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Destrehan Plantation and Small Airboat Combo Tour from New Orleans

Overview
Experience two types of New Orleans day trips in one excursion, with this 6-hour trip including Destrehan Plantation and a 6-9 passenger airboat swamp tour.
City: New Orleans
Fri 06 Jun
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Starting at $175.00
Fri 06 Jun
Starting at $175.00
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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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
1
Destrehan Plantation
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.
2
Barataria Preserve
Next, enjoy an airboat swamp tour in a smaller boat for a more personalized experience. An airboat swamp tour is a high speed adventure that is part tour and part ride, and it's only 35 minutes from New Orleans. 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 (22)
Misti_N
May 2024
Our airboat captain was awesome! So knowledgeable and a lot of fun. The swamp tour exceeded expectations.
Response from Host
May 2024
Thank you for the five-star review, Misti!
Michelle_K
Apr 2024
Loved the air boat ride and being able to hold a baby alligator. Made my day! The plantation was nice but only focused on the main house building.
Response from Host
Apr 2024
Thank you for the positive review!
Marc_S
Feb 2024
Excellent tour of the oldest plantation,you felt as if you where there yourself. The swamp tour was amazing,our guide was great,very informative and let us hold a baby gator! Loved it would use this company again!

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