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Destrehan Plantation and Large Airboat Tour Combo from New Orleans

Destrehan Plantation and Large Airboat Tour Combo from New Orleans

Overview

Experience two great New Orleans day trips in one with this 6-hour trip including Destrehan Plantation and an airboat swamp tour. Visit the oldest documented plantation in the lower Mississippi Valley followed by an exciting ride in a 16-passenger airboat.

City: New Orleans

Sat 19 Jul

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Starting at $150.00

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Sat 19 Jul

Starting at $150.00

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Driver/guide

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Destrehan Plantation

Get picked up at your hotel in New Orleans to begin this combination day tour, which lasts a little more than 6 hours. First, visit the Destrehan Plantation, built in 1787 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Travel through time 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. An 1811 slave revolt museum/cabin is on the grounds along with its massive oak trees. Family stories of those free and enslaved set against the fabric of history will intrigue every visitor to the site. A house tour is approximately 1 hour, with time to walk the grounds and see the slave cabin. This includes time for lunch (own expense) if time permits.

Barataria Preserve

Next, head for the swamp that's only 35 minutes from New Orleans - yet a world away. An airboat adventure is a high speed adventure that is part tour and part ride. You will experience the best of both: a swamp tour and an airboat ride. You will travel at high speeds in the airboat then slow down and stop for pictures. Along the way, you will get a personal tour by your local captain. The airboats have stadium seating, so that the person in front of you does not obstruct your view. So every airboat seat is great for experiencing the tour and viewing the wildlife.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (57)

Daniel M

Aug 2017

While staying in New Orleans in early July 2017, we decided to take a day trip outside the city for a combination of history and adventure. The tour did not disappoint! Pickup was on time and the ride was extremely comfortable limousine van. Our driver, Brett, was both hilarious and informative. The tour of the plantation went beyond what we expected and we learned a lot about the history of Destrehan. Lasty, not enough can be said about the fun to be had on the Airboat tour. Our captain was both funny and knowledgeable and showed us a great time on the bayou. We highly recommend this tour!

Sanjiv B

Feb 2017

We enjoyed both the plantation and the airboat. The guides were amazing and so was our limo driver. The limo driver our city guide explained the history of the city and answered a lot of questions. The guide at the plantation went over the living in plantation times. And the airboat captain was hilarious. That was definitely the highlight of our trip to New Orleans. Definitely recommend it.

Kenneth C

Nov 2016

This a great adventure. A very interesting look at a plantation that came alive with our guide Beverly. Captain Ernie then took us for a ride through the bayou. Showed us alligators and explained how the swamp had been used. A nice break from the city life.