Discover the powerful history of Whitney Plantation with Crescent City Tours & Transportation. This 5-hour tour offers a meaningful journey through Louisiana’s past, accessible with expert-guided logistics. Keep reading to learn more.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, with some walking involved
Wildlife
History
The Whitney Plantation was established in 1811 and has become a significant site for African American history and remembrance.
Conservation
The tour emphasizes respecting the site’s preservation efforts and supports local community initiatives to maintain the grounds.
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
Discover the powerful history of Whitney Plantation with Crescent City Tours & Transportation. This 5-hour tour offers a meaningful journey through Louisiana’s past, accessible with expert-guided logistics. Keep reading to learn more.
Crescent City Tours & Transportation is a New Orleans-based tour operator offering curated plantation visits, swamp excursions, and transportation between the city and nearby historic sites.
The operator arranges visits to well-known plantations including Oak Alley, Whitney, Laura, and Myrtles. Offerings include guided house tours, self-guided museum experiences, private tours with lunch, and combination itineraries that pair plantation visits with swamp exploration. Specific options listed include a 5.5-hour Oak Alley Private Tour with Lunch (small groups up to 12) and multiple 7.5-hour swamp tour packages that use large airboats accommodating up to 16 passengers.
Swamp experiences come in several formats: small airboat rides, large airboat adventures, and tour-boat passages through southeast Louisiana bayous and wetlands. Transportation services include coordinated hotel pick-up for select tours and organized transfers between New Orleans and plantation sites along the Mississippi River and surrounding waterways.
Tours that include the Whitney Plantation focus on the museum and memorials dedicated to the history of slavery, while Oak Alley itineraries typically include a guided house visit and time to explore the iconic 28 oak allee and grounds. Laura Plantation visits emphasize Creole architecture and preserved estate structures; the Myrtles Plantation visit highlights a 1796 house and its historic setting.
Crescent City Tours & Transportation provides a breadth of New Orleans-area excursions that combine historical interpretation, natural history, and practical transit logistics for visitors seeking structured, site-specific experiences.
Tours Offered
23 tours
Plantations, swamps, city tours available
Group Capacity
Private ≤12 • Airboat ≤16
Options for small and larger groups
Typical Durations
5.5–7.5 hours
Half-day to full-day itineraries
Operating Base
New Orleans, LA
Departures and hotel pickup available
Reserve Oak Alley, Whitney, Laura or Myrtles tours and paired swamp excursions with transportation and hotel pickup options.
Arrive Early
Arrive at least 15 minutes before pickup to ensure a smooth start to your tour.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
Walking around the plantation ground requires comfortable footwear for uneven surfaces.
Bring Water
Stay hydrated during the tour, especially on warm Louisiana days.
Respect the Site
Maintain respectful silence and behavior while exploring the historic grounds.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for walking on uneven historic grounds and over long periods.
Sunscreen
Protect your skin from sun exposure during outdoor touring.
summer
Camera or smartphone
Capture meaningful moments and historic sites.
Water bottle
Keep hydrated for comfort during the tour.
summer