From New Orleans: Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour Combo
Deep South, New Orleans
Explore the Whitney Plantation with an audio guide and see historic slave cabins and memorials on a trip from New Orleans. Later in the day, set out on an airboat ride through the Louisiana swamps.
Overview
This guided day tour from New Orleans combines a visit to the Whitney Plantation with an airboat ride in the Louisiana swamps, suitable for history and nature enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Explore the Whitney Plantation, the only Louisiana museum dedicated solely to enslaved people
- Visit historic buildings including slave cabins, Freedmen’s Church, and the 1790 owner’s house
- Use an audio guide to learn about the lives and struggles of enslaved people
- Take a narrated airboat ride through the Louisiana swamps
- Discover local swamp ecosystems and wildlife with insights from a local captain
Description
The tour begins with hotel pickup in New Orleans between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, followed by a 70-minute drive to the Whitney Plantation. Upon arrival, you have ample time to explore the grounds at your own pace with an audio headset.
Visit restored historical buildings, including slave cabins, a Freedmen’s Church, a detached kitchen, various outbuildings, and the owner’s house dating back to 1790. A memorial dedicated to enslaved people offers a place of reflection and deeper understanding of their history.
At 2:00 PM, transition to an airboat tour through the nearby swamps. The fully narrated ride provides close views of swamp wildlife and education on the unique ecosystem from a knowledgeable local captain.
The airboat tour concludes around 3:45 PM, followed by a return drive to your hotel, arriving approximately by 4:45 PM depending on traffic conditions.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in New Orleans
- Audio guide at Whitney Plantation
- Narrated airboat tour
Excludes
- Meals and beverages
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring sunscreen and insect repellent for the swamp portion. The best time to visit is in the morning to avoid afternoon heat and maximize wildlife sightings during the airboat tour.
