Discover Louisiana’s historic plantations and lush bayou waterways in this private tour that blends history with nature. Perfect for curious travelers seeking an authentic southern experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
5.5 hours
Fitness Level
Average fitness needed for walking tours and boat rides
Wildlife
History
The plantation dates back to the early 19th century and played a significant role in regional history.
Conservation
Crescent City Tours supports local preservation efforts and eco-friendly waterways.
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
Discover Louisiana’s historic plantations and lush bayou waterways in this private tour that blends history with nature. Perfect for curious travelers seeking an authentic southern experience.
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.
Dress comfortably
Wear layers and waterproof shoes to stay comfortable during both the plantation and swamp portions.
Bring sun protection
Use sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses for the outdoor swamp exploration.
Stay hydrated
Bring water to stay refreshed during the warm outdoor activities.
Photography tips
Capture the iconic oaks at golden hour and wildlife in the bayou from designated viewpoints.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for walking tours of the plantation and swamp boardwalks.
Sun protection gear
Hats, sunscreen, and sunglasses protect you from the midday sun.
Rain jacket
Prepare for possible showers in the bayou.
spring;summer;fall
Binoculars
Great for wildlife viewing in the wetlands.