Explore Whitney Plantation, then cruise the Louisiana swamps by covered boat
7.5 Hours
Round-trip transport, Audio tour
Spend 7.5 hours combining history and nature with round-trip transportation and two distinct experiences. Walk Whitney Plantation with a 90-minute audio tour, then take a narrated covered-boat swamp cruise through southeast Louisiana wetlands.
Tours may be canceled or changed due to weather. Deposits are nonrefundable within 24 hours of tour time. Balance will be collected at the tour site.
Plan to be ready at 8:00 AM. Pickup is scheduled between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, and you should allow a 30-minute window.
A balance will be collected at the tour site. If you paid a deposit, keep your deposit slip since it’s needed to receive credit for funds paid.
Tours may be canceled or changed due to weather conditions.
*Pick up time for your reservation will be between 8:00 am and 8:30 am from your hotel*
Standing along the west bank of the Mississippi River in St. John the Baptist Parish, Whitney Plantation confronts visitors with a history that demands attention. The grounds are quiet but weighted, the air thick with the kind of meaning that settles into you slowly. Unlike most antebellum sites, Whitney Plantation centers its entire story on the people who were enslaved here, not the planters who profited from their suffering. Memorials, sculptures, and preserved structures across the property make that commitment unmistakable from the moment you arrive.
The guides here really make the experience, with Brian, Larry (aka "Bam Bam"), and Dennis getting enthusiastic shout-outs for their infectious humor, deep knowledge of New Orleans history, and ability to keep groups entertained during longer drives to plantations. People consistently mention how these drivers go beyond just transportation, offering genuine education and recommendations that enhance the entire day. The company also shows flexibility, like accommodating late pickups and even helping guests connect with other operators when they're fully booked. Most travelers book the combination plantation and swamp tours, with Whitney Plantation being especially popular for its focus on slavery history. The logistics run smoothly, with prompt hotel pickups and well-coordinated timing between multiple stops. One guest mentioned feeling excluded by a guide at a restaurant stop, though this appears isolated among otherwise glowing feedback. Overall, expect a long but worthwhile day packed with learning, plenty of laughs from your driver, and face-to-face encounters with Louisiana alligators that people call "insane" in the best way possible.
We were debating on renting a car just to go out to see the Whitney Plantation and last minute decided to pivot and booked Crescent City Tours instead. They picked us up on time and Demetria did a wonderful job getting us to and from both of our Plantation tours (Whitney and Oak Alley). We didn't feel too rushed with the self-guided audio tour at Whitney, and had time to eat and take extra pictures of the grounds at Oak Alley before the house tour started. Crescent City Tours took care of getting us checked in, getting our tickets, and showing us where the tours would begin so that there was no confusion on our end. My partner and I were the only two using their services for our specific tour that day, so we were in a smaller sprinter van, but they still drove us out there and gave us excellent service.
Jamie
April 18, 2026
We were debating on renting a car just to go out to see the Whitney Plantation and last minute decided to pivot and booked Crescent City Tours instead. They picked us up on time and Demetria did a wonderful job getting us to and from both of our Plantation tours (Whitney and Oak Alley). We didn't feel too rushed with the self-guided audio tour at Whitney, and had time to eat and take extra pictures of the grounds at Oak Alley before the house tour started. Crescent City Tours took care of getting us checked in, getting our tickets, and showing us where the tours would begin so that there was no confusion on our end. My partner and I were the only two using their services for our specific tour that day, so we were in a smaller sprinter van, but they still drove us out there and gave us excellent service.
Jamie
April 18, 2026