Discover the compelling history of Louisiana's plantations with Crescent City Tours. Visit Oak Alley and Whitney for a deep dive into America's past through architecture, artifacts, and powerful exhibits.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; comfortable walking required
Wildlife
History
The Whitney Plantation was established in 1752 and is one of the only plantations in Louisiana dedicated solely to the history of slavery.
Conservation
Crescent City Tours prioritizes sustainable tourism practices, including respectful preservation of historic sites and supporting local community initiatives.
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
Discover the compelling history of Louisiana's plantations with Crescent City Tours. Visit Oak Alley and Whitney for a deep dive into America's past through architecture, artifacts, and powerful exhibits.
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.
Book in advance
Secure your spot early as this popular tour fills quickly.
Wear comfortable shoes
You'll be walking through historic sites and exhibits, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Bring water and sun protection
Stay hydrated and protect yourself from sun exposure during outdoor portions.
Allocate enough time
Plan for at least 4-5 hours to fully enjoy both plantations without rushing.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for walking through historic sites and exhibits.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protects against sun exposure during outdoor parts of the tour.
summer
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during your visit.
Camera or smartphone for photos
Capture the historic architecture and landscapes.