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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

Mon 21 Jul

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Starting at $150.00

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Mon 21 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)

464leahf

Oct 2024

The Louisiana Tour company are fantastic. They had the difficult task of rearranging all the tours due to Hurricane Francine and were very accommodating. Jim, the tour guide of the Destrehen Plantation brought history to life and the swamp air boat trip with Rocky was amazing (better than any other swamp tour I have taken) - so much knowledge and fabulous sights!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for the five-star review!

Laura_s

Sep 2024

Plantation tour was nice, Airboat tour was excellent, informative and exciting. But had the worst 1 1/2 hours in a bus with Gary the driver, hyped and could not sit at peace in the driver’s seat, either has a medical condition or completely unfit to drive. Got to question why this tour company would use him. Probably the most dangerous driver I have ever experienced, spoke with his hands rather than with them on the wheel. Considered getting off the bus after the 1st 5 minutes. Great tour , scary driver

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you for the feedback. We are sorry about your experience with the driver. Safety is our priority. After we spoke on the phone that day about your complaint, we further investigated the situation. We called other guests on the same bus as you to get feedback and it was positive.

lisa_c

Jul 2024

Ann at Destrehan has a personal connection to this plantation and is very passionate and knowledgeable in her tour. Caption Dewey on the airboat showed us swamp life up close and personal. This is an unforgettable day.

Response from Host

Aug 2024

Thank you for the five-star review, Lisa!