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Destrehan Plantation and Small Airboat Combo Tour from New Orleans
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Destrehan Plantation and Small Airboat Combo Tour from New Orleans

By Louisiana Tour Company
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Ages 6-99, max of 9 per group
Duration: 6h 15m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Destrehan Plantation
  • Entry/Admission - Barataria Preserve
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pickup from any major downtown New Orleans hotel. For pickups, there will be a 30 minute window. Pickup will be between 8:15 am and 8:45 am. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Additional pickup options
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
      • 1016 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
      • 1515 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
      • 524 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
      • 533 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
      • 613 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
      • 623 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
      • 638 St Ann St., New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
      • 638 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
      • 701 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
      • 819 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
      • 822 Howard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
      • 888 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA
      • 925 Common St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
      • Elysian Fields Avenue & Saint Claude Avenue, Elysian Fields Ave & St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
      • 501 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
      • North Rampart Street & Esplanade Avenue, N Rampart St & Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15200P18

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15200P18

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        per adult
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        • 1
          Get picked up at your hotel in New Orleans to start your combination plantation and swamp tour trip, which lasts a bit more than 6 hours. The first stop is Destrehan Plantation. Established in 1787 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Destrehan Plantation remains the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. We invite you to travel from the French and Spanish Colonial periods, through the Antebellum grandeur of the sugar barons, to the ravages of the Civil War and the rebirth of reconstruction. You will find yourself immersed in the rich history of Louisiana when French was the language, and the white gold of sugar drove the economy. Family stories of those free and enslaved set against the fabric of history will intrigue every visitor to the site.
        About the operator
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        • Louisiana Tour Company
          3,364
          Marrero, Louisiana
          Joined in August 2011
        • melissar944
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great company and excellent excursion!!
          We’ve been to New Orleans so many times and this was our first time doing a swamp tour! Absolutely the highlight of our trip! This is a must do! Bobby was so knowledgeable and clearly takes great pride in his job!
          Written October 11, 2024
        • andreamatthews006
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience
          My husband and our friends (all of us from New Zealand) booked the tour and all four of us agreed that it exceeded our expectations. Jason was an amazing guide, the tour was interesting, informative and he was engaging to listen to. Thanks for an amazing experience.
          Written October 10, 2024
        • Ronald M
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great adventure
          We tried an airboat tour as this was the first time our three teenagers had been with us to the New Orleans area. They loved it. We all did. We expected to see some alligators and learn a little about the area, but we had so much fun. Our tour guide Trey was awesome with a lot of very dry humor. We saw lots of alligators of all sizes. Going fast in an airboat through the small swamp passages was really cool too. I would highly recommend this tour to all ages.
          Written October 9, 2024
        • N3152WWangelaw
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Ernie is awesome!
          My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Ernie our captain was funny and very informative. The weather was amazing. Highly recommend.
          Written October 9, 2024
        • stevenjV8483OT
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very informative
          It was very informative! Loved the guide he knew a lot of the area and history. The tour was about the right length and the stop for Beignets was fantastic!
          Written October 8, 2024
        • stevenjV8483OT
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Loved this tour would do again!
          Completely enjoyed this trip. The guides in the busses were knowledgeable and personable. The plantation was a real sight to see. But the swamp tour was a blast. Captain Jason did a great job taking us about and insured that we got to see plenty and take the pictures we wanted to take. This is a must for your New Orleans trip.
          Written October 8, 2024
        • aundrayad
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Ahoy Captain Ernie!🐊
          Captain Ernie was FANTASTIC!! An extremely intelligent tour guide - I could listen to him all day! I learned so many new things about alligators that I never even learned in school. And he sure knows how to steer an airboat! Thank you thank you Captain Ernie!
          Written October 8, 2024
        • susantaylorfla
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Super great time!!
          This was such a good time. I’m from Florida so I’ve seen swamp and alligators but had never been on an airboat. Our guide was so much fun! We cruised all around, fast, slow, a bunch of different areas. Saw tons of gators, one huge one!! Some coyotes and held a baby gator. The guide (sorry I can’t remember his name) gave us tons of info and answered all questions. He was so much fun. He was in no rush to get back and drop us off, I think we got a little extra time which was fantastic. I highly recommend this tour. Also got picked up and dropped off right at our air bnb. 👍👍
          Written October 8, 2024
        • 682parkerm
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Captain Ernie is Great!
          Captain Ernie was awesome! He is so knowledgable, he was funny without being cheesy, and our group learned a ton from him. The 2-ish hour boat tour was perfect.
          Written October 7, 2024
        • surfpange
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome airboat swamp tour
          Excellent tour & outstanding guide. Very highly recommend them! Tour guide was very knowledgeable & talked about the various swamp animals & plants.
          Written October 6, 2024
        • Worldbutterfly
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly Recommended Small Airboat Adventure
          Wow...what an adventure in the bayous! We are so glad we opted for the small airboat tour, which allowed for a more intimate, varied experience. Our guide Bobby was extremely skilled and knowledgeable. It was clear he knows the area and has a deep understanding of the inner workings of the plant, animal and, yes, reptile life. We saw quite a few alligators, but he didn't bait them or get them to do anything unsafe or unnatural. He had also made friends with a young pack of coyotes. It was a treat to see them up close, too. Though, to be honest, speeding around in an airboat and getting out of NOLA into such a unique ecosystem would be a thrill even if we hadn't seen a thing. Highly recommended!
          Written October 5, 2024
        • S9707NDellieb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Swamp Tour in the afternoon
          It was a lovely experience. Capt. dusty explained everything to us so it took the fear away once you understood how the wildlife works. The weather was beautiful and it was peaceful and calm. We saw lots of alligators, raccoons, snakes it was a full experience. Recommend highly.
          Written October 5, 2024
        • Melody S
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Such a fun experience!!
          We had a blast and saw many alligators. Ken the tour guide/boat captain was spectacular. Definitely knew how to handle that boat. Would definitely do this again!
          Written October 5, 2024
        • Pj D
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very insightful and informative tour
          The tour was informative and the grounds were beautiful. Very good at showing the differences between the lives of the slaves and their owners. The restaurant was very good as well.
          Written October 4, 2024
        • M2876PPbrianb
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          10/10 would go again!
          Wow did we have an awesome time out on the fan boat tour with Dewy yesterday. I learned so much about the land, the wildlife and the area. Dewy did such a good job as our tour guide and making the tour such a memorable experience. Thanks again!
          Written October 4, 2024
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        Steve C
        London, Canada28 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2019
        this company was on time, friendly and we were glad we booked thru them. the plantation was amazing and they allowed enough time to explore. the swamp tour was fabulous! there was of us and they paired us up with 2 more folks. the guide was very informative and you could tell he enjoyed doing his job. he even raised the 15 ft gators head our of the water to feed it chicken (right in front of us)!!!!!
        Written August 27, 2019
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Thank you for taking the time to give us the awesome review. We are so glad that you enjoyed the plantation and swamp tour!
        Written September 3, 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Piggy2luv
        Pembroke Pines, FL338 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2018 • Couples
        We booked the Destrehan Plantation & Airboat Swamp Tour thru our points, memorable and informative tours . Really recommend it from start to finish. The tour company made arrangements for transportation directly from our hotel. Ms Cynthia called us 15 minutes before she picked us up in an SUV - she was our own private chauffeur for the morning . We had a delightful conversation with her, our first stop was the Destrehan Plantation. We were greeted and provided a map of the grounds. Our tour guide led us to a 10 minute informative little video - kind of like Cliff notes and then we started our tour with James (i think was his name) He was dressed in attire from that time period, he was very informative . Me and the Hubby are history geeks so we enjoyed listening . One of the highlights was that there was an original document signed by Thomas Jefferson about the Louisiana Purchase that we were able to witness (no pics though & kept under high security). It's the oldest and probably the smallest plantation in the area. Next Ms Cynthia made pit stop at Wendy's for quick bite & then dropped us off at Airboat location. Let me tell you it was a cold cold day . This was probably the best part of the day. Captain Ernie was fantastic, he showed us some small baby gators & other swamp friends. He told us that due to the cold and then time of the year the big gators were hibernating and somewhere in the mud hole sleeping. Capt. Ernie gave us great knowledge about gators, the bayou , and awesome airboat speed. Tour ended with a bus ride dropping everyone off at their respective hotels . Absolutely great day
        Written February 7, 2018
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        Lakeisha J
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2023 • Family
        I loved this tour, and I read the reviews on the baby alligator and how people felt it was inhumane but our tour guide said these alligators have a 30% chance of survival in the first 3 years of life. Their parents, predators and boats are many ways they can meet their demise, so with that in mind people need to chill. Holding the alligator made me so empathetic and amazed by this creature. When we went fast it was an amazing experience. Our tour guide was informative and had a hilarious humor and honestly knew how to work a crowd! I will come back again my next visit and even referred my friends that came in to town after we went!
        Written June 1, 2023
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        Thank you for the five-star review!
        Written June 3, 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        AliceAtlanta
        Atlanta20 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2023
        One of the best days we've ever spent with a tour company. We took our 9 year old grandson, who was fascinated with both the plantation tour and the swamp. The tour of Destrehan Plantation was an unvarnished presentation of the slave-based economy, with a guide who was an expert in the history. Brad, our guide on the swamp tour, was so knowledgeable about animals, environmental change and degradation of the wetlands, and the economic impact of policy on the way of life of people living in the area. I HIGHLY recommend using this company. If you do both tours, take snacks and drinks for the bus. We were picked up at 8:15 and dropped off at 2:45.
        Written April 4, 2023
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        Thank you for the five-star review, Alice!
        Written April 10, 2023
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        Simon
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2022
        Airboat was awesome - got us a bit wet to start but it's definitely an upgrade from the slower pontoon I did 10 years ago. Overall amazing tour - got lucky on a good sunny day and saw lots of gator, wildlife and fun boat. Oak alley is something to see to appreciate the beauty that it is, but also understand the tragedy of slavery and raise awareness of what the past was like and how to move forward.
        Written November 26, 2022
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        Thank you for the five-star review, Simon!
        Written November 28, 2022
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        Tammy B
        Calgary, Canada2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Our tour started with a fantastic driver in a first class bus, and the trip was comfortable and pleasant. He was very personable and informative during the trip to and from the plantation and swamp tour.
        The airboat ride was beyond expectations, it was exciting and informative. Our guide Rocky was native to the area and full of information, he ensured that we saw as much wild life as possible and introduced us to his professional assistant (baby alligator). Rocky was lots of fun and brought the tour to a whole new level of enjoyment.
        Best experience of our first visit to New Orleans.
        I would strongly recommend this to anyone visiting the area.
        Written November 9, 2018
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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