5 Hours • Guided Tour
Explore the Whitney Plantation with an expert guide and round-trip transport from New Orleans. This impactful small-group tour offers deep insights into the plantation’s history and the resilience of its enslaved community.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required; mostly walking on level ground but standing for extended periods.
Wildlife
History
Whitney Plantation was one of the first to focus exclusively on the lives and legacy of enslaved people, opening to the public in 2014.
Conservation
The plantation emphasizes sustainable tourism practices, preserving both its grounds and the integrity of its historical narrative.
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
5 Hours • Guided Tour
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.
Prepare for Walking
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves a 90-minute walk over varied terrain.
Dress for the Weather
Bring weather-appropriate clothing; Louisiana can be hot and humid in summer and cool in winter.
Bring a Camera
Photography is allowed, so bring a camera to capture the plantation’s evocative memorials and buildings.
Ask Questions
Take advantage of the interactive format by engaging your guide with questions to deepen your understanding.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating the plantation’s outdoor grounds comfortably.
Lightweight breathable clothing
Helps stay cool during warm Louisiana weather.
summer
Rain jacket or umbrella
April and May can be rainy, so be prepared for sudden showers.
spring
Camera
For capturing the powerful sights and art installations on site.