Reflect on Louisiana history and ride through the swamps by airboat
7.5 hours
Up to 16 people
Plantation tour, airboat ride
Explore Whitney Plantation’s grounds, memorials and restored buildings before heading into Louisiana’s swamps by airboat. Learn about the lives of enslaved people, then take in scenic waterways with a local captain.
Tours may be canceled or changed due to weather conditions.
Product ID: HDHHXJ
Children under 48 inches, pregnant women, and anyone with back or neck problems cannot ride airboats.
This tour uses deposits. Bring what you need to pay the remaining balance at the tour site. Deposits are nonrefundable within 24 hours of tour time.
Yes. Schedule times and return time may vary depending on traffic.
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.
Guide was so knowledgeable and friendly! Let us get some really good pictures and had air conditioning waiting.
Brooke Nugent
August 22, 2026
Guide was so knowledgeable and friendly! Let us get some really good pictures and had air conditioning waiting.
Brooke Nugent
August 22, 2026
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