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New Orleans Swamp Boat and Plantation Tour

8.6

Very goodTop 11% in New Orleans

63 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

New Orleans
Updated November 4, 2026

Explore New Orleans with a Swamp Boat and Whitney Plantation Tour, combining history and adventure in a 7.5-hour journey.

About this tour

Discover the rich history and natural beauty of New Orleans with a combined Swamp Boat and Whitney Plantation Tour. Begin your journey at the Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana dedicated to the history of slavery, where you'll explore through a self-guided audio tour. Gain insights from first-person narratives and view restored historic buildings. Next, venture into the Manchac Swamp on a pontoon boat, guided by local Cajun captains. Experience the thrill of spotting American alligators and learn about the Cajun culture of fishing and trapping. This unforgettable tour offers a unique blend of history and adventure. Book now for an enriching experience in New Orleans.

Highlights

Explore the Manchac Swamp and Whitney Plantation
Experience narrated round-trip transportation
Listen to first-person slave narratives
Learn from local swamp captains
Witness alligators leaping for food

What's included

Included

Narrated round-trip transportation
Whitney Plantation admission and audio tour
Pontoon boat cruise through Manchac Swamp

Not included

Tips or gratuity
Food and drinks available for purchase
Bring snacks and beverages with tops

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GetYourGuide

4.85 / 5 · 63 reviews

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Important information

Tour vehicles equipped for wheelchair storage
Whitney Plantation is a self-guided tour
Plantation grounds have uneven gravel paths
Tours operate rain or shine

Frequently asked questions

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, tour vehicles can store collapsible wheelchairs. Special arrangements are needed for scooters.

What should I bring for the tour?

Bring dry snacks and beverages with tops. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

How do I access the audio tour at Whitney Plantation?

Download the Whitney Plantation app on your device for the audio tour.

Where do the tours depart from?

All tours depart from 400 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70130.

What happens if it rains?

Tours operate rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.85 from 63 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in New Orleans

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 8.6. Top 11% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 11% of tours in New Orleans by this score.