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Featured Day Trips & Excursions in New Orleans

With endearing nicknames like "Big Easy" and "Crescent City", New Orleans has a culture all-its-own. Some of the most memorable things to do in New Orleans, LA, involve history and the creole/cajun culture. Sightseeing tours like Riverboat Cruises and Bus Tours reveal the many things to see, while food, drink, and ghost tours tell the story of NOLA in spectacular fashion. Don't forget to visit the area's many museums and local attractions including Plantation Country and Audubon Nature Institute.

Take a journey into the bayous and swamplands of south Louisiana on this incredible swamp tour! Located just 35 minutes south of downtown New Orleans, this is the perfect chance to see the beauty that Louisiana has to offer. From the comfort of a pontoon boat, discover an abundance of fantastic wildlife like alligators, blue herons, bald eagles, wild boars, and more. Uncover the secrets of the swamp, book an excursion today!

Adventures of Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans

Take a journey into the bayous and swamplands of south Louisiana on this incredible swamp tour! Located just 35 minutes...

Loved the swamp tour. Saw plenty of gators and our guide was well versed in the workings of the bayou. Highly recommend this experience.

Swamp Delicious

The pontoon captain was knowledgeable and fun. The ride through the swamps was relaxing and exciting. Totally recommend.

Fantastic, fun, relaxing

Are guide was entertaining knowledgeable took the time to show us the bayou, and even stopped many times to see the animals in there natural setting. Enjoyed the trip but next time will bring a blanket it was a little cold.

Awesome trip

Adventures of Jean Lafitte

Experience Oak Alley Plantation, a National Historic site built in 1839, and its beautiful grounds in all of their glory on this guided history and cultural tour through the mansion and grounds. From the moment you arrive, you are treated to the beauty of Oak Alley's quarter-mile-long alley of 28 live oak trees, each over 250 years old. The plantation has even been the setting for such motion pictures as "Interview with a Vampire" and "Primary Colors." Reserve your tour today and take in the plantation's beauty, history, and culture with an expert guide and get transportation to and from the French Quarter.

Oak Alley Plantation Guided Tour With Transportation From The French Quarter

Experience Oak Alley Plantation, a National Historic site built in 1839, and its beautiful grounds in all of their glory...

Overall our trip was Great.The bus driver was a tour guide so this made our ride to the Plantation fly by.
We learned so much about new Orleans from him.
So pleased that we took this tour..

Oak Alkey Plantation Tour

We enjoyed the trip!  It’s an excellent choice to get out of the madness with f the French Quarters!  The tour guy was excellent and knowledgeable.  He even showed us the other plantations around the area.

Oak Lane Experience

Oak Alley

Gray Line New Orleans

See the untamed beauty of Louisiana with the Honey Island Swamp guided swamp boat tour. On smaller, 22-passenger boats, you will enjoy up-close interactions with the local wildlife and premium opportunities for photos and videos of the action as it unfolds right before you. Some of wildlife to be expected include alligators, raccoons, and even hogs. With limited availability, secure your seat on these small boats in Honey Island Swamp today and see one of few remaining preserved wetlands in Louisiana. Book today!

Honey Island Swamp Boat Tour With Optional Transportation from New Orleans

See the untamed beauty of Louisiana with the Honey Island Swamp guided swamp boat tour. On smaller, 22-passenger boats,...

We had a wonderful time. Our Captain was very knowledgeable, funny and patient (had to get pictures). I would definitely recommend it. We will be doing a tour again soon.

First trip but not our last.

I didnt like being rescheduled after reserving putting us outside in the rain and cold w children but all in all it was a good experience and we had a blast and tripshock made reservations so easy!

It was awesome

We had a great time.  Would do it over again.

Cajun Encounters Tour Company

Prepare for some excitement in the swamps! Take part in a thrilling inside view into the wild bayous and backwater of south Louisiana. Inhabited by massive alligators and other marshland creatures like snapping turtles, wild hogs, raccoons, and more, there is never a dull moment! Floating on a large airboat, surrounded by the beautiful cypress trees covered in Spanish moss makes travelers appreciate the fierce beauty of this unique ecosystem. Book your adventure today!

New Orleans Large Airboat Adventure

Prepare for some excitement in the swamps! Take part in a thrilling inside view into the wild bayous and backwater of...

Went with my daughter we had the best time!!!

Airboat Adventures

We went on the airboat with TikTok. He shared a lot of information. Loved feeding the gator. It started to rain at the end of the ride and he made sure to get us in before we got soaked!!! Would do this over again!!!

Loved it

Awesome guide!  Nice adventure.  Great time.  My family and I would do it again for sure!!

Great time

Immerse yourself in Louisiana's backcountry bayous and wetlands at the historical Manchac Swamp on this Swamp Tour with optional transportation from New Orleans. Venture where creatures of the swamp see boats daily and recognize them as part of the normal environment. As the boat drifts through the waterways guests will learn about the Louisiana wildlife in the swamp such as the American alligator, herons, eagles, wild boars, and more. Don't miss your chance to learn all about these critters, book your spot now!

Manchac Swamp Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans

Immerse yourself in Louisiana's backcountry bayous and wetlands at the historical Manchac Swamp on this Swamp Tour with...

Me and my family saw a bunch of gators and heard some cool stories about the history of the swamp. We also got to hold a baby’s gator and we had the best tour guide , Brandon. Would definitely recommend.

So much fun

This swamp tour was a part of our girls trip and it was worth ever penny. We had an absolute blast from the beginning to end. Thank you so much.

Wonderful Swamp Tour Experience

Great tour guide and fun excursion for all ages.  Highly recommend!

Gators Galore!

Cajun Pride Swamp Tours

From rugged Louisiana bayou to refined Southern majesty, this combination of wildlife and plantation tour delivers the best of both worlds all in one. Adventure out to the Manchac Swamp to visit alligators and other regional wildlife like eagles, hogs, and cranes and then make your way up the historic River Road for a plantation tour packed with amazing scenery and compelling history. Choose between Laura Plantation: A Creole Heritage Site or the iconic Oak Alley Plantation. Don't miss your chance to learn all about culture and the critters of Lousiana, book your spot now!

The Cajun Experience - Combo Swamp & Plantation Guided Tour with Transportation From New Orleans

From rugged Louisiana bayou to refined Southern majesty, this combination of wildlife and plantation tour delivers the...

We had a fantastic day great guides Big Joe was an awesome driver!! Also our boat captain was fabulous he will be a great loss to your company as he moves on!!!

Great

We had a great time on the combo tour. We saw a lot of wildlife and Captain Tom was a great guide.

Wonderful experience!

We went and got more then we expected, the captain bishop was knowledgeable and funny. We saw so many gators and really has the best time! Highly recommend!!!

Cap’n Bishop was awesomeness

Take a fascinating boat trip into a Louisiana swamp. Experience South Louisiana in a custom built swamp boat through part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park. Native guides will reveal the mysteries of the swamps and the Cajun "joie de vivre' - joy of life. Observe the nesting grounds of alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, snakes, and more! Book today!

Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour with Optional Transportation

Take a fascinating boat trip into a Louisiana swamp. Experience South Louisiana in a custom built swamp boat through...

We learned a lot about alligators, swamp life and fauna, all the while enjoying the fun filled narrative!

very informative and entertaining

My party enjoyed this excursion. The tour guide was engaged and informative.

Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour

Captain Darin was informative, funny and knowledgeable about the swamps, land, animals, and history. We had a great time and I highly recommend taking this tour. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great Swamp Tour

New Orleans Paddlewheels

Zoom through the bayous and marshlands on this airboat tour and make some Cajun memories to last a lifetime! Each tour varies according to the mood of the area's wildlife. You may see American alligators, bald eagles, raccoons, wild boars, turtles, snakes, and numerous bird species. Witness majestic live oak trees draped in mysterious Spanish moss, black willow trees, swamp red maples, wild iris, and spider lilies. While on the tour, your captain will tell the stories of the swamp and show you just how the locals live. By the end of the tour, you will be planning your next adventure!

Large Airboat Tour with Optional Transport From New Orleans

Zoom through the bayous and marshlands on this airboat tour and make some Cajun memories to last a lifetime! Each tour...

Saw 3 gators (a little one was as we were pulling out from the loading zone!) Our guide, Kenny was very entertaining (I was his mark to be roasted.......which I loved!) He also gave us the best tour he could while looking out for our safety. A storm cloud was brewing and we had to cut the trip short by 30 minutes so as not to get struck by lightning.

So much fun.

It was amazing experience. Totally do it again

Late night gator tour

My husband and I had a great time on the airboat alligator tour. Saw lots of gators and had a great tour guide!

Great Adventure

Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours

See the sights and experience the culture of New Orleans by the comfort of a small group minibus. The small size of the minibus allows guests to pass through the French Quarter, viewing street performers and Bourbon Street, before the creole mansions along Esplanade Avenue. A quick stop in City Park gives travelers the opportunity to grab beignets and chickory coffee from the world-famous Cafe' du Monde or walk through the Sculpture Garden for a few artful selfies. Guests will also see the Ninth Ward, a neighborhood devastated by Hurricane Katrina, the Garden District and it’s opulent mansions home to Mardi Gras royalty and celebrities, the  Treme- the oldest African American neighborhoods and the home of jazz, the Superdome, and more! This city tour also includes a brief cemetery tour, where guests walk amongst the above-ground tombs and discover the city who put the "fun in funeral". Only a few seats are available each day so hurry up and book and don't miss out on the culture that the city offers!

NOLA City & Cemetery Small Group Tour by Mini Bus

See the sights and experience the culture of New Orleans by the comfort of a small group minibus. The small size of the...

The tour guy was professional, nice and friendly!!  He was great at narrating the tour and appeared to be very knowledgeable.  The bus was comfortable in seating, but it was a little warm ,, not enough air circulation.  
Overall, our experience was great, and exciting to know about the city of New Orleans. 

Nola City tour

As a native New Orleanean bringing friends to NOLA, this tour was perfect. Our guide, Gary, gave us the perfect balance of history, food tips, and trip advice. He was fun to hang out with and learn some things I never knew while informing some tourists about the important things you've got to know about New Orleans. This was some of the best money we spent all weekend. I'm putting this on my list of things to do when I bring friends to New Orleans.

Put this on your must-do list

Gary was a great, local tour guide. The first stop at the Happy Raptor was a great move!  Keep telling your stories Gary!

Bus Tour

Southern Style Tours & Trans

Half high-speed airboat ride and half rugged Louisiana swamp tour, get up close to wild alligators on this Barataria Swamp Large Airboat Tour. Cruise through the beautiful Louisiana cypress swamps, less than a 30-minute drive from the French Quarter. Step outside the normal tourist hotspots in favor of some rest, relaxation, and wild adventure in the Louisiana backcountry. Book your tour today!

Barataria Swamp Large Airboat Tour

Half high-speed airboat ride and half rugged Louisiana swamp tour, get up close to wild alligators on this Barataria...

The Captain of the tour was super! I will return and hopefully I can request him.

Excellent

This was an exilerating experience to say the least. I am a fan of speed and horsepower, so this was right up my alley. Capt Mike operated the airboat with such a smooth flow, that there was no doubt that he was extremely skilled and experienced. He was informative and courteous. He provided a first time experience that will keep us coming back again. Highly recommend.

Awesome experience

We had such a great time on this tour! We had a fun time getting sprayed on the airboat, seeing a lot of alligators, and the beautiful swamps! Would definitely do this again!

Best part of the trip!

Louisiana Tour Company - SWAMP DOCK

Spend the day along River Road visiting Louisiana’s most famous plantations. Laura Plantation: A Creole Heritage Site focuses on the generations of a real Louisiana Creole family history. Your guided tour will reveal the fascinating stories of the home, the people, and the culture. Oak Alley Plantation, located just a few miles away, portrays a powerful testimony to the wealth that Americans gained during the antebellum era. See the beauty, history, and culture of two of the most popular plantation homes and book today!

Oak Alley & Laura Plantation Combo Admission & Guided Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Spend the day along River Road visiting Louisiana’s most famous plantations. Laura Plantation: A Creole Heritage Site...

The plantations were beautiful and the tour guides were very knowledgeable! Some of the horrific details of our American past are often overlooked or accepted as "that was how things were." The Laura Plantation tour covers the reality of slave life on the Southern plantations and the wrongdoing that was committed. Learning history increases our knowledge, and knowledge is power. Hopefully we as humans use this power to not repeat the wrongdoings of the past.

Oak Alley and Laura Plantation Combo a great experience

It’s a must for everyone especially in the hotter months to experience just a tiny speck of what the slaves felt! I was very put off that they offered weddings and overnights where so many were miss treated and abused. But as I stated above everyone should see and feel how disturbing these plantations were operated. I wish they talked less about how rich the owners and families were and more  memorials of the slaves that were sold like commodities and abused.

Very somber

The tour was the crown jewel of our New Orleans trip. The grounds and building were stunning, but the content of the tour itself was incredible. Our guide, Pam, interwove stories about the house, the owners, and the enslaved people held there. It felt like we were on a walk-through movie and made the tour a million times more valuable for her contextualizing the lives, decisions, and experiences within the time frame. She provided information on everything from family drama to illegally selling the children of slaves to how the homes were build and maintained over time to the process of harvesting and grinding sugar cane, creating a cohesive narrative that was informative, educational, and funny despite the frequently awful subject matter. I can’t recommend this tour enough!!!

Laura plantation

Take in the beauty, history, and culture of Oak Alley Plantation, then take a ride on the wild side aboard an awesome airboat! Visit the beautiful Oak Alley Plantation, a Greek revival plantation with a magnificent alley of 28 evenly spaced oak trees. Browse the plantation grounds, gift shop, and stop for lunch! After, choose between a 6 or 16-passenger airboat and zoom through the swamps and bayous! Experience it all on this amazing combo tour! Book today!

Oak Alley Plantation & Airboat Combo Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Take in the beauty, history, and culture of Oak Alley Plantation, then take a ride on the wild side aboard an awesome...

We had a great time and Tripshock made our excursion easy and affordable!!!

Easy and amazing!

❤️❤️❤️❤️ really fun. Meals on you…. Driving hour from NOLA to plantation and then hour to swamp—- hotel pick up and drop off. Had to change dates also with ease and got to talk to real person. Highly recommend!!

Tripshock Plantation and airboat tour

We loved the tour.  It’s a must if you are in the area.

Great tour

Zoom through the bayous and marshlands on this small airboat tour and make some Cajun memories to last a lifetime! Each tour varies according to the mood of the area wildlife. You may see American alligators, bald eagles, raccoons, wild boars, turtles, snakes, and numerous bird species. Witness majestic live oak trees draped in mysterious Spanish moss, black willow trees, swamp red maples, wild iris, and spider lilies. While on the tour, your captain will tell the stories of the swamp and show you just how the locals live. By the end of the tour, you will be planning your next adventure to the swamps!

Small Airboat Tour

Zoom through the bayous and marshlands on this small airboat tour and make some Cajun memories to last a lifetime! Each...

Well just to begin, reconsider going in August.  It has nothing to do with Rajun Cajun, they were beyond GREAT, more about that in a minute.  But August is 95-100 degree with 90% humidity.  Ungodly HOT!!!
Now for the good stuff.  We took the shuttle option which picked us up at the front door of the hotel.  About a 30-45 drive to the Rajun Cajun facility.  They checked us in right away and about 10-15 minutes until our boat was ready.  Our guide, sorry cant remember his name, was a young blond man who was very knowledgeable and a keen sense of humor.  It was a 9 passenger air boat, which is there smallest boat.  3 rows of 3 person padded benches.  Be warned, no seatbelts or rails, so hang-on.
Saw some small Gators as soon as we got out onto the main swampway.  The guide talked about how they eat and sleep as well as the history of some of the plantlife around us.  All pretty informative stuff.
Once we got out of the main swampway and into some back water, he revved up the fan and we started really moving.  Stopped a few times to get closer looks at a few Gators and he gave us some more information.
Now for the warning.  STAY HYDRATED!!!!  Bring some water with you and maybe a small ice chest with ice and more water.  My wife got overheated and really ill.  Fortunately it was at the very end of the tour.  I asked the guide to take us back and he again revved up the boat and brought us back right away.  Thanks to his concern, things could have gotten much worse.  He helped us bring her to the air conditioned office and got us more ice and water.  Cannot thank them enough for all of there honest help and concern.  Glad to say that after about 1-2 hours later, my wife was ready to get back in vacation mode.
Highly recommend Rajun Cajun.  Worth the $120 each (included transportation).  It was everything we expected.  IT did NOT dissappoint.

Rajun Cajun Airboat Tour will NOT disappoint

It awakes the senses when you are in the wild. The Mississippi was such a beauty and plenty of alligators to see. Our guide Brian was brilliant, definetly would repeat the experience if I were closer by. Thank you!

Unforgettable!

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I would definitely go back!

I would go back!

No other plantation tour provides such an in-depth look into the lives of enslaved people as Whitney Plantation, which is credited with being the first and only slave museum and memorial in the United States. Visitors take a guided tour throughout the 265-year-old house, and view the most extensive collection of antebellum slave artifacts in the world including a church, slave compound, carriage house, blacksmith shop, and more! Through museum exhibits, memorial artwork, and hundreds of first-person slave narratives, visitors to Whitney will gain a better understanding of the harsh reality of slavery in America. Book your tour today!

Whitney Plantation Tour & Slavery Memorial with Transportation from The French Quarter

No other plantation tour provides such an in-depth look into the lives of enslaved people as Whitney Plantation, which...

This is a must see for all especially the new generations coming up now very educational and sad at the same time but a very important piece of history that should never be forgotten

Must see

History tour

The museum was excellent. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, I believe, it was self-guided. I'm glad, as there was a certain member in my group that I wanted to keep away from. My only complaint is the actual bus that took us there. It was very uncomfortable with rattling windows that prevented me from being able to hear the video that was playing. Closed captioning would have been helpful. I initially got on a different Grayline charter headed to Oak Alley and it was a far better appointed bus. Given that the travel distance to each location is similar, I don't understand why Whitney had the crappy bus.

Have recommended

Explore the waterways of the Barataria Swamp on a covered swamp boat. Learn about "The Crown Jewel of the Louisiana Purchase", the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve, as you drift past a Cajun cemetery, a 2,000-year-old burial mound, and a fishing village. Keep an eye out for over 200 species of birds, an array of wildflowers, plants, snakes, turtles, and alligators! Don't miss out, book your Barataria Swamp Tour from New Orleans with Transportation today!

Barataria Swamp Tour from New Orleans with Transportation

Explore the waterways of the Barataria Swamp on a covered swamp boat. Learn about "The Crown Jewel of the Louisiana...

Swamp tour guide was awesome!!

Despite down pours of heavy rain, our guide was great. We did see one gator and some wild life. The small gator on the boat was a special treat for my 6 year old who loved the experience. Kudos to a well thought out tour with interesting history! Definitely recommend!

Great Guide! Very interactive with guests!

Swamp tour

No trip to Louisiana is complete without a visit to plantation country. Adventure out to Laura & St. Joseph Plantations and learn the history and stories both plantations hold. Explore the location where "12 Years a Slave, "Skeleton Key", and "Queen Sugar" were filmed. See how the enslaved West-Africans' work influenced all segments of the Creole culture but best highlighted today in cuisine, music, family-centered traditions, architecture and lifestyle. Don't miss your chance to learn the valuable history of these remarkable plantations, book your spot today!

Laura & St. Joseph Double Plantation Tour

No trip to Louisiana is complete without a visit to plantation country. Adventure out to Laura & St. Joseph Plantations...

Tours By Isabelle

Half high-speed airboat ride and half rugged Louisiana swamp tour, get up close to wild alligators on this Small Airboat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans. Cruise through the beautiful Louisiana cypress swamps, less than a 30-minute drive from the French Quarter. Step outside the normal tourist hotspots in favor of some rest, relaxation, and wild adventure in the Louisiana backcountry. Book your tour today!

Small Airboat Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Half high-speed airboat ride and half rugged Louisiana swamp tour, get up close to wild alligators on this Small Airboat...

Captain Brad was fabulous! He explained a lot of history, which we like, and fed a large alligator. So much fun!

Small airboat tour

Step back through time and learn of the untold history of Whitney Plantation on this plantation tour with transportation. The Whitney Plantation is the only plantation museum in Louisiana with an exclusive focus on the lives of enslaved people. Visit Whitney’s memorial and restored buildings to enter the world of Louisiana sugar plantation and to remember those who built and worked this property. Escape busy New Orleans for a scenic drive along the fertile farmland of the Mississippi on the way to the plantation for a self-guided tour. Book your experience today!

Whitney Plantation Tour with Round Trip Transportation

Step back through time and learn of the untold history of Whitney Plantation on this plantation tour with...

Crescent City Tours

Take a step back in time and learn the history behind two Louisiana plantations near New Orleans with the Destrehan & Houmas House Plantations tour. Tour the oldest documented Plantation in the Mississippi River valley, built in 1787. Explore original enslaved cabins, an old one-room schoolhouse, see where Charles Deslondes led the 1811 Slave Revolt, and learn about its dramatic outcome. Visit a mansion with stunning Greek Revival architecture while strolling the bountiful, blossoming gardens in the shadows of ancient oaks. Later, enjoy a gourmet lunch in the grand dining hall of Houmas House. Experience the past and book today!

Destrehan & Houmas House Plantations with Lunch Included

Take a step back in time and learn the history behind two Louisiana plantations near New Orleans with the Destrehan &...

Take a step back in time as guests tour Oak Alley Plantation. Enjoy sightseeing on the way to the plantation until the grand house comes into view. Witness the giant oaks that line the alleyway to the "Big House". Experience one of the grandest plantations of Louisiana, her historic grounds, and amazing exhibits. Book your tour today!

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from NOLA Hotels & B&Bs

Take a step back in time as guests tour Oak Alley Plantation. Enjoy sightseeing on the way to the plantation until the...

Venture beyond Bourbon Street to see the real Louisiana bayou. Prepare for some excitement in the swamps and see the iconic swamps on this kid-friendly, family-friendly adventure! Get a thrilling insider's view into the wild backwaters of south Louisiana. Inhabited by massive alligators and other marshland creatures like snapping turtles, wild hogs, raccoons, and more, there is never a dull moment! Being surrounded by the beautiful cypress trees covered in Spanish moss makes travelers appreciate the fierce beauty of this unique ecosystem. Don't miss your chance to learn about the land firsthand, book your New Orleans Small Airboat Adventure today!

New Orleans Small Airboat Adventure

Venture beyond Bourbon Street to see the real Louisiana bayou. Prepare for some excitement in the swamps and see the...

Out guide Jay was knowledgeable and entertaining storyteller.

Excellent Guide

Step back in time and explore Oak Alley, a slave built sugar plantation that relied on its enslaved men, women, and children to run it. See the exhibits that showcase the individuals who were kept on the plantation. Take a look inside their lives and living conditions before your guided tour through The Big House. See the Sugarcane Exhibit and learn how sugarcane was grown and processed then move onto the Blacksmith Shop that pays tribute to the enduring legacy of Louisiana craftsmen. Don't miss your opportunity for a truly immersive cultural experience, book your Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation today!

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation

Step back in time and explore Oak Alley, a slave built sugar plantation that relied on its enslaved men, women, and...

Brian was our tour guide and he was informative and funny. I would definitely recommend him as a guide. Oak alley is beautiful and the history is fascinating.

Great tour guide!

I really enjoyed my tour the historians were full of facts and took time to answer my questions it was a great and informative experience.

Very informative

Informative is the word to use about this museum. I learned a lot about the slave experience!

A must See

Legendary Tours Plantation Tours

Experience the best of both worlds with an Airboat & Plantation Combo Tour. Take in the historical beauty of Oak Alley or Laura Plantation, your choice, as a knowledgeable guide takes you through the grounds and the mansion. Enjoy a combination of the plantation beauty, history, and culture mixed with an informative swamp tour and high-speed thrill ride. Journey through the bayous and marshlands and keep your eyes open for the cajun wildlife. Alligators, bald eagles, raccoons, wild boars, turtles, snakes, and numerous bird species are all lurking in the bayou. Don't miss out, book today!

Airboat & Plantation Combo Tour

Experience the best of both worlds with an Airboat & Plantation Combo Tour. Take in the historical beauty of Oak Alley...

Gather up the group and head out on this exhilarating New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour. Enjoy roundtrip transportation from select New Orleans pick up locations and then off to the swamp where the real adventure awaits! Fall in love with Louisiana as you travel through the winding bayous and go deep into the wetlands of the swamps. Glide comfortably through the marshes and set your eyes on the home of alligators, deer, exotic waterfowl, black bears, wild boar, and so much more! Hear about the history and culture that is like no other and catch some amazing photo opportunities. Do not miss your chance to experience this amazing tour, book yours today!

New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour

Gather up the group and head out on this exhilarating New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour. Enjoy roundtrip transportation...

Explore the Louisiana Whitney Plantation and gain a unique perspective on history! This self-guided tour travels through one of the oldest plantation sites in Louisiana and provides insight into the lives of slaves and the troubles they faced. Hear about first-hand accounts from those who lived and worked on the plantation, giving an in-depth look into this important part of American history. While touring the grounds, learn more about what life was like for slaves during that era – their work, their hardships, and their hopes for freedom – as well as how experts are working today to preserve these stories forever. The Whitney Plantation offers visitors an unparalleled glimpse into the nation’s past while providing education and remembrance for those who have been impacted by the dark history of slavery in America. Book the Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation today.

Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

Explore the Louisiana Whitney Plantation and gain a unique perspective on history! This self-guided tour travels through...

Get the best of both worlds with this New Orleans City & Airboat Swamp Tour Combo. On the first half of the tour, enjoy 3 unforgettable hours touring the city of New Orleans from the comfort of an air conditioned mini-bus. Learn the history of the Creoles and hear about their unique culture, see the highlights of the city, and ride through some of the areas that were affected by Katrina’s flood waters. The second half of the tour features a fun and thrilling airboat ride through the Barataria Swamp. Don't miss out, book your New Orleans City & Airboat Swamp Tour Combo today!

New Orleans City & Airboat Swamp Tour Combo

Get the best of both worlds with this New Orleans City & Airboat Swamp Tour Combo. On the first half of the tour, enjoy...

Hop on the bus and take in a day in plantation country. Enjoy sweeping landscapes and extraordinary architecture at Oak Alley Plantation, one of the most incredible plantations near New Orleans dating back to 1837. Witness the iconic 28 evenly spaced centuries-old oak trees leading up to the plantation's "Big House". Visit the old blacksmith shop and pay tribute to those who slaved to build the plantation into a sugar superpower. Book your spot today!

Guided Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans Hotels

Hop on the bus and take in a day in plantation country. Enjoy sweeping landscapes and extraordinary architecture at Oak...

We really enjoyed the tour. Very knowledgeable driver, funny and entertaining. The information given at the plantation was an eye opener and very emotional.

Booking the trip through tripshock was easy, convenient, and allowed us to save money off the price of the excursion. The driver - Brian - was great. We were picked up and dropped off on time. The tour itself was really informative. However, our group was combined with additional people once we arrived at the plantation, so about 30 of us toured the plantation together, and that made hearing the tour guide challenging at times. The guide would often start speaking before everyone could filter into room that she was describing. The guide was a great source if information - it just was logistically difficult to hear all of the info provided. We specifically chose a shorter tour (ie one plantation, half day), but in hindsight, we wish we would have had a bit more time to tour the grounds.
Oak alley, or any plantation tour, is definitely an experience I would recommend. And I would definitely book through tripshock again as the price savings and good customer service were worth it!

Oak alley

Enjoyed the big house and would love to see more about the slaves

From the North

Take a step back into history while visiting Habitation Haydel later known as Whitney Plantation. Within the boundaries of the Whitney Plantation lies the story of the German immigrated Haydel family and the slaves that they held. In 2014, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery. Through museum exhibits, memorial artwork, restored buildings, and hundreds of first-person slave narratives, visitors to Whitney will gain a unique perspective on the lives of Louisiana’s enslaved people. Book today!

Take a step back into history while visiting Habitation Haydel later known as Whitney Plantation. Within the boundaries...

It was painful at some of the exhibits but it was informative