New Orleans: Laura Plantation and Airboat Tour
Deep South, New Orleans
Discover Laura Plantation on this guided tour. Learn about the Creole women who ran it and the people who were enslaved there. Later, go on an airboat ride through Louisiana swamps.
Laura Plantation and Louisiana Swamp Airboat Tour
This guided tour near New Orleans explores the historic 200-year-old Laura Plantation and includes a narrated airboat ride through Louisiana swamps, suitable for history and nature enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Explore the 200-year-old sugar plantation homestead
- Learn about the Creole women who managed the plantation
- Visit the 1840s slave quarters and hear stories of plantation life
- Tour 12 historic buildings registered nationally, including barns and cottages
- Discover the plantation's link to the 'Br'er Rabbit' stories
- Experience a fully narrated airboat ride in the Louisiana swamps
Description
Begin your day with a hotel pickup and a scenic 70-mile drive to Laura Plantation. Upon arrival, walk through the plantation house with a guide who shares its history and stories of residents. Explore three distinct gardens: Jardin Français, the kitchen potager, and the Banana Land grove.
Visit the 1840s slave quarters to learn about the lives of enslaved people on the plantation. Hear about the plantation’s near destruction in 2003 and its careful reconstruction using antique materials. The tour connects you to both the cultural and historical significance of the site.
In the afternoon, enjoy a narrated airboat tour led by a local captain. Discover the unique swamp ecosystem and learn about the lifestyle of its residents as you navigate through the Louisiana wetlands. Afterward, return comfortably to your hotel.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided house and grounds tour
- Entry to Laura Plantation
Excludes
- Meals and beverages
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your preferred date. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. The best time to visit is during daylight hours for optimal tour experience.
