Top 2 1-Day Tours in New Orleans

1.Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Cruise Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 183 reviews · 8h 30m · from $125Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours traveling from New Orleans to Oak Alley Plantation and the wetlands of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. You’ll tour the plantation house and grounds, then take a 1-hour-40-minute covered-boat cruise past bayou waterways, a Native American burial mound, a Cajun cemetery, and a fishing village. Hotel pickup, transport, entry, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“the driver of the bus and the boat driver were super nice, professional, and their awesome personalities made it one of the best experiences ever!”

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2.Single Plantation and Pontoon Swamp Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · from $140

Ride from New Orleans in a 14-passenger bus for a 90-minute visit to Laura, Oak Alley, or Whitney Plantation, then head into the back swamp with Cajun captains who explain the wetlands, bayou history, and American alligators. Hotel pickup and admission are included. Whitney is closed Tuesdays.

“Good combo experience. Perfect amount of time in each place. Would recommend”

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