Explore Whitney Plantation with an expert guide and round-trip transport from New Orleans
5 Hours
Transport, admission, guide
Walk the grounds of Whitney Plantation with an expert guide and get deeper historical context than the standard audio program. Travel in a small group with time to ask questions throughout.
Pick up is between 8:00AM and 8:30AM; be ready for 8:00AM. A deposit is required, and the balance will be collected at the tour site—clarify the amounts with Greetwell before booking.
Tours may be canceled or changed due to weather. Deposits are nonrefundable within 24 hours of tour time. Deposit slips are needed to get credit for funds paid. The balance will be collected at the tour site.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring a camera and spending money for souvenirs.
Yes. Pickup runs between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, and you should be ready at 8:00 AM.
No. A deposit is required, and the balance will be collected at the tour site. Keep your deposit slip so you can get credit for funds paid.
Sheraton on Canal Street
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