Top New Orleans Plantation Tours

Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

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5 hours 25 minutesFree Cancellation

from $89

Experience different sides of Louisiana and its complicated history on this plantation tour and swamp boat ride from New Orleans. On this full-day journey, visit Oak Alley Plantation or Destrehan Plantation (depending on the time chosen), where you learn about antebellum life. Next, head into the marshy swampland for a boat ride and some wildlife spotting. Enjoy guided commentary as you snap photos of alligators, raccoons, snakes, and native birds.

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

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7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $131

Learn more about a contentious chapter in American history on this full-day tour of Oak Alley and Laura Plantations—with convenient transport from downtown New Orleans. Upon arrival, take a plantation tour and learn more about its history than you would if exploring alone. You’ll hear about a woman-owned plantation, see centuries-old oak trees, and learn about the enslaved people at the heart of the landmarks' stories.

Oak Alley and Laura Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

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from $111

The impressive story of this slave child can be told at the Whitney Plantation.

Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup

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5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $79

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Experience the Lower Mississippi Valley’s oldest documented plantation home with this excursion at Destrehan mansion. Destrehan is the closest plantation to New Orleans (25 minutes from downtown and 10 minutes from the airport) and is the only plantation accessible by rideshare or taxi. Learn about the plantation’s social, political, and economic history, explore an exhibit dedicated to the revolt of 1811, experience a folk-life demonstration on the expansive well-preserved grounds, and stop by the gift shop for locally-made crafts.

Destrehan Plantation Tour

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45 minutesFree Cancellation

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Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum south on a half-day tour of Oak Alley Plantation. Journey through time to the manicured estate and into the gorgeous home, built in 1839. View stunning architecture, oak-lined esplanades, and enduring sugar cane fields while learning about the plantation’s fascinating – and often somber – histories from local guides. Upgrade your experience to include a pontoon swamp tour.

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

4.3

(1,790)

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $89

This tour combines the private Manchac Swamp with Whitney Plantation. A decade ago Whitney Plantation, circa 1752, opened its doors to the public for the first time in its history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana completely dedicated to the history of slavery. The experience at Whitney is a self-paced audio tour. Visitors to Whitney will gain a unique perspective on the enslaved people who lived and worked here through museum exhibits, restored historic outbuildings, and hundreds of first-person narratives. Then it's a short ride to a privately-owned wildlife refuge within the Manchac Swamp, where homegrown Cajun captains will take you on a journey back to the early days of swamp exploration. They'll guide the covered pontoon boat through the mystical cypress swamp while showing off the American Alligator and abundant wildlife. Learn the history of the town of Frenier and the Cajun culture of fishing, hunting, and trapping. Get the camera ready gators leaping up for a snack!

Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

5.0

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7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $131

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Pickup from New Orleans

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4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $87

Laura Creole Plantation Guided Tour

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1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

from $32

Swap the bustle of New Orleans and gain a deeper understanding of American history on this two-in-one experience, with a visit to the Oak Alley Plantation and a Louisiana swamp tour with round-trip, air-conditioned transportation from your hotel. At the plantation, view exhibits and discover the powerful legacy of enslaved people—the setting offers context and understanding beyond what any guidebook can provide. Then, explore the swamp on a pontoon boat and look out for alligators and other wildlife.

Full Day Plantation and Swamp Tour in New Orleans

5.0

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7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $137

Gain a deeper understanding of American history on this visit to Louisiana’s only museum dedicated to enslaved people. After you are collected from your New Orleans hotel in a luxurious air-conditioned van, your driver will take you westwards towards the Whitney Plantation. On the way, expect to hear an overview on the history of American plantations before arriving to this impactful landmark.

Whitney Plantation (Guided Tour) with Bus Ride To & From N. O.

5.0

(95)

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $87

Put New Orleans in context without the self-drive hassles on this enriching full-day tour. First, immerse in the city’s dark history on a self-guided tour of the Whitney Plantation, with time to explore the museum independently. Next, pass by the Evergreen Plantation, where Django Unchained was filmed, and board an airboat for a high-speed swamp adventure. Your package includes small-group transfers from most New Orleans hotels.

Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans

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from $152

Whitney Plantation and Museum Tour from New Orleans

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4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $75

Visit a former plantation and ride through the swamp during this two-in-one tour. Start with a visit to Oak Alley Plantation for a tour of the antebellum mansion. Follow the oak-shaded paths to the blacksmith shop during your free time. Lunch is available to purchase at the restaurant on-site. Next, head to the dock for your swamp tour. Search for alligators and other wildlife and stop for photo ops while aboard an airboat. Round-trip hotel transport provided from New Orleans.

Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans

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Tour the Oak Alley Plantation, named for the alley of centuries-old oaks leading up to the antebellum Big House. Follow the oak-shaded paths to the blacksmith shop and a souvenir shop during your free time. Alcoholic drinks and lunch are available to purchase at the restaurant on-site, with round-trip hotel transport provided from New Orleans. Upgrade your experience to include a 3-hour city tour of New Orleans with a stop to tour the above ground tombs at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3.

from $160

Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

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5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $75

An easy day trip to take when in New Orleans, this tour takes you for a small airboat experience and Oak Alley Plantation tour. The exclusive tour site is the closest to the plantation, minimizing travel time. Ride in our small boat that accommodates up to nine passengers, ensuring an intimate experience away from idle zones and noise ordinances. No other boats are allowed in the private swamp, guaranteeing a serene and uninterrupted journey.

Small Airboat and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

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7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $179

Houmas House Estate and Gardens Guided Tour

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1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $38

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Oak Alley or Laura Plantation Tour from New Orleans

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $69

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Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $90

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An interactive way to learn about the history of Destrehan Plantation, this night tour takes you on a journey to delve into the rich history of diverse groups like enslaved Africans, free creoles of color, Acadians, and Native Americans who shaped Louisiana's cultural tapestry. Learn about the 1811 slave revolt, walk among lingering spirits, and trace the evolution of Voodoo in south Louisiana. Uncover the mysteries behind this often misunderstood religion with the help of your personal storyteller.

Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour

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3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $69

Take a break from the bustle of New Orleans to explore the lifestyles and complex history of rural Louisiana on a day trip to the Oak Alley Plantation. Take a guided tour the opulent antebellum mansion, gardens, and enslaved people's cabins, and learn about the lives of the free and enslaved families who lived here. During the drive to River Road, learn about the region's history, from the Civil War to Hurricane Katrina.

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup

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(40)

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $78

Gain a deeper understanding of American history on this two-in-one visit to Oak Alley Plantation and a Louisiana swamp tour on this day-long trip from New Orleans. You’ll pass other notable sites including Evergreen, Laura, and St. Joseph Plantations before exploring Oak Alley Plantation at your own pace. Afterward, join an airboat swamp tour and pass the site of the 1811 German Coast Uprising of enslaved people.

Oak Alley Plantation and Airboat Combo Tour by Bus

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Discover more of Louisiana on a full-day tour to the Whitney Plantation from New Orleans. Ride by minivan past the marshes of Lake Pontchartrain and along River Road, passing filming locations for the popular TV series ‘Queen Sugar’ and other productions. Then, join an audio guided tour of the Whitney Plantation and learn about the history of the enslaved and free people who once lived on the plantation.

from $152

Whitney Plantation Tour with New Orleans Hotel Pickup

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6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $78

Discover several of the New Orleans area’s key natural and historical landmarks—and learn more about the area’s past—on this multi-stop tour. In the morning, meet your guide in New Orleans and set off via air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll stop at highlights like the Louisiana Swamp and Lake Pontchartrain before heading to the Laura Plantation. There, embark on a self-guided tour of the grounds and learn about the enslaved people who lived there.

Laura Plantation Tour with Transportation

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6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $78

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Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Betania_M, Apr 2026

1000 Plantations in Lousiana

Black history is American history. Seeing the immensity of acres and realizing the economic wealth of the colonizers is a result of Slave labor is bitter. Moving forward I would like the restoration of Whitney to be completed, in order to fully walk into history. I did enter the spaces available. The audio player was very useful and the gift shop was well stocked with books, tee shirts, many items. The staff was very nice and the restroom was clean.

Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans

Sandi_R, Apr 2026

Highly recommend this tour!

This was such a great and informative tour! We were picked up at our hotel and our tour guide driver (I can’t remember his name) was a wealth of information! He talked about Hurricane Katrina, the swamps, the history of many different people that make up New Orleans and the different plantations in the area. The plantation tour was self guided and very informative! We were able to explore at our own pace. We even saw a baby alligator in the property while we were walking around! There is a gift shop on the plantation that has items made by women in Ghana. They had some beautiful jewelry, fans, headbands and many other items. My favorite gift store item is a small book of quotes from the children of the Whitney Plantation. There are many statues of children who lived on the plantation and the quotes are from those children. I highly recommend this tour!!

Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans

Colette_B, Apr 2026

Worth the drive

The drive from New Orleans is a bit long, but so worth it. The plantation was so pretty, and our guide was a wealth of knowledge. Our favorite was the swamp tour . We were able to see so many alligators, and an owl. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

lidiya_m, Apr 2026

Very informative and...

Very informative and interesting trip, especially about plantation history.Beatiful Oak Alley, history of slavery and families,that owned this place.And, surely,there was swamp boat ride with funny, entertaining capitan Jeremy.I would highly recommend this tour to all,who visit New Orleans.

Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

O_m, Apr 2026

Whitney Plantation/Swamp tour.

Our guide Kimberly and our driver Alton were awesome. Kimberly shared she has a background in education and it shows. She was thorough and interactive and knew how to work a crowd! She was a delight and we followed her protip... I got a muffalata to travel with and it was soooo good! I would recommend the tour based on our experience with your team!

Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans

Vanessa_G, Apr 2026

Great combo! Convenient tour!

Take the tour! So convenient- hotel pick up and driven to both locations, plantation and swamp tour. The muffuletta and mint julep at the plantation was great. The plantation tour and exhibits were educational. Captain Bobby, our swamp tour guide, was awesome! He pointed out the eagle’s nest, a yellow footed egret, and lured alligators with marshmallows. Got to hold a tiny baby alligator. Great experience!

Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup

Robert_K, Apr 2026

Whitney Plantation Pilgrimage

The drive to the plantation is about an hour long, but our guide Ed was very entertaining and informative along the way. They you have snacks at the plantation. Eat before you go. Hands down this is a must when visiting the new Orleans area. Very educational. the bookstore has much to offer as well.

Laura Creole Plantation Guided Tour

Aazram_A, Mar 2026

Laura Plantation...a storytelling delight!

I had originally hesitated booking back to back plantation tours ...concerned it might be history overload for my family, but to the contrary, Laura plantation was a perfect complement to our tour of Oak Alley, just down the road. Our guide, Laura ( seriously, a fond coincidence!) was such a passionate storyteller! She brought the plantation to life by sharing the origin stories of the families who had dwelled there as well as the slaves who had built the place..brick by brick, plank by plank. I have arthritis, so it was challenging to stand and walk through a one hour plus tour, but my swollen feet and knees were well worth the experience. There was the occasional chair or bench on the way. Thankfully, the house is air-conditioned. The grounds has beautiful, fragrant flowers. Don't miss the lilac tree in the courtyard. Allergy sufferers: take your antihistamines.! Still, I highly recommend it for history buffs with a penchant for storytelling.

Oak Alley or Laura Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Rebecca_W, Mar 2026

Amazing experience

The grounds are beautiful and our guide for the tour of the house was very knowledgeable about the history of the home and how it got started. Our bus driver to and from the plantation Trish I believe was her name was so nice and even recommended an incredible lunch spot when she dropped us off in the quarter.

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Robin_P, Mar 2026

Excellent experience....

Excellent experience. Stacy our bus driver shared lots of history with us on the drive. We also watched a video talking about the history of one sugar plantation (not the one we visit) which was full of information. At the plantation we had a guided tour of “the big house” and were able to explore the grounds on our own. Slave cabins (rebuilt renderings) were displayed to show what they would have looked like. Well worth the trip and enjoyable to get out of the city for a few hours.

Houmas House Estate and Gardens Guided Tour

Marilyn_C, Feb 2026

Excellent tour of Houmas House and Gardens

Excellent tour. The house and gardens are beautiful, especially at night when lit up. Our guide, Susanna, was knowledgeable and pleasant. We stayed at the Inn on the premises and toured the museum as well which was wonderful and extremely well done. Could have spent half a day there. Highly recommend.