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New Orleans Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour

Explore the Whitney Plantation and enjoy a thrilling airboat ride through Louisiana's swamps on this immersive 8-hour tour from New Orleans.

New Orleans
8 hrs
4.15Rating:
2 providers combinedLast updated: March 29, 2026

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Viator logo
4.82
219 reviews
GYG logo
4.94
47 reviews

Important Information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for travelers with heart problems
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Embark on a profound journey through history at the Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana dedicated exclusively to the lives of enslaved people. Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup from New Orleans. After a scenic drive, arrive at the Whitney Plantation to explore the grounds and exhibits with an audio guide. Visit restored buildings, including slave cabins and a Freedmen’s Church, and pay your respects at the memorial honoring the enslaved. Transition from history to adventure with a thrilling airboat ride through Louisiana's vibrant swamps. Gain insights into the unique ecosystem and local lifestyle from your captain. Conclude your day with a return to your hotel, enriched by the day's experiences.

Pros

  • Embark on a journey through history at Whitney Plantation
  • Explore historic slave cabins and a Freedmen’s Church
  • Learn about enslaved people's lives with an audio guide
  • Experience a thrilling airboat ride through Louisiana swamps
  • Discover the local ecosystem with insights from your captain

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Audio guide at Whitney Plantation
  • Narrated airboat tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Excludes

  • Meals and beverages
$152-$159.6
4.15Rating:

Tour Highlights

  • Embark on a journey through history at Whitney Plantation
  • Explore historic slave cabins and a Freedmen’s Church
  • Learn about enslaved people's lives with an audio guide
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