Half Day Tour of Whitney Plantation and Louisiana Swamp

This is a semi-day trip to the Whitney Plantation followed by a journey through the marshes and swamps of southeastern Louisiana on a 16 to 20-seater airboat.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Whitney Plantation - Guests will enjoy a 1 hour and 30-minute audio-guided tour, followed by an additional 30 minutes for a self-guided exploration of the museum and its exhibits.
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What's Included
  • Air-conditioned tour vehicle
Additional Information
  • Please observe silence during the transfer or travel time as a respect to your co travelers.
Location
Whitney Plantation
5099 Highway 18
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Crystal_p
Aug 14, 2026
Great Experience - We really enjoyed this tour and thought the combination of the Whitney Plantation and the airboat experience made for a fantastic day. The Whitney Plantation was incredibly interesting, moving, and educational. We appreciated that the experience focused on the lives and stories of the enslaved people who lived and worked there, which gave us a much deeper understanding of the history. It was very well done and definitely worth visiting. The airboat tour was a completely different experience and so much fun! It was a great way to get out into the Louisiana wetlands, see the scenery and wildlife, and end the day on a more adventurous note. We loved having both experiences combined into one tour. Educational, memorable, and fun—definitely one of the highlights of our trip and something we would recommend!
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Jonathan_n
Jul 26, 2026
My BDay Wknd in NoLa - Recently I did this tour my BDay wknd & honestly I enjoyed it! From the driver to the ppl @ the tour sites. If you’re coming in the Summer months I would definitely recommend you bring a fan, stay hydrated & wear sunscreen it does get a hot walking around the Plantation. The Swamp tour wasn’t too bad because once you board the boat you do get a lil breeze from rowing around. All in all I enjoyed both experiences. 10/10 The Plantation 10/10 was very informative & just to be able to experience it I loved it. The audio was good & explains a lot of history of the Plantation & displays. The swamp also a 10/10 the boat driver was very polite, had humor & gave us a lot of information about the gators in LA. Which we were able to see many of them. My FaV was Clobber & Ray!
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Marguerite_p
Jul 25, 2026
I’m glad we did it! - Our tour guide was excellent. As we traveled to the plantation, he not only shared info about it and slave practices in general, but also on Hurricane Katrina. As a native of New Orleans, he had an excellent perspective on the city. He was a knowledgeable historian ac well.
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Danielabx9448iy
Jul 21, 2026
Definitely recommend. - Pick up and drop off were on time. The driver was great, he gave us so much local history. The self guided plantation visit was laid out exquisitely. The grounds were well kept and the information well explained. Visiting the plantation was very touching.
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Kimberly_m
Jul 13, 2026
Fantastic Experience - Tour was amazing! The plantation tour was educational and informative. The praline stop was incredible. The airboat tour was amazing. Getting to see gators up close in the wild was awesome. Highly recommend!
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Jan_j
Jun 12, 2026
Moving experience - Whitney Plantation is a moving experience. Let yourself go back to this time as the audio takes you through the history. Take time to read the signs and plaques. Imaging what was felt & experienced during this time saddened me. I think this was one of my top experiences in NOLA. I originally booked our airboat tour separately with abother company highly recommended - but then wanted to add the Plantation so this tour made better sense, economically too!! Our airboat guide Mike was awesome at Rajin Cajun. And our bus driver felt like a favorite Aunt - pointing sites out along the way - loved her. Name began with M I think (shame on me for bot being able to give her a proper shout out!)
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Rosalind_p
Jun 10, 2026
Excellent - A lot of history of the slaves and their lives. Sad, but we need to know our history! Our business driver was so wonderful. He even dropped us off near our hotel. Our airboat ride was exceptional, too! This is an excellent tour to book!
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Sara_r
May 21, 2026
Informative and moving... - Informative and moving experience. The Plantation and exhibits are well maintained. The audio tour was easy to navigate
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Daisy_a
May 18, 2026
Great Tour! - Great informative tour with a lot of historic value. I was also able to get cute items from the gift store.
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Anne_w
May 17, 2026
Very cool experience and day trip! - Plantation was interesting, educational and humbling. So very sad to see the history of the treatment the slaves, even children, endured. The air boat was also cool, our guide was great! We had 2 awesome bus drivers, one was in training. They were informative, polite and very nice gentlemen.
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From $152
up to 30 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).