Destrehan Plantation & Swamp Tour From New Orleans By Grayline Tours

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6 HOURS OF UNBELIEVABLE: Gators, History, and Airboat COMBO. Save 10% with Code PLANT 13

Transport yourself to this antebellum plantation home which sits majestically over the banks of the Mississippi River. The oldest French Colonial style house in the lower Mississippi Valley. Where costumed instructors will intrigue you with the history of the Destrehan family’s sugar dynasty, daily trade demonstrations from the period, and the unique architecture of the plantation. Then take a trip to Manchac Swamp where you will cruise through a privately-owned wildlife refuge, home to the legend of the “Rougarou”, the Cajun werewolf, in an area where time stands still.

Activity Highlights
→ Observe alligators and all sorts of brackish beasts in their natural habitat
→ Only a few minutes upriver from New Orleans
→ Learn tantalizing tales of the home and its exquisite history
→ 5.5 hour guided and narrated tour of Destrehan Plantation and Manchac Swamp
→ FREE motor-coach transportation

Activity Details

Once you purchase the tickets online, print off the voucher or show the confirmation details from your mobile device for entry. Please have a valid ID with you to confirm your order if needed.

Departure Details
The tour will meet at the Lighthouse Ticket Office located on Toulouse St. @ the Mississippi River in the French Quarter. Please have a valid photo ID available for verification and arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure.

Duration
5.5 Hours

Inclusions
● 5hr. narrated tour
● Motor-coach transportation.

Exclusions
● Gratuities (optional)
● Food & Beverage can be purchesed at the swamp

Restrictions
● Due to the historic nature of the plantation, access to the second floor is by stairs only. No photography is allowed inside the plantation home.
● Transfers must be used in conjunction with optional tours.

Additional Information

● Children under 6 (not occupying a seat on tours) are free of charge but charged for food on cruises.
● Schedule and availability are subject to change. Call the number provided on your booking voucher to confirm schedule at least 48 hours prior to departure.

● Above rates are per person and include all taxes. Rates do not include gratuity to drivers and/or guides.

Cancellation Policy
Customers may cancel at least 48 hours prior to their arrival date to receive a full refund minus a $5 service fee. Customers that cancel after the 48 hour period will not be eligible for a refund. If the weather is unfavorable and the vendor calls off the tour, the customer may reschedule for a later time/date or a full refund will be issued. Customer may make changes to the reservation without any fees as long as it's outside the 48 hour cancellation period.
Customers booking 10 or more tickets will be considered a group. Seasonal specials are not valid for groups. The cancellation policy for groups is different. Groups of 10 or more will have a 50% non-refundable deposit kept on any cancellations or changes regardless of how far out they are made. Groups of 10 or more will have to pay a $2 gratuity per person, select ticket during check out. Customers are required to sign a contract and a copy of the signed contract is due within 7 days of booking to confirm your reservations, otherwise, your order will be canceled. A final guaranteed passenger count is due 72 hours prior to your tour. Decreases making total due less than the 50% deposit will not receive any refund of original deposit. Any decreases to passenger count within 72 hours will not be refunded. No shows will not be refunded. Additional tickets may be purchased on site based on availability however tickets will be reserved for the final guaranteed passenger count. If you would prefer to book your group booking via phone please call 800-450-7139 and ask for the groups department.

Cancellation policy

Customers may cancel at least 48 hours prior to their arrival date to receive a full refund minus a $5 service fee. Customers that cancel after the 48 hour period will not be eligible for a refund. If the weather is unfavorable and the vendor calls off the tour, the customer may reschedule for a later time/date or a full refund will be issued. Customer may make changes to the reservation without any fees as long as it's outside the 48 hour cancellation period.

Customers booking 10 or more tickets will be considered a group. Seasonal specials are not valid for groups. The cancellation policy for groups is different. Groups of 10 or more will have a 50% non-refundable deposit kept on any cancellations or changes regardless of how far out they are made. Groups of 10 or more will have to pay a $2 gratuity per person, select ticket during check out. Customers are required to sign a contract and a copy of the signed contract is due within 7 days of booking to confirm your reservations, otherwise your order will be cancelled. A final guaranteed passenger count is due 72 hours prior to your tour. Decreases making total due less than the 50% deposit will not receive any refund of original deposit. Any decreases to passenger count within 72 hours will not be refunded. No shows will not be refunded. Additional tickets may be purchased on site based on availability however tickets will be reserved for the final guaranteed passenger count. If you would prefer to book your group booking via phone please call 800-450-7139 and ask for the groups department.

Location

400 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Destrehan Plantation & Swamp Tour From New Orleans By Grayline Tours

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Destrehan Plantation & Swamp Tour From New Orleans By Grayline Tours

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