Destrehan Plantation and Large Airboat Tour from New Orleans
Destrehan, US
98% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 6 hours 15 minutes
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Includes hotel pickup/drop-off
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Private tour experience
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Expert guide in English
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Admission to Destrehan Plantation
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Airboat swamp tour included
Explore Destrehan Plantation and enjoy a thrilling airboat tour through Louisiana's swamps on this unique New Orleans experience.
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Driver/guide
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Food and drinks
Explore Destrehan Plantation and enjoy a thrilling airboat tour through Louisiana's swamps on this unique New Orleans experience.
Highlights
- Visit the oldest documented plantation in the lower Mississippi Valley
- Immerse yourself in the rich history of Louisiana
- Experience a high-speed airboat adventure in the swamp
- Get up close and personal with alligators
- Explore inaccessible areas of the swamp that you cannot reach by foot or car
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
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.
90 minutes
Admission Included
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.
100 minutes
Admission Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Not recommended for pregnant participants -
Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Try local gumbo for lunch nearby. -
Visit the slave cabin for deep insights.
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Bring sunglasses; the sun can be strong.
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Capture wildlife photos during airboat ride.
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Check the weather; dress accordingly.
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