Plantation Tours from New Orleans at a glance
- Our pick: Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans, US$ 131 per person (7h 45m, 4.76★ · 3,565).
- Top rated: Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with 4 Plantations, US$ 93 per person (5h–6h, 4.99★ · 135).
- Best value: Destrehan Plantation: Guided Tour, Folk-Life Demo & Slave Revolt Exhibit, US$ 30 per person (45m, 4.81★ · 559).
Price per person across the 37 options priced per person: US$ 30–US$ 643 (median US$ 89). With 100+ reviews: 21 of 38.
Of the 38 options: 32 with live guides in English, 36 with free cancellation, 34 with instant confirmation, 26 with hotel pickup, 29 kid-friendly, 2 private and 26 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Plantation Tours from New Orleans — Oak Alley Plantation, Whitney Plantation Museum and 11 more
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The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans Private Louisiana swamp boat tour with alligator and egret spotting, plus Oak Alley Plantation docent tour and New Orleans round-trip transport. Every day · 09:00 and 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.76 (3,565 reviews) Duration: 7h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 131 per person
Whitney Plantation Tour New Orleans: Slavery History Guide Round-trip transport from New Orleans to Whitney Plantation, a museum dedicated to slavery in the American South. Every day except Tuesday · 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 ★ 4.63 (1,484 reviews) Duration: 5h 25m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans & Swamp Option Half-day Oak Alley Plantation tour from New Orleans with local guide and air-conditioned coach. Includes plantation home entry, transportation, and optional swamp tour. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 · All ages ★ 4.34 (1,847 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Laura Plantation: Creole Family Stories & Slave Cabins Tour Step inside Laura Plantation near New Orleans, hear Creole family stories, walk original slave cabins, and join a guided tour with personal insights included. Every day · 14 start times, 10:00 to 15:20 · All ages ★ 4.81 (1,358 reviews) Duration: 1h 10m Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 32 per person
New Orleans: Oak Alley & Laura Plantation with Hotel Pickup Tour two historic Louisiana plantations with 40-minute guided walks and hotel pickup from French Quarter or Downtown. Choose Oak Alley or Laura. Small groups. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.37 (402 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
New Orleans: Airboat Swamp & Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch Feel the rush of a high-speed airboat in Cajun Country, explore Laura & Houmas House plantations, and share a gourmet buffet lunch. Includes hotel pickup. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.73 (1,260 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 279 per person
Houmas House New Orleans: Antebellum Mansion & Gardens Tour Guided tour of Houmas House Estate near New Orleans with costumed interpreters, plantation history, gardens, and on-site dining. Wheelchair accessible. Every day · 18 start times, 09:30 to 19:00 · All ages ★ 4.65 (670 reviews) Duration: 1h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans Eight-hour tour from New Orleans with hotel pickup, 35-minute plantation house tour, and high-speed airboat ride through the swamp with a local captain. Every day · 08:15 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 4.66 (756 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Destrehan Plantation: Guided Tour, Folk-Life Demo & Slave Revolt Exhibit Step inside Destrehan Plantation near New Orleans with a costumed guide, see folk-life demos, the 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit, and relax under live oaks, includes entry. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:30 to 16:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.81 (559 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans: Hotel Pickup Included Guided tour of Whitney Plantation Museum from New Orleans with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport: see the plantation, swamp. Every day except Tuesday · 08:00 and 10:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.65 (248 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 78 per person
New Orleans: Whitney & Laura Plantation Tour from Hotels Small-group plantation tour from New Orleans with Whitney Museum, Laura Plantation guided tour, and Oak Alley. Includes hotel pickup and air-conditioned van. Every day except Tuesday · 11:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.66 (480 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 159 per person
Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup Driver picks you up and narrates the route with jazz playing. Whitney Plantation Museum admission and round-trip transport included. Two morning departures, 5–7 hours. Every day except Tuesday · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.77 (385 reviews) Duration: 5h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Oak Alley & Whitney Plantation Tour: 300-Year Oak Alley Full-day plantation tour from New Orleans with Whitney Plantation MP3 walk and Oak Alley. Includes hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport, 8 hours. Every day except Tuesday · 09:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.70 (129 reviews) Duration: 8h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 111 per person
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans Oak Alley Plantation full-day tour from New Orleans with swamp boat ride, native captain narration, and hotel pickup. 28 oak trees, wildlife viewing. Every day · 08:15 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.40 (411 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per person
Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans Oak Alley Plantation tour from New Orleans with hotel pickup, 35-minute guided house tour, and 25-acre grounds. Optional 3-hour cemetery and city tour included. Every day · 08:15 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.32 (184 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
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Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans Ride an airboat through Louisiana bayou spotting alligators, then tour Destrehan Plantation's Greek Revival mansion and 1811 Slave Revolt Exhibit. Every day · 08:00 and 11:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.82 (270 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Whitney Plantation & Louisiana Swamp Airboat from New Orleans Half-day Whitney Plantation audio tour plus airboat through Louisiana marshes. Includes museum entry, Evergreen Plantation site, and transport from New Orleans. Every day except Tuesday · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 4.83 (251 reviews) Duration: 8h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 152 per person
Oak Alley Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans Oak Alley Plantation tour from New Orleans with airboat ride and hotel pickup: walk the 1837 Greek Revival house and twenty-eight oaks. Every day · 08:15 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 4.61 (196 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
New Orleans: 3 Plantation Tours & Gourmet Lunch on River Road Full-day plantation tour from New Orleans visiting Destrehan, Whitney Museum, St. Joseph and Houmas House with gourmet lunch included. Small group van with hotel pickup. Every day except Tuesday · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.79 (144 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 279 per person
Destrehan Plantation: Haunted Night Tour & Voodoo History After-dark tour of Destrehan Plantation near New Orleans with historian guide. Explore 1811 slave revolt stories, Voodoo beliefs, and plantation history. Pickup available. Thu–Sun · 19:00 · All ages ★ 4.63 (142 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with 4 Plantations Full-day Whitney Plantation tour from New Orleans with entry to four historic sites. Includes van pickup, Whitney Museum, Laura, St. Joseph and Oak Alley plantations. Every day except Tuesday · 09:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.99 (135 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 93 per person
Oak Alley & Whitney Plantation Day Trip from New Orleans Walk the oak-lined paths at Oak Alley, hear stories at Whitney Plantation, and enjoy a relaxed drive from New Orleans with pickup included: history comes alive here. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.85 (99 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 87 per person
Whitney & Oak Alley Plantation Tour New Orleans: 3 plantations & swamp Full-day plantation and swamp tour from New Orleans visiting Whitney, Laura, St. Joseph, Oak Alley. Includes admission, lunch, boat, hotel pickup. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.97 (90 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 137 per person
Whitney Plantation Museum Tour from New Orleans: Slavery History Tour from New Orleans to Whitney Plantation Museum on River Road with round-trip transport, admission and self-guided audio tour in five languages. Every day except Tuesday · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.58 (81 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Compare 14 more options for Plantation Tours from New Orleans
From US$ 30 per person · 50 min to 9 h
Oak Alley Plantation: New Orleans Tour & Hotel Pickup Oak Alley Plantation tour from New Orleans with hotel pickup, mansion tour, and grounds exploration. Includes transport and 2 hours on-site. Every day · 08:00 and 10:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.19 (42 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 78 per person
New Orleans: Whitney Plantation & Manchac Swamp Kayak Combo Full-day tour from New Orleans with kayaking through Manchac Swamp, Cajun lunch at B&C Seafood, and Whitney Plantation Museum. Includes guide, gear, transportation. 8–9 hours. Mon, Thu and Sun · 08:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.96 (45 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Oak Alley Plantation & New Orleans: Cemetery & City Tour Oak Alley Plantation tour from New Orleans with St. Louis Cemetery, Garden District & Jackson Square. Includes hotel pickup, licensed guide, 3-hour overview. Every day · 08:15 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.10 (41 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Laura Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans Laura Plantation guided tour with transportation included: spend two hours walking the mansion. Every day · 08:00 and 10:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 14 ★ 4.50 (20 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 78 per person
Oak Alley Plantation & New Orleans City Tour with Pickup Full-day New Orleans tour of Oak Alley Plantation, French Quarter, Garden District, and Lower Ninth Ward with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and live commentary. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.25 (48 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Swamp Tour Small-group airboat tour through private swamp and Oak Alley Plantation. Includes high-speed ride, wildlife encounters, parking, and hotel return by 4:45pm. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.62 (26 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans Laura Plantation tour from New Orleans with Whitney Museum, Oak Alley & St. Joseph. Includes admission, air-conditioned van, water. 4 plantations, 75-minute guided experience. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.93 (14 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 87 per person
Oak Alley Plantation Tour New Orleans & Hotel Pickup Oak Alley Plantation tour from New Orleans with hotel pickup, historic mansion, and oak trees. Air-conditioned vehicle included. Every day except Tuesday · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 3.82 (11 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Oak Alley Plantation: Half-Day Tour from New Orleans with Pickup Half-day Oak Alley Plantation tour from New Orleans with round-trip pickup, admission and guided tour. Departs 8am, returns by 1:30pm. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 3.89 (9 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
1811 Slave Revolt Tour at Destrehan Plantation near New Orleans Two-hour guided tour of Destrehan Plantation near New Orleans tracing the largest slave uprising in U.S. history. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:30 to 16:00 · From age 7 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Destrehan Plantation Haunted Ghost Tour: 90 minutes with ghost-hunting gear Tour the Big House with dowsing rods and EMF readers, guided through 1811 Slave Revolt history and spirits. 90 minutes. Thursday-Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:30 to 16:00 Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Laura Plantation Tour: Black Union Soldiers' Stories 50-minute guided tour at Laura Plantation focusing on nine enslaved men who fought for freedom as Union Soldiers. Every day except Wednesday and Sunday · 10:30 · All ages Duration: 50m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 32 per person
Oak Alley Plantation New Orleans: 300-Year Oak Trees & Mansion Oak Alley Plantation tour from New Orleans with hotel pickup, professional guide, and 28 ancient oak trees. Half-day experience for all fitness levels. Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 643 per person
New Orleans: Private Driving Tour & Destrehan Plantation Private 3-hour driving tour of New Orleans with Destrehan Plantation, French Quarter, Garden District & cemeteries. Includes bottled water, WiFi. Private guide. Every day · 09:00 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN from US$ 1,085 per group
The top 12 of 38 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New OrleansOur pick | US$ 131 per person | 7h 45m | 4.76★ · 3,565 | Every day · 09:00 and 11:00 | English |
| Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with 4 PlantationsTop ratedGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 93 per person | 5h–6h | 4.99★ · 135 | Every day except Tuesday · 09:00 | — |
| Destrehan Plantation: Guided Tour, Folk-Life Demo & Slave Revolt ExhibitBest value | US$ 30 per person | 45m | 4.81★ · 559 | Every day · Every 30 min, 09:30 to 16:00 | English |
| Whitney Plantation Tour New Orleans: Slavery History Guide | US$ 89 per person | 5h 25m | 4.63★ · 1,484 | Every day except Tuesday · 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 | English |
| Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans & Swamp Option | US$ 89 per person | 5h 30m | 4.34★ · 1,847 | Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 | English |
| Laura Plantation: Creole Family Stories & Slave Cabins Tour | US$ 32 per person | 1h 10m | 4.81★ · 1,358 | Every day · 14 start times, 10:00 to 15:20 | English, French |
| New Orleans: Oak Alley & Laura Plantation with Hotel PickupPickup offered | US$ 79 per person | 4h | 4.37★ · 402 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| New Orleans: Airboat Swamp & Plantations Tour with Gourmet LunchGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 279 per person | 9h | 4.73★ · 1,260 | Every day · 08:00 | English |
| Houmas House New Orleans: Antebellum Mansion & Gardens Tour | US$ 38 per person | 1h–3h | 4.65★ · 670 | Every day · 18 start times, 09:30 to 19:00 | English |
| Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Swamp Tour from New OrleansPickup offered | US$ 160 per person | 8h | 4.66★ · 756 | Every day · 08:15 | English |
| Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans: Hotel Pickup IncludedPickup offered | US$ 78 per person | 6h 30m | 4.65★ · 248 | Every day except Tuesday · 08:00 and 10:30 | — |
| New Orleans: Whitney & Laura Plantation Tour from HotelsGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 159 per person | 6h | 4.66★ · 480 | Every day except Tuesday · 11:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Oak Alley Plantation New Orleans: 300-Year Oak Trees & Mansion (US$ 643 per person) · New Orleans: Private Driving Tour & Destrehan Plantation (US$ 1,085 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (11): Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with 4 Plantations (US$ 93 per person) · New Orleans: Airboat Swamp & Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch (US$ 279 per person) · New Orleans: Whitney & Laura Plantation Tour from Hotels (US$ 159 per person)
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