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New Orleans Plantation and Pontoon Swamp Tour 8 hr

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 43% in New Orleans

9 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • 8 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Explore a Louisiana plantation, hear its history, then cruise the back swamps by pontoon on a full-day trip from New Orleans.

About this tour

Travel from New Orleans into Plantation Country for a day of historic sites and Louisiana wetlands. This New Orleans plantation and pontoon swamp tour begins with downtown hotel pickup between 8:00 and 8:30 AM aboard a 14-passenger bus. Choose one of three plantations: Laura, Oak Alley, or Whitney. Explore preserved buildings and museum exhibits while learning about the lives of people who lived and worked on these estates. Laura features its Big House, gardens, and original 1840s cabins; Oak Alley shares stories of the enslaved people who lived there and the plantation’s history; Whitney uses restored structures, memorial artwork, and first-person narratives to tell the stories of those held in slavery. After your plantation visit, head into the Louisiana back swamp by pontoon. Your Cajun captain introduces the wetlands, their inhabitants, alligators, and the history of the bayou. The New Orleans plantation and pontoon swamp tour combines regional history with a close look at the landscape that shaped it. Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, then set out for a full day beyond the city.

Highlights

  • Explore one of three historic plantations and its museum exhibits
  • Hear stories about the people who lived and worked on the plantations
  • Cruise Louisiana’s back swamps by pontoon
  • Learn about alligators, wetlands, and Cajun bayou history

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Admission tickets

Not included

  • Tips
  • Food and drinks

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Important information

  • Whitney Plantation is closed on Tuesdays.
  • Laura and Oak Alley plantation tours are offered in English only.
  • Whitney Plantation offers a self-guided audio tour in multiple languages.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Eating and drinking are not permitted on the bus, except for water.
  • Pickup is from downtown hotels between 8:00 and 8:30 AM.

Frequently asked questions

Which plantations can I visit?

Choose one of three plantations: Laura, Oak Alley, or Whitney.

Is Whitney plantation open every day?

No. Whitney Plantation is closed on Tuesdays.

What languages are available?

Laura and Oak Alley tours are in English. Whitney Plantation has a self-guided audio tour in multiple languages.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included for downtown hotels, with pickup between 8:00 and 8:30 AM.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.67 from 9 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2. Top 43% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 43% of tours in New Orleans by this score.

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