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Luxury Van Tour: Plantation & Swamp Experience
5.0
74 Ratings
New Orleans
Experience New Orleans like a celebrity with our Full Day Plantation and Swamp Tour. Enjoy luxury, entertainment, and history in one unforgettable journey.
Experience New Orleans like a celebrity with our Full Day Plantation and Swamp Tour. Enjoy luxury, entertainment, and history in one unforgettable journey.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Whitney Plantation - Whitney tells the story of the enslaved people who lived and worked there. It also includes the history of the early owners, the Haydel family.
- Laura Plantation: Louisiana’s Creole Heritage Site - Laura is a French Creole plantation that was run by four generations of French Creole women.
- St. Joseph Plantation - St….
- Whitney Plantation - Whitney tells the story of the enslaved people who lived and worked there. It also includes the history of the early owners, the Haydel family.
- Laura Plantation: Louisiana’s Creole Heritage Site - Laura is a French Creole plantation that was run by four generations of French Creole women.
- St. Joseph Plantation - St. Joseph Plantation was a wedding gift from her father Valcour, who was one of the wealthiest men of his time.
- Oak Alley Plantation - Here you will spend about 3 hours on the plantation grounds exploring a national historic landmark. This historic site is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history its inhabitants left behind. With an emphasis on its time as a working sugarcane plantation, visitors are invited to experience the exhibits, walk under the iconic Allee of Oak Trees, and tour the big house. You will have the opportunity to have lunch at the restaurant or deli. You can spend a few moments in the gift shop, at the bar, or just sit under the many oak trees on the plantation. Then you will board back on the bus and take a 35-minute ride up the highway for a swamp tour.
- Cajun Pride Swamp Tours - Once we arrive at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours, you will board a pontoon boat to take a 90-minute tour through the swamp where you will learn about the many species of wildlife residing there. You will have the opportunity to take plenty of pictures of the moss-draped Cypress trees in their majestic beauty.
- Lake Pontchartrain - To close out the day, you will take a 45-minute ride back to the city on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge overlooking Lake Pontchartrain before heading back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Admission to Plantation & Swamp Tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- USB Port Charging Outlet
- Bottled water
- Admission to Plantation & Swamp Tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- USB Port Charging Outlet
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- On-board WiFi
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- On-board WiFi
Additional Information
As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we pick up other guests around the city, you will be given a mini-tour of the city or you may watch a film about other plantations to prepare you for your tour. While you are on the van, be prepared to be entertained by the driver!
As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we pick up other guests around the city, you will be given a mini-tour of the city or you may watch a film about other plantations to prepare you for your tour. While you are on the van, be prepared to be entertained by the driver!
Location
St. Louis Cathedral
Pere Antoine Alley
In front of Jackson Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(74 Ratings)
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Cathy_b
Oct 7, 2025
Kin provides great... - Kin provides great service for this tour. He gives insight to New Orleans as he drives you to the Plantation and the swap tour. He drops you off for both experiences, but makes sure you are well informed as to where to go and what to see. He made a wet and rainy day quite enjoyable!
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Jainlv22
Oct 3, 2025
Great Tour - Caring and Knowledgable Guide (Kindrell) - We had the best time on this tour with Kindrell. From the moment we got started, it was clear how much he genuinely cares about making sure everyone has a great experience. He checked in often, made sure we were comfortable, and gave thoughtful answers to every question along the way.
He personally connected us with the plantation and swamp tour guides, and both of those experiences were excellent as well — very professional and well done. What stood out most, though, was Kindrell himself. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about the city and all it has to offer, and he shared insights and stories that made the whole day feel richer and more personal.
If you’re looking for a tour that feels personal and memorable, you’ll be in great hands with Kindrell.
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Halld422
Aug 14, 2025
Amazing tour guide - Our tour guide was amazing the whole way through. He provided pictures and videos of some of the historical things that happened.
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667ancaz
Jul 13, 2025
Best tour ever!!! - Absolutely one of the best tours we ever did. Kin was extremely informative and knew the answer to every question we had. The van was spotless and super comfortable. Although in both the plantation and the swamp we had different tour guides, Kin was still very knowledgeable in both areas.
Captain Dustin at the swamp was a hoot! We laughed the entire tour. Unfortunately we didn't have enough time to book a Whitney plantation tour with Kin too, but next time we visit, 100% will book with him again. Thank you Kindrell!
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Harish_l
Jul 10, 2025
Excellent Experience, Our... - Excellent Experience, Our Guide come Driver
Very helpful and informative, knowledgeable
We definitely recommend the tour to friends and families
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Kim_g
Jun 19, 2025
Excellent service - I have traveled extensively Europe, Africa, North America. I have never seen this level of compassion this owner/operator has for good service other then in Cairo Egypt where our tour guide stopped to pass sandals out to homeless in street. His knowledge of the area was great. The bus was comfortable. He provided water for everyone. The guided tour of house was nice. We walked the grounds. Great lunch at restaurant on site of plantation. Cheaper option is a cafe also onsite. Huge gift shop. Did wish the guide was available for slave history part. Do think could have spent an another hour walking around. The swamp tour was amazing. My son got to hold a baby alligator. They also had a gift shop with drinks and snacks available. Did have a video playing about different plantations during ride.
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Josephvr4492rn
Jun 19, 2025
Tour - Kintrell is a really great tour guide cant recommend him enough. Went out of hid way to make it more enjoyable for us and knows what he's talking about.
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644aishaf
Jun 4, 2025
Amazing amazing tour book it now - Amazing tour as you drive to your destination you get some local history and fun facts. Ks is one of the only tour companies CONFIRMING a guided tour at the Whitney plantation which I why I choose them you also get another look at the plants to ons nearby defo book the swamp and plantation in one tour with him it’s more efficient we did a swamp on a diff day with diff company regret it !! Just do both simply kind lovely driver so welcoming !!!
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Jose_l
May 30, 2025
Great time! - This was a great experience. The highlight was the Cajun swamp tours. They have their own private swamp and it is full of animals and history. The Oak Valley tour was great as well. Our driver, Kindrell Faulk, was very entertaining during our drive. Keep in mind, this is a full day event, but well worth it.
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Goplaces15338108219
May 18, 2025
It’s worth it! - It was nice and convenient being transported to the plantation n swap tour. I recommend you do the Whitney Plantation and swap tour. Our tour guided was very knowledgeable with the history of NO. As well as a cold water bottle on a very hot day. I would do the tour again.
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