Self-guided Whitney Plantation visit plus narrated small airboat swamp tour with round-trip transport
7.5 Hours
Transport, Admission, Airboat tour
Explore Whitney Plantation with a self-guided audio tour, then glide through the swamp on a narrated small airboat. Round-trip transportation is included.
Children under 48 inches, pregnant women, and guests with back or neck problems cannot ride airboats. Small airboat fits up to 9 passengers.
All tours may be changed or canceled due to weather. Deposits are nonrefundable within 24 hours of tour time.
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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.
ON POINT and learned a whole bunch more. The cool thing about our experience was that there was a woman FROM Spain who could attest the culture of the Spanish influence here. I loved that David was so keen on both modern Jazz and the original jazz influences. So inspirational, and definitely MADE this trip special. I want to read that book when you finish it. We will be in touch David!
Reed McDow
November 24, 2025
ON POINT and learned a whole bunch more. The cool thing about our experience was that there was a woman FROM Spain who could attest the culture of the Spanish influence here. I loved that David was so keen on both modern Jazz and the original jazz influences. So inspirational, and definitely MADE this trip special. I want to read that book when you finish it. We will be in touch David!
Reed McDow
November 24, 2025