Discover Louisiana’s captivating plantation history with Crescent City Tours & Transportation. Journey through grand estates and uncover stories from the deep past.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, with moderate walking involved
Wildlife
History
Laura Plantation highlights Creole culture and architecture, dating back to its 19th-century origins, offering unique insights into Louisiana’s diverse past.
Conservation
The plantations actively work to preserve their historic buildings and natural landscapes, promoting sustainable tourism and environmental awareness.
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
Discover Louisiana’s captivating plantation history with Crescent City Tours & Transportation. Journey through grand estates and uncover stories from the deep past.
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 to ensure availability for this popular historical tour.
Bring sun protection
Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses, especially during outdoor parts of the tour.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour involves walking through historic grounds, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is recommended.
Prepare for weather changes
Bring a rain jacket or umbrella, as weather can be unpredictable along the river.
Sun protection
A hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses to stay comfortable during outdoor touring
spring,summer,fall,winter
Comfortable walking shoes
Sturdy shoes to comfortably navigate historic grounds and paths
Water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the tour
Light rain jacket
Preparedness for sudden weather changes during outdoor visits
spring,winter