Top 11 Louisiana Tours from New Orleans

1.Oak Alley and Laura Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 327 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $111Our pick

Ride from the French Quarter to Laura Plantation, where the tour covers the main house and slave quarters, then visit Oak Alley’s famous oak-lined grounds and antebellum home. Admission and transport are included. Guides such as Pam at Laura and Jannelle at Oak Alley have led especially memorable tours, though guide assignments vary.

“Fantastic! Our driver D was funny and informative …. She waited and ensured all guests were back on bus before we left … the two plantations were beautiful Laura plantation tour was the best very informative … Oak Vally had the best landscapes for pictures. Overall experience was memorable.”

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2.Avery Island Experience- Tabasco & Jungle Gardens Self-guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

At Avery Island, follow Tabasco from pepper seed to bottling on a self-guided factory and museum route, then explore a three-mile loop through Jungle Gardens by car, bike, or on foot. You’ll have tasting stops, a complimentary mini bottle, a country store, and Restaurant 1868. The garden audio guide is available only there.

“The whole place and it’s atmosphere was great. The tour was informative and I highly recommend drivibg through the park area. We saw beautiful landscaping and also two alligators .”

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3.Airboat Swamp Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Top rated

Travel from New Orleans to a private swamp near Luling for an approximately 90-minute airboat ride. Your captain mixes a fast ride with local history and wildlife facts, and you may spot alligators, birds, or other swamp animals. Hotel pickup is offered, and captains have included Mike, Grant, Garrett, and Josh.

“Cameron the shuttle bus driver was great and Mike our boat Captain was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and took us to see quite a few alligators especially Jack!”

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4.2 Hours Boat Tour in Louisiana Bayous Near New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $75

From Violet, Louisiana, join local commercial blue crab fisherman Captain George for a roughly two-hour boat tour through the bayous. He explains how crab traps work, points out wildlife, and takes you to a riverside camp and the post-Katrina flood wall. Groups are limited to 12, and animals are never guaranteed.

“We enjoyed the tour of our guides background. I'll never think of marshmallows the same way! Great stories, scenery and fun time seeing some gators up close and personal”

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5.Louisiana: Laura, Oak Alley, or Whitney Plantation Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $78

From New Orleans, visit one plantation: Laura’s Creole house and cabins, Oak Alley’s grand oak avenue, or Whitney’s self-guided account of enslaved people’s lives. The 5.5-hour small-group trip includes hotel pickup, transport, and admission. Whitney uses audio; Laura and Oak Alley have English-speaking guides.

“A moving and captivating visit. I highly recommend it.”

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6.Myrtles Plantation Daytime Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $20Best value

At Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana, you can take a roughly 45-minute daytime tour focused on the antebellum house, its history, and its ghostly reputation. Choose a guided or self-guided visit. Evening ghost tours run Friday and Saturday, and transportation from Baton Rouge is available as an upgrade.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly. It was very interesting! I do wish however that I had gone on the evening tour.”

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7.Myrtles Plantation Evening Mystery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29

Tour the downstairs six rooms of Myrtles Plantation with a guide, hearing the property’s history, mysteries, and folklore after dark. The hour-long tour costs $29.92 and runs on select evenings. Lauren is one guide associated with the tour, though guide assignments can vary. The route ends where it begins.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and outgoing! She captivated us from the beginning and held out attention throughout. After the tour, I really expected something spooky since we were staying here. Definitely would do again! The mirror was very interesting”

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8.Moonlight Tour 3 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews

Explore Washington, D.C., at twilight in a private minibus for up to six, with hotel pickup and drop-off and a flexible route. Your driver serves as your guide; Frank and Troy have been praised for their lively explanations, local knowledge, and help finding photo spots. Choose among major memorials, museums, and civic landmarks, then return to your hotel or request airport drop-off.

“Frank was exceptional! His knowledge and delivery couldn’t have been better, and he kept it on pace and fun. I’d highly recommend Frank as your tour guide.”

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9.Mystical Private Kayak and Canoe Tours on Caddo Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet your guide at 228 Easy St in Karnack, Texas, for a private two-hour paddle on Caddo Lake. Travel by kayak or canoe through bald cypress trees, with possible views of water lilies, lotus flowers and a sandbar known as The Cathedral. Guide Leah has led groups through the area and shares insight into the lake, plants, birds and local history.

“The sunrise view is beautiful! The tour guide is very nice and knowledgeable. During that period of time many areas of the park were closed due to flooding. As a result all boat tours were cancelled. I am glad that the tour guide still accepted my booking, otherwise I could not see this beautiful lake.”

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10.Kayak Tour Of The Honey Island Swamp and Backwaters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Meet KoKoMo Kayaks at 65583 Pump Slough Road in Pearl River for a roughly two-hour guided paddle through Honey Island Swamp. Calm water suits beginners and moderate paddlers, and kayaks, life jackets, and dry bags are provided. Owner-guide Deb leads tours that explore local ecology, culture, and wildlife. Tours start at 9 am and cap at 10 people.

“Wow, the swamp was so full of life and very peaceful. Deb, the owner and tour guide, was a wonderful guide. She made sure I was comfortable the whole time. It was one of the highlights of my trip. She was funny and sweet. I highly recommend this tour.”

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11.Louisiana Creole Nature Trail Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Explore southwest Louisiana on a self-guided audio drive with more than 49 stories across a route of over 91 miles. Start near Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point, then follow GPS-triggered narration to wetlands, local stops, Holly Beach, and the Calcasieu waterways. It costs $16.99 per car for up to four people, works offline after download, and includes lifetime access.

“The trip was lovely, informative and beautiful. The recommended stops were well worth stopping for. The scenery, wildlife and the overall experience was unforgettable”

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