Top USA Plantation Tours - page 5

Take a wild ride through the bayous of Cajun Country on this airboat adventure from New Orleans. In a small group, wind through tree‐lined swampland and spot abundant local wildlife, including nutria, alligators, and giant catfish, and stop at Destrehan Plantation to get a taste of the elegant antebellum south.

Get an overview of New Orleans, and visit a classic plantation and cemetery, on this full-day driving tour. Explore Oak Alley Plantation, about an hour from downtown New Orleans, on a guided tour; visit St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and learn about the city's above ground burial practices; and discover New Orleans, including areas affected by Katrina, on a driving tour with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the history of the Myrtles Plantation, within reach of Baton Rouge and New Orleans, on this small-group evening tour focused on the property’s mysterious side. Step inside the main house, discover why Myrtles is known as one of America’s most haunted homes, and learn about its past and former residents. Along the way, gain deeper insight on local legends and supposed hauntings with commentary from your guide.

Explore the Dole Plantation and beyond without the hassle of driving. This tour from Honolulu takes you to the famed pineapple farm where you can see farmers at work and sample the fruits of their labor. After a stop at the beaches of the North Shore, head into the historic town of Haleiwa, which you can explore at your own pace, then finish your day with a visit to a macadamia nut farm.

Explore one of the most popular plantations in the Charleston area with ease on this half-day guided tour of Middleton Plantation with a small group. Enjoy convenient pickup from your hotel and a brief driving tour of Charleston’s Old and Historic District on the way. While the entrance fee is not included, you’ll benefit from the expertise of a guide who knows the plantation well as you walk around the estate.

See Honolulu from the sky on this private helicopter tour. You’ll spend a full hour in the air, your pilot will show you the famous landmarks, valleys, waterfalls, and mountains as you fly. You’ll share this unforgettable experience with just you and your private group.

The Whitney Plantation Museum is known for being the site where one of the biggest slave rebellions in the United States occurred. Find out about the history of slavery and the stories of those who lived on the plantation by going on this self-guided tour. To help you save time traveling on public transport and get to the museum with ease, pickup is included from New Orleans.

Oahu's sights ring the island, too far apart to reach from Waikiki in a day without a car and hours of driving. Circle the whole island on this small-group tour, stopping at the North Shore, Nu'uanu Pali, Pearl Harbor, and the Dole Plantation, with a guide covering the island's history along the way.

Exclusive, private tour (only your family/friends) of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown (ARMY), some of the Yorktown Battlefields (Surrender Field), the federal museum (National Park Service with General Washington's original tents from the American Revolutionary War), Victory monument, and alleged cave where Cornwallis retreated. This is the only private tour with a private guide at all stops. This is NOT a group bus or group shuttle tour. This tour includes an in depth learning experience about the siege of Yorktown that lasted several weeks and explores the surrendering of arms on October 19, 1781 including Surrender Field. The afternoon tour at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown includes the canon firing at 3:00pm (weather dependent from March 1st-November 30th). We spend about 4 to 4.5 hours touring and about an hour driving which makes this a 5 to 5.5 hour tour. Note: the state museum has scooter rentals for $15.

Discover the complex history of antebellum New Orleans on a guided tour of Houmas House Plantation. Guides in period costume narrate the history of this landmark sugar plantation, leading you through the mansion’s many rooms. Learn more about the history of enslaved people in the US south. You also have time to stroll through the estate’s gardens on your own after the tour.

Explore Oahu's most popular spots all in one day on this tour, including transportation to and from your hotel. Travel comfortably around the island in an air-conditioned coach or minivan as you pass by Diamond Head and North Shore Surfing Beaches. Make stops at the Dole Plantation, Kualoa Ranch and a variety of lookout points.

Great for first-time visitors, the small-group circle-island tour lets you experience the best of Oahu without the hassle, or expense, or renting a car. You'll see such top attractions as Diamond Head Lookout, historic Haleiwa Town, Hanauma Bay Lookout and the Dole Platation, with a stop for lunch at the food trucks of the North Shore (own expense).

Explore Oʻahu your way on a fully private island tour designed around your group’s interests, pace, and priorities. This is not a shared circle-island bus tour or fixed checklist experience. Your group travels together in a private high-roof Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with climate control, privacy-tinted windows, and comfortable seating. Choose the 6-hour option for a focused custom route or the 8-hour option for a fuller island experience with more time for scenic lookouts, cultural landmarks, local food stops, shopping, and photos. Your driver/host helps shape the route around your selected duration, pickup location, traffic, weather, and must-see stops. Ideal for families, friends, wedding parties, corporate teams, incentive groups, cruise guests, and private groups who want flexibility without the stress of driving, parking, or large group schedules. Pickup and drop-off may be available from Waikīkī, Honolulu, Ko Olina, HNL, cruise port, and select areas when they fit the route.

As the oldest preserved plantation house in the country that’s still open to the public, Drayton Hall allows visitors to tour this early 1700s estate. Along with an admission ticket, this activity includes a guided tour of the estate as well as free time for you to take a self-guided stroll of the grounds. Drayton Hall is close to downtown Charleston and has free parking, making it a great activity for travelers short on time.

Fit Maui’s highlights into your time on the island easily by exploring on your own under the direction of this Maui Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour. Using your own vehicle, take off on the island and follow the step-by-step driving directions of this tour to see spots such as Haleakala Crater and Hana Lava Tube. Plus, since it’s simple to pause, you can choose how long (or how little) you spend at stops.

Embody the Aloha Spirit with this full day tour around the island of Oahu. Led by professional tour guides, discover the islands most popular landmarks including Diamond Head Lookout, Dole Planntation, and Haleiwa Historic Town. Explore gorgeous beaches and see the wild ocean at the Halona Blow Hole. Admission to the Byodo-In-Temple is provided. This temple commemorates Japanese immigration to Hawaii and was featured in the film Lost.

Swap the standard Grand Circle Island tours for the chance to explore Oahu your own way. This private tour allows you to design your own itinerary and enjoy the freedom to explore each location at your own pace. Linger at your favorite spots, skip others, and enjoy more time with the places that captivate you, whether that's the famous beaches or local food stops.

One of the densest populations of West Indian manatees can be found in Crystal River, Florida. Swim alongside the gentle creatures on a trip into the river, with a wetsuit and snorkel mask included. Your guide, who navigates to the best spotting locations, accompanies you into the water in addition to taking souvenir photos available for purchase. To ensure your comfort, dry towels, hot drinks, and showers are provided.

Discover New Orleans’ top attractions, as well as one of the region's most notable former plantation homes, on this two-in-one, time-saving tour. Start with a bus tour of the city, including the French Quarter, the Garden District, the Ninth Ward, and more. Then head to Oak Alley Plantation where you can learn more about its past, including its involvement in slavery's dark legacy.

Experience Oahu the way locals share it with friends. This small-group (14 max) Circle Island tour is built around great stories, good vibes, and guides who treat you like family from the moment you step into the van. We’ve crafted a route that hits the island’s most unforgettable highlights in one smooth, easy day: dramatic lookouts, peaceful temples, world-class beaches, movie-scene valleys, fresh North Shore shrimp, and the laid-back charm of Haleiwa. You’ll explore iconic stops like Diamond Head, Pali Lookout, Turtle Bay, and the Dole Plantation — all with a guide who knows the island inside and out. We don’t rush, we don’t crowd, and we don’t treat you like a number. By the time we drop you back off, it won’t feel like you spent the day on a tour — it’ll feel like you just explored Oahu with new friends who can’t wait to show you their favorite places. If you want, I can also make an even shorter punchy version for the “Why Travelers Choose This Tour” section.

Explore Oahu your way on this private North Shore tour, immersing in the island’s rich natural landscapes. Walk along a paved path through the botanical garden in the Waimea Valley, learning about the tropical plants and their uses. Continue to Waimea Falls, where you can take a dip in the refreshing waters. Soak up the experience and enjoy a more relaxed pace rather than rushing to circle the entire island.

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.

Visiting New Orleans' plantations and swamps in one day means coordinating drives out of the city, plantation entries, and airboat bookings across the river parishes. This tour combines all three into a single itinerary with hotel pickup, stops at Laura, Evergreen, and Whitney plantations, and an airboat ride through Bayou Segnette State Park, where alligators and other wildlife are commonly spotted.

Go beyond the standard walking tours of downtown and explore more of the Charleston Lowcountry on this extensive van tour. Your guide will show you a comprehensive view of Charleston, from Charlotte Street to the beaches and lighthouses along the coast. You’ll visit over a dozen different sites, including Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Drayton Hall, and the Folly Beach Fishing Pier. You’ll even ride a water taxi between downtown and Hog Island. Note: this is an active tour; expect a few long walks, sand dunes, and steps.