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New Orleans Airboat and Destrehan Plantation Tour 5 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 35% in New Orleans

299 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • 5 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore Cajun Country by airboat, spot bayou wildlife, and visit Destrehan Plantation and its 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit.

About this tour

Trade the city streets for the quiet waterways of Cajun Country on a New Orleans airboat and Destrehan Plantation tour. The adventure begins with a 1.5-hour airboat ride through secluded bayous, where you may spot alligators, giant catfish, and nutria. A small-group atmosphere makes the journey feel personal, while an air-conditioned van provides transportation between stops.

After the ride, visit Destrehan Plantation for a guided look at the historic site and its 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit. The tour lasts about 5 hours and 30 minutes, combining wildlife viewing with a meaningful encounter with the region’s past. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase at the gift shops, and gratuities are not included.

Book this New Orleans airboat and Destrehan Plantation tour to experience the bayou and local history in one outing.

Highlights

  • Glide through secluded Cajun Country bayous on an airboat
  • Look for alligators, giant catfish, and nutria
  • Explore Destrehan Plantation and its 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit
  • Travel in a small-group setting by air-conditioned van

What's included

Included

  • 1.5-hour airboat ride
  • Transport by 14-passenger air-conditioned van, with exact pickup time provided
  • Visit to the 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit
  • Tour of Destrehan Plantation

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Snacks and drinks, available for purchase at both gift shops

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Important information

  • Children under 5 are not allowed on the airboat
  • Pregnant travelers and people with back or neck issues or recent surgeries are not allowed on the airboat
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Child rate applies to all children and infants
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  • Service animals are allowed; advise at booking to arrange accommodations
  • Minimum passenger numbers apply; if the tour is canceled, an alternative or full refund will be offered
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.82 on Viator and 4.76 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.4. Top 35% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 35% of tours in New Orleans by this score.

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