Discover the wild beauty of Louisiana’s swamps on an exclusive airboat tour combined with a visit to the historic Destrehan Plantation. Perfect for nature lovers and history buffs alike, this private adventure offers an unforgettable way to explore Louisiana's unique landscape.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate physical fitness required; ease of boarding boat and walking through plantation grounds.
Wildlife
History
Destrehan Plantation is one of the oldest remaining plantation homes in Louisiana, dating back to 1787, offering a glimpse into 18th-century life.
Conservation
Louisiana Tour Company is committed to eco-friendly practices, ensuring minimal disturbance to the delicate swamp ecosystems through responsible guiding and sustainable tourism.
Louisiana Tour Company
Discover the wild beauty of Louisiana’s swamps on an exclusive airboat tour combined with a visit to the historic Destrehan Plantation. Perfect for nature lovers and history buffs alike, this private adventure offers an unforgettable way to explore Louisiana's unique landscape.
Louisiana Tour Company, based in Marrero, Louisiana, operates guided swamp and walking tours that showcase the region’s wildlife, history, and plantation heritage. The company offers a range of experiences including airboat swamp tours (small and large, pickup and drive-out), a narrated tourboat swamp trip with hotel pickup, a combined Afternoon Small Airboat Swamp Tour + Oak Alley Plantation, and 2-hour Haunted Ghost Tours in New Orleans. Airboat options include nine-passenger small boats powered by a Chevy engine that reach speeds up to 35 mph and larger airboats with stadium-style seating for up to 16 passengers. Tour formats include pickup from hotels near New Orleans and drive-out departures from Marrero, providing flexible access for visitors. Swamp tours emphasize close wildlife viewing—alligators and native birds—through areas inaccessible to traditional boats, while the Oak Alley portion includes a guided house tour plus time for self-guided exploration of the grounds. The narrated tourboat option features local captains who provide regional context and natural history on a comfortable, well-equipped boat roughly 35 minutes from New Orleans. Haunted Ghost Tours are led by Master Storytellers in small groups, focusing on historic and chilling narratives in the French Quarter. Louisiana Tour Company presents unscripted, locally led experiences that combine excitement, education, and cultural context, with options suitable for different group sizes and preferences.
Pickup and drive-out options accommodate varied schedules, and the tours encourage photography and close-up wildlife observation in shallow water habitats. Reservations are available for groups and individual travelers seeking authentic regional experiences today.
Tours Offered
7
Varied swamp and walking tours.
Trip Length
2–9 hours
Short to full-day options.
Boat Capacity
9–16 passengers
Small and large airboats.
Guides
Local Captains
Master Storytellers lead ghost tours.
Secure pickup or drive-out departures from Marrero — limited seats on airboats and narrated tourboat trips, reserve ahead for preferred dates.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing
Dress in lightweight, quick-drying clothes and bring a hat and sunglasses for sun protection during the swamp tour.
Bring insect repellent
Mosquitoes can be prevalent in swamp areas, so apply repellent before the tour begins.
Book in advance
Schedule your tour ahead of time to ensure availability, especially during peak seasons.
Bring your camera or smartphone
Capture the stunning scenery and wildlife during your airboat ride and plantation visit.
wide-brim hat
Protects your head and neck from the sun during outdoor activities.
summer
waterproof footwear
Keeps your feet dry when exploring the swamp or plantation grounds.
spring|summer|fall
sunscreen
Helps prevent sunburn during outdoor exposure.
spring|summer
binoculars
Enhances wildlife viewing during the swamp tour.