things to do in Metairie, LA

Tour Oak Alley Plantation, then ride a 9-passenger airboat swamp tour

Savor local bites and a welcome cocktail while exploring the Garden District’s grand homes and history.

Pair a custom chef’s brunch with a guided Bayou Bienvenue cruise

Cover the French Quarter, Garden District, and a cemetery on a 2.5-hour private tour

Explore Creole history, restored grounds, and 19th-century buildings

Cruise Bayou Bienvenue on a tiki party boat with sound, lights, and possible wildlife sightings

See New Orleans neighborhoods beyond the French Quarter in 2.5 hours

Walk the French Quarter with a storyteller and dig into New Orleans history

See how water, storms, and rebuilding shaped New Orleans

Watch Cajun and Creole favorites cooked, then enjoy the meal

Ride a 1.5-hour airboat tour with a small group of up to 10

Paddle deeper into Manchac Swamp and reach the mouth of Lake Maurepas

Enjoy a narrated swamp boat tour with roundtrip transport and comfortable covered seating

Discover Garden District architecture and the history of Lafayette

Trace New Orleans history through oak-lined streets and landmark homes

Progressive Uptown dinner tour in Audubon with 3 restaurants

Explore a 1796 plantation's architecture, legends, and oak-lined grounds

Explore New Orleans’ historic red-light district with all-day museum admission

Visit a private cemetery at night and hear haunted tales on a guided bus tour

Investigate New Orleans crimes and spirits in a collaborative ghost hunt

Shape a private New Orleans tour around the places and stories that interest you

Cook, learn, and eat classic Cajun and Creole favorites

Ride a large airboat and explore Louisiana wetlands from Luling

Paddle Manchac Swamp and tour Whitney Plantation in one day