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New Orleans Plantation Tours

Step back in time with Cajun Encounters to New Orleans’ most famous plantations: Oak Alley, Whitney, and Laura. Choose between Oak Alley, with its breath-taking tunnel of 28 live Oak trees, and Laura, a Creole plantation. Take a combined tour of two plantations, or spend the day exploring Oak Alley. Hear the fascinating stories behind these historic landmarks. During the scenic drive out to the plantations, our certified tour guide will provide commentary on major landmarks and the changing Louisiana landscape, from downtown New Orleans, to the swamps and waterways, and through the vast crops and fields unique to this part of the country.

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Oak Alley Plantation Tour

Uncover the rich history of Oak Alley Plantation on our exclusive tour. Stroll through the majestic oak-lined pathways and explore the grand mansion, surrounded by stunning landscapes that highlight the beauty of this iconic estate.

Whitney Plantation Tour

Delve into the deep and powerful history of Whitney Plantation with our immersive tour. Engage with thought-provoking exhibits and well-preserved structures that vividly portray the lives and stories of the enslaved.

Laura & Oak Alley Tour

Join us on a unique journey through the contrasting histories of Laura and Oak Alley Plantations. At Laura Plantation, experience the vibrant Creole culture and personal stories of its residents. Then, be awed by Oak Alley’s beauty.

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Oak alley plantation.

Just up the river from Laura is the “Grande Dame” of the Louisiana River Road plantations, Oak Alley. Oak Alley plantation gets its name from the spectacular quarter mile tunnel of 28 oak trees that frame the driveway as you approach. Built in 1839 and facing the Mississippi River, the magnificent entrance to Oak Alley Plantation makes it a “Must See” destination on everyone’s list of historic Louisiana sites. 

Whitney Plantation

The Whitney Plantation stands out by honoring the slaves who built it. Visitors can tour “The Big House,” Slave Quarters, Wall of Honor memorial, Antioch Baptist Church, and other exhibits. Established in the early 1700s by a German immigrant, the plantation thrived due to slave labor, producing over 400,000 pounds of sugar at its peak. Today, it serves as a memorial to the enslaved individuals who sacrificed their lives. 

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Laura plantation.

Louisiana’s Creole Heritage Site has a rich and unique history, from the home itself to the stories of the women who ran it. As you walk through the house, banana grove, garden, and slave quarters, you’ll catch a glimpse of the plantation as it would have looked over 200 years ago, complete with furnishings of the period and photos of its original residents. Laura Plantation represents the many different cultural influences at play in Louisiana during this time period.

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The best tour ever! Pick up was on time! Very convenient! They offer multiple pick up locations! We did Laura plantation + Oak Alley plantation! We had the absolute best driver Michelle! She was extremely knowledgeable & friendly! She made the drive feel short & sweet! The best driver ever!

Excellent tour of the laura and oak alley plantations . Bus driver was very friendly and informative, the young woman at the laura plantation was a history teacher and was the best tour guide we had during our entire trip to new orleans. would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Hands down the best tour I’ve taken. Derek was a tremendous host/driver/tour guide. Gave great tips on food, restaurants, and day/night life. Would definitely recommend this tour company/driver. Very enriched history in Louisiana! Thank you Derek for your hospitality!

Michelle is absolutely amazing bus driver. She was very personable and provided knowledge about the different plantations! Oak Valley was an absolutely breathtaking plantation .  I highly recommend Cajun Encounters Tour Company!

Michelle picked us up promptly and treated us to NOLA history and places of interest during the ride. The Laura Plantation and Oak Alley Plantation are beautiful and full of history. The guides at both were wonderful story tellers. Highly recommend.

Derek picked us up on time and had so many helpful tips to give during our stay in NOLA. He was very knowledgeable about things to do and places to eat around the area. He kept us entertained during our travels to the tour and was a blast. The plantation was gorgeous with so much history. Highly recommend.

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Plantation & Airboat Tours

Since you’ve already ventured beyond the French Quarter, we invite you to take your adventure to the next level with one of our combination Plantation & Airboat Tours. Come hear the stories of men, women and children, both enslaved and free, who cooled themselves in the shade of the live oaks that still stand today. Step onto their grand staircases, view their treasures, and hear tales of war, yellow fever and maybe a ghost or two.

Destrehan Plantation

Experience the history and culture of Destrehan Plantation and grounds. Established in 1787, it the oldest documented plantation home in the Lower Mississippi Valley, Learn about bousillage construction, African-American herbal remedies,18th and 19th-century fashion and more from costumed guides.

Refreshments are available from the plantation and Ragin' Cajun gift shops.

Oak Alley Plantation

Oak Alley, one of the most photographed sites in the South, was built in 1837 by the architect Jacques T. Roman. Stroll through the alley of 28 evenly spaced ancient live oaks, tour the “Big House,” and stand on the gallery (balcony) where you can take it all in.

There will be a stop for lunch on this tour (not included in price).

Additional tour time may be available. Please call us at (504) 436‑8072 .

Laura Plantation

One of the best-kept secrets of Plantation Country is Laura. Get a rare glimpse into Creole Louisiana with a visit to this sugar plantation that was run by generations of Creole women. Laura is home of the fable "Br'er Rabbit,” which was brought to this country by enslaved people. Tour their cabins and hear their stories.

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If you would like a tour of the plantation without airboat, we'll be happy to provide transportation. Call (504) 436‑8072 for more information.

For Oak Alley & Laura Plantation Tours:

Adults: $70 per person. Children 6 to 12: $55 per child. Tour prices include plantation entrance fee and transportation.

There will be a stop for lunch on these tours (not included in price).

Destrehan Plantation Tour:

Adults: $54 per person. Children 6 to 12: $54 per child. Tour prices include plantation entrance fee and transportation.

There will be no stop for lunch on this tour.

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Spend the day exploring two of three famous plantations along River road that’s listed on National Register of Historic Places, a tour to the Beautiful Oak Alley, Creole Laura the Iconic Whitney Plantations allows you to step back into history and a quarter century of architectural and agricultural significance. The tour focuses on the struggle and determination of the slaves and freed African-Americans who operated the plantations. To reserve click on the link below or call 504-471-1499.

TOUR DETAILS:

• Availability : Everyday except Tuesdays
• Duration : 7 Hours
• Tour Time : 10:00 a.m.
• Pick up time begins at 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. we ask for you to be ready at 8:00 a.m. the thirty minute window is for the driver to complete all hotel pickups.
•  Return time approximately 3:30 p.m.
• Price includes roundtrip transportation and admission.

COMBO TOUR PRICES:

• Adult $110.00 per person
• Child 5-12 years-old  $65.00 per person
• Child 0-4 years-old Free

TICKETS, PAYMENT, AND CANCELLATION POLICY: 

• All reservations must be pre-paid by credit card and are subject to availability which is a minimum of five guests.
• 24-hour minimum cancellation notice must be given to receive refund.
• Guests purchasing tour will receive confirmation by email.
• We recommend all guests to call to confirm your reservation 24-hours prior to the day of your tour.
• If you reserve less than 24-hours in advance, please call 504-471-1499 to confirm your reservation.
• Mask are optional.

Self- Guided Tour

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The everyday life of slavery through the lens of Whitney Plantation enslaved. Within the boundaries of the “Habitation Haydel,” as the Whitney Plantation was originally known, the story of the Haydel family of German immigrants and the slaves that they held were intertwined. In 2014, the Whitney Plantation opened its doors to the public for the first time in its 262 year history as the only plantation museum in Louisiana with a focus on slavery. Through museum exhibits, memorial artwork, restored buildings and hundreds of first-person slave narratives, visitors to Whitney will gain a unique perspective on the lives of Louisiana’s enslaved people. To reserve click on the link below or call 504-471-1499.

• Availability : Wednesday through Monday
• Duration : 5 1/2 Hours
• Tour Time : Self-guided  Upon arrival you will be given a handheld device to listen to the tour.
•  Pick up time begins at 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for the 10:00a.m. Whitney Plantation Tour we ask for you to be ready at 8:00 a.m. the thirty minute window is for the driver to complete all pickups.
• Pick up time begins at 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for the 12:00 p.m. Whitney Plantation Tour we ask for you to be ready at 10:00 a.m. the thirty minute window is for the driver to complete all pickups.
•  Return   Time approximately 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Morning Tour
• Return   Time approximately 3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.   Noon Tour
• Price includes roundtrip transportation and admission from Central Business District and Warehouse House District Hotels. French Quarter Hotels has designated pickup locations.

WHITNEY PLANTATION TOUR PRICES:

• Adult $79.00 per person
• Child 5-12 years old $45.00 per person

TICKETS, PAYMENT, SAFETY AND CANCELLATION POLICY: 

• Guests purchasing tour will receive confirmation by email .
• We recommend all guests call to confirm your reservation 24-hours prior to the day of your tour.
• If you reserve less than 24-hours in advance, please call 504-471-1499 to confirm your reservation.
• Our vehicles are washed and sanitized daily . After we check  into the Plantations our driver sanitize ”The” van-bus while you’re on tour. We also have hand sanitizer on board for our guest through out the day.

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A powerful testimony to the rich history of the antebellum south, Oak Alley invites visitors to explore all facets of her plantation past. The Slavery at Oak Alley exhibit, Civil War exhibit, Sugarcane Theater and Big House offer an experience as compelling as the plantation’s 25 historic acres and 300 year old allee of oaks. reserve click on the link below or call 504-471-1499.

• Duration : 5 1/2  Hours
• Tour Time : 10:00 a.m.  Pick up time begins at 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. we ask for you to be ready at 8:00 a.m. the thirty minute window is for the driver to complete all pickups.
•  Return time approximately  1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Oak Alley Plantation TOUR PRICES:

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• Mask  are optional.

Laura Plantation Tour “Louisiana Creole Heritage Site”

The Laura Plantation tour near New Orleans is considered by many in the tour industry as the best historical plantation tour along the Great River Road. The plantation was led by four Creole women, most notable, was Laura, from where the plantation gets its name. The women led the plantation over sixty years, using slave labor. You will get to view and enter the 1840’s slave quarters, as part of this tour. You will hear stories of all aspects of the plantation life including the fact that the book “Bier Rabbit” was written here. The Plantation house was nearly destroyed by fire back in 2003, but it was rebuilt to the original design using building materials from antique homes that was disassembled and sold off in pieces. The rebuilding process, is a story in itself.

• Availability : Daily
• Tour Time : 10:00 a.m. or 12 p.m.
• Pick up time begins at 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. we ask for you to be ready at 8:00 a.m. the thirty minute window is for the driver to complete all pickups.
• Return time approximately  1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Laura Plantation TOUR PRICES:

• Our vehicles are washed and sanitized daily . After we check into the Plantations our driver sanitize ”The” van-bus while you’re on tour. We also have hand sanitizer on board for our guest throughout the day.

Discover the best of Louisiana in a single day! Start your adventure with a visit to one of the historic plantations along the Great River Road. Choose from the iconic Whitney Plantation with its self-guided audio tour, the Creole Laura Plantation, or the stunning Oak Alley. After immersing yourself in the rich history, head to the bayous for a wildlife experience. Select from a variety of boats: a large airboat accommodating sixteen passengers, or a comfortable pontoon cruiser boat. To reserve click on the link below or call 504-471-1499.

• Duration : 7 1/2 Hours
• Whitney Plantation  is a Self-guided  upon arrival you will be given a handheld device to listen to the tour.
• Oak Alley is a Guided Tour
• Laura Plantation is a Guided Tour
•  Pick up time begins at 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
•  Return   Time approximately 5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Price includes roundtrip transportation and admission into the Plantation and Swamp site from Central Business District and Warehouse House District Hotels. Designated pickup locations are available for French Quarter hotels.

COMBO PLANTATION & SWAMP TOUR PRICES:

• Large Airboat & Plantation Adult $199.00 per person lunch included without lunch $170.00
• Large Airboat & Plantation  Child $175.00 lunch included without lunch $150.00
• Pontoon Swamp boat cruiser Adult  $160.00 lunch included without lunch $135.00
• Pontoon Swamp boat cruiser Child  $135.00 lunch included $ 115.00 without lunch

Note: For airboat tours children must be 48 inches or taller. Guest will choose lunch entree the day of their tour.

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Plantation and Swamp Combo Tours

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Pontoon Swamp Boat & Self – Guided Whitney Museum Plantation

Come explore America’s first slavery museum at the Whitney Plantation, then go for a boat ride on the enchanting swamp in Louisiana.

Pontoon Swamp Boat & Oak Alley Antebellun Plantation

Experience history on a tour of the Oak Alley Antebellum Plantation, after visiting Oak Alley explore the Lousiana Swamp on a boat tour.

Pontoon Swamp Boat & Laura Creole Plantation

Enjoy a history tour of the Laura Creole Plantation, after the plantation tour take an enchanting boat ride through the Louisiana Swamps.

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• Hour Glass 6.5 HOURS

Pontoon Swamp Boat & Destrehan Documented Plantation

See a plantation and the swamp in one great tour! Visit the Destrehan Documented Plantation for a history tour, then get out in nature for a swamp boat tour.

Small Airboat Swamp Tour & Destrehan Documented Plantation

Come experience the Destrehan Plantation, which remains the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley.

Large Airboat Swamp Tour & Laura Creole Plantation

The Best History Tour in the United States is right here New Orleans Plantation Country. Laura Creole Plantation acclaimed 90 minute guide tour through the entire historic site.

Large Airboat Swamp Tour & Oak Alley Antebellum Plantation

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Large Airboat Swamp Tour & Self – Guided Whitney Museum Plantation

Come explore the Whitney Plantation, which is America’s first Slavery Museum and also used as a backdrop in the film Django Unchained, then go for a boat ride on the enchanting swamp in Louisiana.

A Well-Rounded Experience

Instead of going on only one tour at a time, why not combine various experiences? This is exactly what our combination tours offer. We believe in variety and therefore strive to provide you with the most diverse locations to visit through our combination tours.

You can do a combination of a plantation and swamp tour for a wholesome experience at great rates. Spend some time on a history tour of a plantation, learning about the lives of the slaves who lived and worked there. Then take a boat tour to discover the swamp and learn about the lives and habits of alligators.

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Old River Road Plantation Combo Adventure Includes: Swamp Boat or Airboat Tour Cajun Lunch Before Swamp Tour Downtown New Orleans Hotel Transportation Plantation OPTIONS: OAK ALLEY | LAURA | WHITNEY or DESTREHAN Airboat $190 Must be 49 in or taller Covered SwampTour Boat $130 - $150  

Ultimate Swamp Adventure Includes: Swamp Boat or Airboat Tours Options If you Drive Out We Have Cajun & Seafood Dining Onsite  Downtown New Orleans Hotel Transportation Available Airboat $60 - $105  Must be 49 in or taller Covered SwampTour Boat $15 - $55

Segnette Landing Harbor Front Dining Located at the Segnette Bayou Harbor next to the Ultimate Swamp Dock In Westwego Louisiana, only 15 Minutes from Downtown New Orleans  

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New Orleans Whitney Plantation & Swamp Kayak Tour Combo

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• Duration : 8 hours
• Start Time : 8 a.m.

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Can bring up to 8 for additional cost, additional person, new orleans whitney plantation tour & kayak tour combo.

A rich cultural and ecological experience of Louisiana! The New Orleans Whitney Plantation Tour and Swamp Kayak Tour, Cajun Food, Experience includes:

• Transportation included to and from New Orleans(Pickup near on Frenchmen St.)
• Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour is an Beginner/Intermediate paddle
• Perfect for groups looking for a great time
• Learn the history and importance of this unique ecosystem
• Paddle past Cypress and Tupelo groves
• Stop at B&C Seafood Restaurant for Cajun cuisine (option to purchase food)
• Guided New Orleans Plantation tour of the beautiful Whitney Plantation or Oak Alley depending on day
• Visit the Museum, Baptist Church, and Gift Shop

NOTE: Small possibility of being rescheduled if we do not have 4 people on the tour. We will give you the opportunity to; reschedule to a different time, join a different tour going out that day or make it a private combo tour if this happens. We usually will alert you the night before if this happens.

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New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours offers a 100% refund for tour cancellation due to inclement weather e.g. weather considered hazardous to tour members safety. This includes: lighting storms, unsafe water conditions, wildfires, etc. Tours still operate in rain as long as the safety of clients is not jeopardized.

100% refund is issued if cancellation is greater than 48 hours before tour time.

50% refund is issued if cancellation is less than 48 hours before tour time if rescheduling is not possible.

No refund is issued for no calls/no shows the morning of the tour

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The Manchac Swamp tour is a secluded, calm, and pristine tour. If you are searching for a gorgeous, natural, and picturesque kayak swamp tour – this is your tour!

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All three plantation are located 70 miles or about 1 hour from the French Quarter. The pick-up begins at 8:00 am. We use “Crescent City Tours & Transportation” for the ground transportation service. The driver goes hotel to hotel for the pick-up service. We ask that you allow us up to 30 minutes for the pick-up service. Pick up will be curbside of your hotel. We arrive at Oak Alley @ 10:00 AM Departure will be 12:30 PM

Whitney Plantation is the only plantation museum in Louisiana with an exclusive focus on the lives of enslaved people. Visit Whitney’s memorials and restored buildings to enter the world of a Louisiana sugar plantation and to remember those who built and worked this property. The Whitney Plantation is the only plantation that has a focus on the institution of slavery. The Whitney museum offers Tour Guides who have been educated in African Studies, with some holding PhD’s, so prepare yourself to be educated on the institution of slavery as a whole with a narrative and a strict focus on enslaved Africans in Southeast Louisiana.

The Laura Plantation tour near New Orleans is considered by many in the tour industry as the best historical plantation tour in the Mississippi Valley. The plantation was run by four Creole women, most notable, was Laura, from where the plantation gets its name. The women ran the plantation over 60 years, using slave labor. You will get to view and enter the 1840’s slave quarters, as part of this tour. You will hear stories of all aspects of the plantation life. including the fact that the book “Bier Rabbit” was written here. The Plantation house was nearly destroyed by fire back in 2003, but it was rebuilt to the original design using building materials from antique homes that was disassembled and sold off in pieces. The rebuilding process of the plantation house is a story in itself!

Airboat Tours

Hotel Pickup available. Please allow 30 minutes for pickup from each tour start time.

Small Airboat 6 to 10 passengers with roundtrip transportation: $175

Large Airboat with up to 18 passengers with roundtrip transportation: $152

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15 Best Plantation Tours from New Orleans

The vibrant, colorful and culturally rich city of New Orleans is a favorite among many travelers visiting the southern United States of America. The music, the food, the mix of languages, dialects and influences from across Europe, Africa and the Americas all combine to create an intense fusion that’s loved by visitors.

The city has its diverse roots based in a history that is not nearly as vibrant as the culture is today. An important part of a visit to eclectic New Orleans is to experience that history firsthand because surrounding the city, you can find the darker legacies of slavery in the plantations.

Although today they are beautiful estates to look at, within the grounds you will be able to explore the darker side of New Orleans that is usually hidden beneath the surface. Visit the plantations, enjoy the outdoors and the grand architecture, but learn too about the past that built New Orleans into the diverse destination you find today.

Here are the best plantation tours from New Orleans.

1. New Orleans Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour

Oak Alley is one of the most famous plantations found along the Mississippi River. The historic plantation dates back to 1839 when it was built by one of the South’s richest landowners to add to his sugar empire.

The plantation takes its name from the extravagant line of trees found along the grand entranceway to the main house. These elegant trees grow over the top of the path, providing shade in the fierce heat for the long walk into the estate.

The house has featured in several movies and in many ways is the quintessential southern plantation, an example of riches and opulence that few other plantations could outdo. On this half-day tour, learn about southern culture during the slave era, from knowledgeable guides who won’t sugarcoat the truth.

2. Oak Alley and Laura Plantation Combo

This long tour takes you not only to the aforementioned Oak Alley plantation but also to the Laura Plantation, giving you the chance to experience two of the South’s most intriguing estates in the same trip.

After exploring the oak-lined avenues and grand opulence of Oak Alley, you are transported to the Laura Plantation. The restored house is a wonderful example of early 19th-century architecture in the south. Inside, you will find some intriguing relics from daily life that bring the history into perspective.

The Laura Plantation was relatively unique for the times; for a large part of its slaving history, it was run by women. At the plantation, learn about this and more on this combo tour from New Orleans.

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3. Half Day Laura Plantation Tour

If you have plenty of time during your stay in New Orleans and would rather take things slow, join this tour that just takes in the Laura Plantation, rather than rushing through Oak Alley beforehand.

This half day tour will see you visiting the famous Laura Plantation. Your local guides can tell you stories of the women who ran the estate, and unfortunate stories of the slaves who lived their lives here too.

4. New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation and Airboat Swamp Combo

On this great day tour from New Orleans, travel first to the famous Oak Alley Plantation to learn more about life and slavery in the Mississippi during the 19th century. After you’ve had your fair share of history, this tour takes visitors out into the swamps to experience another side of Louisiana.

The state is famed for its wildlife and unique ecosystems. On this tour, you head out on an iconic local airboat through the dense swamps of the Mississippi. Chances are that you will get close enough to see alligators in the wild, as the local guides know the areas and these dangerous animals well.

5. From New Orleans: Whitney Plantation Tour

For anyone with an interest in learning more about slavery in Louisiana during the 19th century, a visit to the Whitney Plantation is a must. Although many of the other plantations in the area touch upon the issue of slavery and the history that allowed such fabulous wealth into the south, few go into as much detail as the Whitney Plantation.

The Whitney Plantation only opened in 2014, but already, due to its unique confrontation of the darker side of the region’s history, it has become a popular tourist attraction. Privately funded by a local who wanted others to learn more about the state’s darker history, this is an impressive example of the slavery era – but it may leave you shocked.

The Big House – the centerpiece of the estate – is one of the best-preserved plantation houses in the United States, so much so that you may recognize it from many Hollywood movies set in the era – Django Unchained being one.

6. Louisiana Plantation and Swamp Boat Bayou Full Day Tour Combo

This excellent tour takes visitors on a full-day trip through the best of Louisiana. Start the day by visiting a plantation; you can choose between either the Oak Alley Plantation or the Laura Plantation, making this a perfect opportunity to mix and match between estates and the swamplands for those spending several days in the region.

After exploring your plantation of choice, head out into the wilds of the bayou to search for alligators and wildlife. The local guides on this tour will be on hand ready with intriguing stories of the people who have called the swamps home through Louisiana’s history, giving this trip a unique angle.

7. Double Plantation Tour

This tour will pick you up in New Orleans and take you out to the Mississippi, where you have a choice of visiting two of the major plantations in the region.

The Double Plantation Tour takes a full day but gives you the choice of visiting two out of the Oak Alley, Laura, and Whitney Plantations.

8. New Orleans: Plantation and Swamp Tour

This unique tour takes visitors to the little known Destrehan Plantation. Not quite as famous as the likes of Oak Alley, this plantation still dates far back to the end of the 18th century. It’s one of the oldest surviving estates in Louisiana that few people travel to, despite its well-preserved nature and intriguing history.

After exploring the Destrehan Plantation, head out to a nearby wildlife reserve for a cruise through the swamps.

9. New Orleans: Plantation Brunch and Swamp Tour

This tour takes you to both Oak Alley and Laura Plantation, before providing travelers with the opportunity to indulge in a delicious brunch on the grand estates.

Try local Cajun delicacies, including crawfish and local meats, before heading into the swamps to find alligators.

10. New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour

In New Orleans itself, this walking tour takes you through the Garden District to explore the history of what was once part of a huge plantation.

Stroll past the huge, grand colonial mansions and marvel at the wealth of the plantation owners that turned this into one of the most lavish areas in Americas.

11. Guided Tour: Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery

This interesting guided tour will show you the history of the Garden District. Local guides will tell you the stories of the plantation owners that built the district, before showing you the Lafayette Cemetery, where many of the most famous local characters were laid to rest.

12. New Orleans: Destrehan Plantation and Swamp Combo

After exploring the history of the Destrehan Plantation, this tour takes you out into the swamps of Louisiana. Not only are you looking for wildlife and alligators, but this tour will also take you to Indian burial mounds and the ruins of Cajun villages for a unique, historical perspective on the region’s indigenous culture.

13. Oak Alley and Evergreen Plantation Tour

As well as visiting well-known Oak Alley, this day tour from New Orleans takes you out to the incredibly well preserved Evergreen Plantation too.

Explore the house and the history of the slave owners and slaves who lived and worked here.

14. Myrtles Plantation Tour

Visit Myrtles Plantation from New Orleans on this tour that takes you to the charming grounds of a historic estate. The plantation dates back to 1796 and has seen its fair share of history and strange events over the centuries.

The house is said to be one of the country’s most haunted destinations. With the help of a local guide, you can learn exactly why it’s supposed to be so spooky.

15. Whitney Plantation and St Joseph Plantation History Tour

Delve into the darker side of Louisiana history with a tour that first takes in the Whitney Plantation before moving onto the St Joseph Plantation.

This is where the iconic movie 12 Years a Slave was filmed. With knowledgeable guides, you will see first-hand the troubled past of the region.

15 Best Plantation Tours from New Orleans:

• New Orleans Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour
• Oak Alley and Laura Plantation Combo
• Half Day Laura Plantation Tour
• New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation and Airboat Swamp Combo
• From New Orleans: Whitney Plantation Tour
• Louisiana Plantation and Swamp Boat Bayou Full Day Tour Combo
• Double Plantation Tour
• New Orleans: Plantation and Swamp Tour
• New Orleans: Plantation Brunch and Swamp Tour
• New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour
• Guided Tour: Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery
• New Orleans: Destrehan Plantation and Swamp Combo
• Oak Alley and Evergreen Plantation Tour
• Myrtles Plantation Tour
• Whitney Plantation and St Joseph Plantation History Tour

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New Orleans Plantation Tours

Reviewed by plantation tour guides).

This post reviews the top plantation tours near New Orleans and reviews the tour operators that can transport you there in comfort. 

This guide includes overviews of plantations, provides you tips on how to save money with concessionary entries, whether a tour includes hotel pickup, and much more.

If you have arrived at this post, you probably have questions about the plantations around New Orleans.

Lucky for you, several of our tour guides have worked at one of these plantations, and in the video below, they detail their experiences.

Robi and Andrew, tour guides with us, Free Tours by Foot New Orleans, take you to four plantations frequently visited by New Orleans travelers and compare the experiences each of them offers.

They visit Oak Alley Plantation, Laura Plantation, Whitney Plantation, and St. Joseph Plantation and give you insider perspectives.

We also used the opinions that some of the roughly 50k members of our popular NOLA Travel Tips Facebook group have about visiting the area's plantations.

Our group consists of locals, like our tour guides, expats, veteran visitors, as well as newbies to New Orleans.

You don't need to join the group to read the posts, comments, and recommendations.

Check out the group once you are finished reading this post. A link to the group is at the bottom of the page.

• Laura: A Creole Plantation
• Oak Alley Plantation

Whitney Plantation

• Other Plantation Homes
• Plantation, City + Swamp Tour Combos
• Tours from New Orleans

LAURA PLANTATION

Known as a top travel attraction in Louisiana, Laura Plantation will educate guests on the traditional Creole plantation.

Built in 1805 and a working plantation for over 180 years, you will see the inside of this practical home that was run by four generations of Creole women.  

Read below to learn more about Gray Line's Laura Plantation Tour

The “Tales of Br’er Rabbit”, a famous American folktale, were based on folklore told by the West African freedmen working on the Laura Plantation in the 1870s.  

You will get to tour the “Big House” of this sugarcane plantation, the tropical gardens, and also the slaves' quarters that are still included in the property.

Below are our 3 recommended tour companies. All prices included admission to Laura Plantation.

Click here for information on visiting on your own .

CAJUN ENCOUNTERS

(Laura Plantation + Oak Alley Plantation)

You’ll cover a lot of ground with the Cajun Encounters combo tour! See Laura AND Oak Alley Plantations on this combination tour. 

There won’t be much time to roam the grounds, as the tour guides use as much available time as they have to show you all that these locations have to offer.  

While their price may seem high, keep in mind that it is the price for two plantations.  

Bonus: Cajun Encounters offers hotel pick-up .  Read about all Cajun Encounters tours .

Dates/Times: Daily. 8:30 am and 11:45 am pickup times

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes (including travel time; paired with Oak Alley Plantation.)

Tour Price:

• $95.75 - Adult
• $70.75 - Child (4 - 11 years old)
• Click here to book this tour .

Much like its competitors, Cajun Encounters also enjoys a 4 ½ out of 5 stars rating on TripAdvisor.

Cajun Pride Tours

If you’d rather spend more time exploring one location, this company offers a half-day tour focused entirely on Laura Plantation with New Orleans hotel pick-up .

A tour guide will narrate the experience, explaining some of the historical significance of this beautiful old home.

Each trip includes transportation and admission to the plantation house.

Ticket prices are lower than similarly structured tours in the area, so this might be one of the most affordable options on our list.

They also offer combo deals for anyone interested in both plantation and swamp tours.   Read our detailed post reviewing all of Cajun Pride's tours .   

Dates/Times: Daily. 12:30 pm departures from New Orleans

Destinations: Laura or Oak Alley Plantations

Duration: 5-6 hours

• $62 - Adult 
• $40 - Child (3-12 years old)
• Tour Not Currently Available

Cajun Pride has earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor and Get Your Guide.

GRAY LINE TOURS

Gray Line is a trusted name in the bus tour industry, so you can rest easy knowing that you’ll be treated well. 

Gray Line does not offer hotel pick-up, but the buses will depart on time, and you won't wait to pick up other guests at area hotels.

NOTE: Gray Line is currently only offering tours of Oak Alley and Whitney Plantation. We'll let you know when they start offering tours to Laura Plantation once again.

Dates/Times: Daily. 12 pm departures from New Orleans

Duration: 5 hours (including travel time)

Plantation Life (Choose 2 of 3 plantations - including Whitney)

• 9 am on Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat
• 7.25 hours (including travel time)
• $89 - Adults
• $60 - Child (6-12)
• $83.50 Seniors 65+

Gray Line has received a rating of 4 ½ out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor.

OTHER LAURA PLANTATION TOURS

If you're looking for even more options, there are a few other tour companies that currently offer tours of Laura Plantation.

N'awlins Luxury Tours

• $78/Adults | $68/Children
• Purchase tickets or learn more .
• $140/Adults | $120/Children

Crescent City Tours

• $78/Adults | $65/Children

Southern Style Tours

• $69/Adults | $42/Children

Before you buy… The Laura Plantation offers its own tour with admission price, should you travel on your own to the site (taxis/Ubers do not travel here).

No self-guiding is permitted, but the tour guides have excellent reviews for their engaging history anecdotes.

Laura Plantation Admission/Tour costs for self-travel:

Dates/Times: Daily 10 am to 4 pm

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

• Adult (18+) $30.00
• Youth (13 - 17 years old) $20.00
• Child (6 - 12 years old) $12.00
• Infant (0 - 5 years old) FREE
• Purchase tickets here .

OAK ALLEY PLANTATION

Oak Alley, originally called Bon Sejour (pleasant sojourn), is another elaborate home you can tour.

It is famous for its 28 live oak trees that make up a quarter-mile of the property.

Many guests recognize it as being the location of several scenes from the iconic film Interview With a Vampire .  

The Greek Revival home is one of the most impressive in the Southern United States.  

Read more on our full post dedicated to Oak Alley Plantation .

This tour is great for families, your children will learn about the customs of the Southern part of the United States while adults will appreciate the impressive grounds and architecture.

See the Blacksmith Shop, Civil War Encampment, “Slavery at Oak Alley” exhibit, and over a dozen more!

They also have breakfast and lunch dining options.  

Pro tip: Have a car? You can drive to this plantation on your own! Free parking available onsite. See below for admission costs/tour information.

Read our post dedicated to Oak Alley Plantation . 

Popular Tour Companies for the Oak Alley Plantation:

Time will fly by as you are guided by knowledgeable, friendly staff members at the Oak Alley Plantation. Great for families, groups, or the individual.

Gray Line does not offer hotel pick-up, but the buses will depart on time, so you won't wait to pick up other guests at area hotels.

Dates/Times: Daily. 12 pm departure from New Orleans

• $79 - Adult
• $39 - Child (6-12)
• $63.90 - Groups of 10+
• More information or to book .

As we previously mentioned, Gray Line has received a rating of 4 ½ out of 5  on TripAdvisor and Get Your Guide ( read the reviews ).

CAJUN ENCOUNTERS

(Laura Plantation or + Whitney Plantation)

Cajun Encounters offers several options for Oak Alley, a stand-alone visit, or combining Oak Alley with either Laura or Whitney Plantations.

There won’t be much time to roam the grounds, as the tour guides use as much available time as they have to show you all these locations have to offer.  

While their price seems high, keep in mind that it is the price for two plantations.  

Bonus: Cajun Encounters offers hotel pick-up .  Read our post reviewing all of Cajun Encounters offerings .

Dates/Times: Daily. 8:30 am, 11:45 am pickup times

Duration:   5.5 hours for Oak Alley only or   6.5 hours for combinations (includes travel time)

Tour Prices:

Oak Alley (Stand-alone)

• $67.75 - Adult
• $50.75 - Child (4-12)
• Free for infants.

Oak Alley + Laura Plantation

• $70.75 - Child (under 12)

Cajun Encounters has received mostly excellent reviews for their Oak Alley Plantation Tour.

Much like their Laura Plantation Tour, this tour is also a half-day trip to one of the most historic homes in Louisiana.

This excursion includes transportation and admission to Oak Alley Plantation with hotel pick-up .

Rather than cramming a visit to two separate plantations in one day, Cajun Pride finds that their customers prefer having more time to explore the grounds of just one location.

Their tour guides provide a plethora of interesting information along the way, making the experience much more educational.

With ticket prices lower than some of their competitors, this could be one of the more affordable plantation tours on the list.  

• $66 - Adult 
• $43 - Child (3-12)

OTHER OAK ALLEY PLANTATION TOURS

In addition to all the other companies offering outings to Oak Alley Plantation, these services are also available from other tour operators.

Louisiana Tour Company

• $70/Adults | $45/Children
• $59/Adults | $39/Children

Legendary Tours

• $78/Adults | $65/Youth | $45/Children

Before you buy… The Oak Alley Plantation offers its own tour with admission price, should you travel on your own to the site (taxis/Ubers do not travel here). No self-guiding is permitted without admission.

Oak Alley Admission/Tour costs for self-travel :

Dates/Times: Daily. 9 am - 5 pm (exception: M-F closes at 4:30 pm Nov-Feb). Tours are offered every half hour beginning at 9:30 am.

Duration: Times vary. Guided tour of the Big House. Self-guided tour of grounds.

• $25 - Adults (19 yrs & older)
• $10 - Youth (13 to 18 yrs old)
• $7 - Children (6 to 12 yrs old)
• Learn more .

TIP: AAA Members, Military, and Seniors all receive a 10% off on tickets.

Read our detailed post reviewing all of Cajun Pride tours .  

WHITNEY PLANTATION

Opened in 2014, the Whitney Plantation is unlike any other experience you will find in Louisiana.

Focusing on the history of slavery, you’ll get a personal look at the life and conditions of slaves at this plantation museum.

In addition to the architecture and newly restored spaces, there are exhibits, artwork, narratives, and more than describe first-hand experiences at Whitney.

Pro tip: Have a car? You can drive to this plantation on your own! Free parking is available onsite. See below for admission costs/tour information.  

Popular Tour Companies for the Whitney Plantation:

You can visit Whitney Plantation on its own or through Gray Line's Plantation Tour which includes Whitney and a choice of one other plantation. 

• Daily at 12:00 pm
• 5 hours (including travel time)
• Child (6-12) $35
• Groups of 10+ $63.90
• Click here to book .

Plantation Life (Whitney + Laura or Oak plantations)

• 9 am Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat
• Adults $89 
• Child (6-12) $60 
• Seniors (65+)  $83.50

Their separate tours of Whitney Plantation and Oak Alley are still available.

We recommend checking their website to see if the tour is available because it could be added back onto their itinerary at any point in time.

Reviews for this Whitney Plantation tour are pretty impressive. 

As we mentioned above , Cajun Encounters offers a combination of Oak Alley and Whitney Plantations every day at 12:30 pm.

OTHER WHITNEY PLANTATION TOURS

Tours By Isabelle

• $135/Adults | $67.50/Children
• $70/Adults | $45/Children | $65/Seniors

2nd Line Tours

• $70/Adults | $50/Children

Whitney Plantation Admission/Tour costs for self-travel:

Dates/Times: Daily. 9:30 am - 4:30 pm every day but Tuesday. Tours are given every hour between 10 am and 3 pm.

• $22.79 - Adult
• $20.97 - Seniors, Students, Military Personnel
• $10.03 - Youth (6-12)
• $13.67 - St. James Parish Residents

Reviews for the tours provided by Whitney Plantation are surprisingly good.

Although they have received a few negative comments from unhappy customers, most people really enjoy this closer look at the plantation.

Some visitors felt that the information provided by their tour guide was a bit too opinionated, but an overwhelming majority of guests were very impressed with the friendly and helpful attitude of the staff. 

OTHER LOUISIANA PLANTATION TOURS 

HOUMAS HOUSE PLANTATION AND GARDENS

The Crown Jewel of River Road, Houmas House reflects the history of the original Houmas Indian landowners through the Louisiana purchase, when it was largely known for its sugar production, and onwards through the Civil War.

This gorgeous property is filled with history and offers much to see and learn within the property limits.  

We also offer a more in-depth review of Houmas House .

Houmas House Daily Tours

For visitors with vehicles, Houmas House staff provides a tour to their guests.

Dates/Times: Daily, 9 am - 7 pm

Duration: personalized and variable times

TIP : The Houmas House Mansion + Garden ticket is included for free with the New Orleans Sightseeing Pass . This could be a great way to save money on admission if you plan to do anything else that is included with the tourist pass.

• $35 + Tax – Adults (18 & older)
• $25 + Tax – Teenagers (13-17)
• $15 + Tax – Children (6-12)
• Kids 5 and under are free
• Click here to purchase tickets .

Tours of Houmas House have received mostly impressive ratings on TripAdvisor. Unfortunately, there have been a few negative reviews, but they don't appear to reflect the typical experience with this plantation. 

Guided Tour from New Orleans

This day trip includes admission to both Houmas House and the Destrehan Plantation, as well as a stop for lunch in a grand dining hall.

• Ticket Prices: $179 for Adults | $89.50 for Children (3-11) | $30/Infants (1-3)
• Duration: 7 ½ hours total for both plantations.
• Availability: Almost every day at 8:30 AM

Reviews for this tour are excellent on both TripAdvisor and Get Your Guide ( read the reviews here ). 

DESTREHAN PLANTATION

Located just outside of New Orleans, the Destrehan Plantation is full of historic exhibitions and they provide informative tours with costumed guides to help immerse visitors into the experience.

This plantation is a bit closer to the city than most of the others, so it's easier to reach in under an hour.

If you're short on time, this is an excellent option.

Among the most interesting items on display here is an original document signed by both Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.

Fans of American history will be well rewarded for making a trip to this noteworthy site.

Destrehan Plantation Daily Tours

Whether you're visiting with a vehicle or taking a shuttle/guided tour from New Orleans, this plantation offers tours every day except holidays.

Dates/Times: Every 30-60 minutes, 9:30 am - 3 pm

• $13/Children
• $21/Military
• $20/Seniors
• Kids 6 and younger are free

Tour Price w/ Transportation:

• $40/Children
• Kids 3 and younger are free

SAN FRANCISCO PLANTATION HOUSE

As of May 2024, The San Francisco Plantation House is no longer open to the public.

This antebellum sugar plantation was built in 1854 and the schoolhouse, slave cabins, and large estate remain open to over 100,000 annual visitors.  

The name ‘San Francisco’ comes from a mispronunciation of the French phrase “sans fruscins“ or “without a penny in my pocket”, which was the initial nickname of the plantation based on the cost of the estate for the proprietor.

Evergreen Plantation

Evergreen Plantation is no longer open to the public. It is now a research facility, find out more: https://www.evergreenplantation.org/

The Evergreen Plantation rose to popularity after being used in the film Django Unchained directed by acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino in 2012. 

The Greek Revival property constructed in 1832 is expansive. 

It was an active sugarcane plantation until 1930.

For this reason, it touts itself as having the most contributing structures of any plantation in the state and the South at 37 inclusive structures, including a  garconnière and 22 slaves quarters . 

NEW ORLEANS PLANTATION TOUR COMPANIES

There are at least a half-dozen companies offering fully guided tours to the plantations listed above, though most tours include either Laura or Oak Alley Plantations. 

Some offer hotel pick-up and others have designated areas where the buses depart from. We give some analysis, tips, and suggestions to help save you time.  

Each company serves one or a few plantations, but not all.  

If you are interested in any one particular plantation, we recommend reading about the operators for that particular plantation above.

You could visit either plantation on their own with Gray Line Tours, which also offers the option to visit the Whitney Plantation, which opened in 2014 and is the only plantation museum in Louisiana to focus on slavery.  

Gray Line does not pick up at hotels, but you won't be riding along picking up other guests either. All tours depart from their French Quarter office on Toulouse St. and Decatur St. ( map ).  

Gray Line also offers concessions when combining plantation, city or

Oak Alley Plantation Tickets and Information ( video )    

• 12 pm daily departures
• $71 - Adult
• $35 - Child (6-12)
• Adult $71 

Plantation Life (Choose 2 of 3 plantations - including Oak Alley, Laura, and Whitney)

• 9 am Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat
• $88 - Adults
• $80.50 - Seniors 65+
• More information and to book .
• Not Currently Available.

Gray Line's overall rating of 4 ½ out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor is very impressive. An overwhelming majority of customers who take their plantation tours are very pleased with the service they receive.

Although they have been given a few negative reviews, none of them indicate any serious problems with the company. 

Oak Alley Stand Alone or a combo tours (2 of 3 - Laura + Oak Alley Plantations)

You’ll cover a lot of ground with the Cajun Encounters combo tour! See Laura AND Oak Alley on this combination tour.

Travelers say that this tour is extremely kid-friendly, but teaches the adults something new, too!

Bonus: Cajun Encounters offers hotel pick-up. They do not offer each location individually.  

Read our post reviewing all of Cajun Encounters' offerings .

• $50.75 - Child (3-12)

Plantation Combo Ticket

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes (including travel time, paired with Laura Plantation)

Just like their competition, Cajun Encounters enjoys a high 4 ½ out of 5 stars rating on TripAdvisor.

Even though they have received a handful of negative reviews, it's worth pointing out that most customers truly love the plantation tours offered by this company. 

CAJUN PRIDE SWAMP TOURS

This company focuses on swamp tours, but they also offer plantation tours.

Customers rave about the family-friendly adventures they have with Cajun Pride Tours, saying the fun atmosphere of the knowledgeable staff and the cleanliness of the buses make for a positive experience!

They are known more for their swamp guiding than their plantation tours, but luckily you can do both if you’d like!  

Bonus: Cajun Pride picks up guests from most New Orleans area hotels. They offer one of the least expensive options available. Read our detailed post reviewing all of Cajun Pride tours .   

Destinations: Oak Alley Plantation

• $40 - Child (4-12)

Cajun Pride has also been given a 4 ½ out of 5 stars rating, indicating that their service is at least as good as anything you'll get from their competitors. 

LEGENDARY TOURS

Legendary Tours offers tours of Oak Alley in combination with Whitney Plantation.

You’ll be in great hands with Edward, the company owner, and tour guide.

Looking for a personalized experience?

Reach out to Edward! Customers say he is easygoing, well-informed, and very accommodating, with the hospitality you would expect from New Orleans!

Dates/Times: Daily. Hotel pick-up between 8 am - 8:30 am

Duration: 6-7 hours, includes two plantations plus travel time

• $93 - Adult
• $60 - Child (5-12)
• Kids under 5 are free.

Legendary Tours may, in fact, offer the best-rated plantation tours in New Orleans. With an overall rating of 5 stars on TripAdvisor, they're definitely a cut above the rest.

Guests are typically very impressed with their tour guides and the amount of information provided, indicating that this trip is something that visitors must experience on a vacation to NOLA.

Customers who brought either their friends or significant others were most likely to leave a positive review.

Other Companies

Tours by Isabella

PLANTATION/CITY/SWAMP TOUR COMBINATION TICKETS

Several companies offer price cuts if you combine plantation tours with swamp or city tours.

In addition to their individual plantation tours, this company also provides a combo tour featuring one plantation and a visit to the swamps of New Orleans.

The additional swamp tour is a 2-hour excursion out on the Louisiana Bayou.

A professional guide will point out notable flora and fauna in the area as you look for alligators, turtles, and exotic wildlife.

The entire trip will last for approximately 7 hours, giving you plenty of time to immerse yourself in the history and culture of Cajun life. Reviews for this combo tour are very positive, indicating that their new approach to combining services has worked out quite well.

Some customers report that they were even given the opportunity to hold a baby alligator, which is definitely an interesting experience.

Most guests appreciate the amount of information provided by their tour guides, indicating that this is both a fun and educational journey. 

• Visit either Laura Plantation or Oak Alley Plantation.
• Enjoy a Swamp Tour around the wetlands of New Orleans.
• Ticket Prices: $105 for Adults | $60 for Children

Gray Line New Orleans

Gray Line offers 2 combination packages that include their plantation tours: a swamp and plantation tour combo and a plantation and city bus tour combo.  

Gray Line offers 10% off the price of each product when purchased as a package.

These combo deals are quite highly rated on TripAdvisor. Although there have been one or two unhappy customers, most people report that their combo packages offer a lot of bang for your buck. 

Swamp and Plantation Combo

Spend two days exploring with Gray Line’s option to save money by purchasing both the Swamp & Bayou Tour with a Plantation Tour . 

You can choose either Oak Alley Plantation or Whitney Plantation Tour (both top attractions of Louisiana).  

BONUS: You save 10% by combining!  The 10% savings is a great deal, but make sure you have two days to spend on these tours. Cajun Encounters tour combos that offer both of these experiences in one day.  

• Swamp Tour + Whitney Plantation Combo
• General information on Swamp + Plantation Tours

Cajun Encounters 

They offer $8 off the combined price.  They offer 2 options:

• Plantation Tour (+) the Honey Island Swamp Tour
• Plantation Tour (+) New Orleans City Bus and Cemetery Tour
• Learn more here

( NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE )

For the swamp tour, they use 22 passenger boats (not airboats) that give you a close encounter with plants and animals. 

For city bus tours, you are able to disembark for a closer look at several spots.

While the combo’s $8 savings (5%) may not be a huge deal, what you’re getting is a guaranteed quality tour from a local company that has nearly 20 years of experience.

Most TripAdvisor reviews for their combo tours are very positive.

They have had a couple of unhappy customers, but these experiences clearly didn't reflect the average journey with Cajun Encounters.

A majority of reviewers were very impressed with these combination packages, suggesting that they were worth the money and provided a lot of entertainment value. 

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The oldest documented plantation home in the Lower Mississippi Valley

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An airboat tour combined with a tour of the stunning Oak Alley Plantation.

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Stroll through the alley of 28 evenly spaced ancient live oaks, tour the “Big House”

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2025 PGA Tour Schedule: Complete Dates, Winners, Purses

John schwarb | aug 14, 2024.

Here is the complete schedule for the 2025 PGA Tour season, including every major championship and the season-ending FedEx Cup playoffs.

We'll update this article after every tournament with the winner of each event and the total prize money won.

Here's when each of the majors will be played in 2025:

2025 Golf Major Championship Schedule

• The Masters: Week of April 7-13 at Augusta National, Augusta, Georgia
• PGA Championship: Week of May 12-18 at Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina
• U.S. Open: Week of June 9-15 at Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont, Pennsylvania
• British Open: Week of July 14-20 at Royal Portrush, Antrim, Northern Ireland

Here is the schedule, which features 39 events ending in August 2025.

The 2025 PGA Tour Schedule: Complete dates, winners and prize money

Date, Tournament, Course(s), Location, Champion and Purse

Dec. 30-Jan. 5:  The Sentry, Kapalua Resort (The Plantation Course), Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii

Winner: TBD, $20 million purse

Jan. 6-12:  Sony Open in Hawaii, Waialae Country Club, Honolulu, Hawaii

Winner: TBD

Jan. 13-19:  The American Express, PGA West (Stadium Course, Nicklaus Tournament Course), La Quinta Country Club, La Quinta, California

Jan. 20-25:  Farmers Insurance Open (Saturday finish), Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course, North Course), San Diego, California

Jan. 27-Feb. 2:  AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, Pebble Beach, California

Winner: TBD, $20 million purse

Feb. 3-9:  WM Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course), Scottsdale, Arizona

Feb. 10-16:  The Genesis Invitational, The Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, California

Feb. 17-23:  Mexico Open at Vidanta, Vidanta Vallarta, Vallarta, Mexico

Feb. 24-March 2:  The Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, PGA National Resort (Champion Course), Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

March 3-9:  Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club and Lodge, Orlando, Florida

March 3-9:  Puerto Rico Open, Grand Reserve Country Club, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

Winner: TBD

March 10-16:  The Players Championship, TPC Sawgrass (The Players Stadium Course), Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

March 17-23:  Valspar Championship, Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course), Palm Harbor, Florida

March 24-30:  Texas Children's Houston Open, Memorial Park Golf Course, Houston, Texas

March 31-April 6:  Valero Texas Open, TPC San Antonio (The Oaks Course), San Antonio, Texas

April 7-13:  Masters Tournament, Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia

April 14-20:  RBC Heritage, Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

April 14-20:  Corales Puntacana Championship, Puntacana Resort & Club Corales Course, Puntacana, Dominican Republic

April 21-27:  Zurich Classic of New Orleans, TPC Louisiana, Avondale, Louisiana

April 28-May 4:  CJ Cup Byron Nelson, TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, Texas

May 5-11:  Truist Championship, Philadelphia Cricket Club, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

May 5-11:  Myrtle Beach Classic, Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

May 12-18:  PGA Championship, Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina

May 19-25:  Charles Schwab Challenge, Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas

May 26-June 1:  the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio

June 2-8:  RBC Canadian Open, TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley North Course, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Winner: TBD,

June 9-15:  U.S. Open, Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont, Pennsylvania

June 16-22:  Travelers Championship, TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Connecticut

June 23-29:  Rocket Mortgage Classic, Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, Michigan

June 30-July 6:  John Deere Classic, TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Illinois

July 7-13:  Genesis Scottish Open, Renaissance Club, North Berwick Scotland

July 7-13:  ISCO Championship, Hurstbourne Country Club, Louisville, Kentucky

July 14-20:  British Open, Royal Portrush, Antrim, Northern Ireland

July 14-20:  Barracuda Championship, Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood), Truckee, California

July 21-27:  3M Open, TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minnesota

July 28-Aug. 3:  Wyndham Championship, Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, North Carolina

2024 FedEx Cup Playoffs

Aug. 4-10:  FedEx St. Jude Championship, TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee

Aug. 11-17:  BMW Championship, Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland

Aug. 18-24:  Tour Championship, East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, Georgia

JOHN SCHWARB

John Schwarb is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated covering golf. Prior to joining SI in March 2022, he worked for ESPN.com, PGATour.com, Tampa Bay Times and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He is the author of The Little 500: The Story of the World's Greatest College Weekend. A member of the Golf Writers Association of America, Schwarb has a bachelor's in journalism from Indiana University.

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