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    New Orleans City, Swamp & Plantation Tour

    See New Orleans neighborhoods, bayous, and plantation history in one private outing

    5.0 stars• 26 reviews

    Duration

    6 hrs

    Includes

    City tour, airboat ride, plantation

    Highlights

    Explore New Orleans neighborhoods before heading to the bayous for an airboat adventure and upriver to an antebellum plantation. Discover Louisiana history spanning French and Spanish colonial eras, the sugar economy, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.

    • Drive through New Orleans neighborhoods rich in history and culture
    • Ride through the bayous on a 1 hour 30 minute airboat adventure
    • Explore south Louisiana swamps and cypress groves draped in Spanish moss
    • Visit an antebellum plantation upriver
    • Discover stories of free and enslaved families within Louisiana history

    Important details

    • Be ready for pickup promptly at your tour start time

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations 30 days or more before the tour incur a $100 fee. Cancellations less than 30 days before the tour and no-shows are charged the full price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

    Product ID: ADGTXV

    Experience provided by Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    26 reviews•Google Maps

    Michaela has built something special here, earning universal praise from travelers who consistently describe her as knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely fun to spend time with. Her expertise runs deep, covering everything from plantation history to the lower 9th Ward to Anne Rice sites, and guests repeatedly say they learned more in a few hours with her than on multiple other tours combined. She customizes itineraries based on what interests you, offers excellent restaurant and music recommendations, and drives a comfortable, nearly-new SUV that makes the experience feel luxurious. What really stands out is how personal these tours feel. Multiple reviewers compare it to exploring with a local relative who knows all the insider spots, and several mention the day became a favorite memory they kept discussing long after. Michaela handles groups of various sizes with ease and stays in touch before tours to adjust for weather or preferences. Her enthusiasm for New Orleans is infectious, and she's not afraid to show you off-the-beaten-path locations alongside the famous sites. If you want more than a cookie-cutter experience and prefer a guide who treats you like family, this is your best bet.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    I recently had the pleasure of doing an amazing tour of the Evergreen Plantation and what made the experience truly unforgettable was our guide. Michaela simply is the best guide (and human being) I could ask for. From the moment the tour began, it was clear that she was not only very knowledgeable but also deeply passionate about the history, culture and significance of the site. Her preparation was outstanding. Every detail, from the history of the plantation itself to the lives of those who lived and worked there, was presented with such clarity and depth. And I loved her genuine enthusiasm. Michaela and the Evergreen Plantation made my whole trip in the U.S. ...it will forever be an unforgettable experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone!

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    Alessia Molino

    September 25, 2024

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    I recently had the pleasure of doing an amazing tour of the Evergreen Plantation and what made the experience truly unforgettable was our guide. Michaela simply is the best guide (and human being) I could ask for. From the moment the tour began, it was clear that she was not only very knowledgeable but also deeply passionate about the history, culture and significance of the site. Her preparation was outstanding. Every detail, from the history of the plantation itself to the lives of those who lived and worked there, was presented with such clarity and depth. And I loved her genuine enthusiasm. Michaela and the Evergreen Plantation made my whole trip in the U.S. ...it will forever be an unforgettable experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone!

    Photo of Alessia Molino

    Alessia Molino

    September 25, 2024

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