New Orleans Day Trips & Excursions

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.

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!

Grab your camera for this unforgettable architecture tour of New Orleans's Garden District. Witness the remarkable, standing antiquity of this once supremely wealthy suburb with all its stunning, antebellum mansions. This leisurely stroll includes a crash course in the various forms of architecture from Greek Revival to Italianate and the Victorian Era. Watch the Garden District come alive while learning its fascinating history on an eye-opening architecture tour today.

Experience the ultimate in relaxation on a Private Cruise on Tchefuncte River System. Leave the traffic and noise behind as guests cruise Lake Pontchartrain and explore this prominent waterway, its wetlands, tributaries, and wildlife. Enjoy a romantic dinner with companions as the sun sets to the idyllic backdrop of a historic lighthouse. For the perfect end to a day in New Orleans come on a peaceful sunset cruise on Lake Pontchartrain tonight!

Go beyond the usual stops of the French Quarter with this Private Driving New Orleans Tour. While this tour does include French Quarter segments, it also is designed to give you a broad overview of the city and some of New Orleans's most historically significant neighborhoods including the Garden District, Uptown/Carrolton, Mid-City, and the Tylane university area as your guide explains the diverse history of the city and points out unique architectural styles. Treat yourself to an eye-opening ride through the highlights of New Orleans with an expert guide today!

Explore the rich culture of the Big Easy with this History of New Orleans Private Driving Tour. Adventure through the most historic neighborhoods in the city including French Quarter, Ninth Ward, Garden District, Uptown, and more in a spacious and comfortable ride. Enjoy learning about the history of New Orleans, including its rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina as you visit sculpture gardens, stroll beneath ancient Southern live oak trees, and tour historic sites. By the time it's over this fully-customizable tour will leave you feeling like an expert on New Orleans's history.