powerful storytelling and scenic views.
“No stress easy travel two plantations. Creole history and emphasis on life in New orleans. very interesting house and out buildings. Guide made everything enjoyable.”
Discover Oak Alley Plantation from New Orleans with a guided tour featuring stunning oak trees, Greek Revival architecture, and authentic insights into plantation life.
“Beautiful place to visit and the oak trees are AMAZING - by far my favorite part. Our driver Gary was exceptional - very informative and also very funny.”
Experience the authentic stories of Louisiana Creole families on a 75-minute guided tour of Laura Plantation’s historic house, gardens, and slave quarters.
“James was a wonderful guide as we walked around the plantation he took us time to go in depth for each story he told and made sure the group was not getting lost with all of the people he was telling us about 10/10 worth…”
Discover Louisiana’s charm with a 7.5-hour tour combining a guided plantation visit and a swamp boat cruise through Manchac Swamp, all for $95.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time, the timing for activities was well planned.”
Brass bands, bayous and stories best told after the gas lamps come on.