2-in-1 Offer: Destrehan Plantation Tour and Bayou Boat Trip

2-in-1 Offer: Destrehan Plantation Tour and Bayou Boat Trip

Cancellation Cancellations free of charge until 7 days before the activity

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Discover one of New Orleans' oldest plantations

Boat trip on the Manchac swamps

Recreated scenes of daily life in the olden days

Fascinating commentary from your guide

Essential information *

Duration
7 hours 30 minutes

Languages

English

Starting time
1:00 PM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

Discover one of New Orleans''s oldest plantations and head to the heart of Louisiana's' swamps!

Departing from New Orleans, you'll go to the Destrehan plantation, an estate built in 1787 on the banks of the Mississippi River. Your guide will tell you all about the Destrehan family and the plantation's history as well as its architectural features. You'll also see recreated period costume scenes to give you an idea of what life was like back in the day.  

You'll then head to the bayou and take a boat trip through the Manchac swamps.  You'll be able to see alligators up-close in this privately-owned area!

Departure place

Good to know

  • Availability: every day (excluding special dates)
  • Time 11 am or 1pm depending on the duration Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the bus's departure time
  • Duration: 5 hrs 30 mins approx.
  • Location: Toulouse Street, New Orleans
  • Language: English
     
  • Photos are allowed, but you can't film during the plantation tour
  • This activity is free for children under 6 years old who can sit on their parents knees
  • Due to the period architecture access to certain parts of the estate can only be reached by using stairs

Price includes

  • Destrehan plantation tour
  • Boat trip on the Manchac swamps
  • Round trip bus transfer from New Orleans

Price doesn’t include

  • Tips (optional)
  • Any other extras
  • Any other extras

Reviews

4.5

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