New Orleans Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans
by Tours by Isabelle
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$558Overview
The tour begins with a drive from New Orleans toward Cajun Country, crossing the Mississippi River on a large suspension bridge and passing through cypress swamps and sugarcane fields while the guide explains the history of the Cajun people. Next, guests take a fast airboat ride over marshes and deep bayous, led by a Cajun guide who shares information about local reptiles, healing plants, and birds. After the boat, visitors explore a swamp zoo on Bayou Boeuf. The group then visits Laura Plantation, established in 1804, where they spend about an hour and a half learning about the plantation's history and the lives of the enslaved people who lived there. The tour includes a stop at the Slavery Museum Exhibit, which presents personal stories of enslaved men, women, and children and their connections with their owners. Following Laura Plantation, the tour continues to Houmas House for a seated, unlimited gourmet buffet lunch in the mansion's formal dining room. After lunch, guests take a guided walk through the 250-year history of the estate, viewing its collection of art, furniture, and antiques that illustrate plantation life. The mansion is surrounded by 38 acres of gardens, which guests can also see during the visit. The entire tour lasts about nine hours and is conducted in a 14-passenger air-conditioned van with live commentary. Hotel pickup is included with a specified pickup time.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Luling
Travel from New Orleans into Cajun Country passing through wild cypress swamps, crossing the Mississippi River on a large suspended bridge, and driving alongside sugarcane fields. The guide narrates the history of the Cajun people. Then take a high-speed airboat ride over marshes and into secluded bayous. The Cajun guide, who is also an alligator hunter and fur trapper, explains reptile behavior, healing plants, and local birds. After the ride, visit the swamp zoo on Bayou Boeuf.
Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
Spend about 90 minutes at Laura Plantation, built in 1804. Learn about the personal family history of Laura and how enslaved West African people influenced Creole culture in cuisine, music, architecture, and traditions. Visit the Slavery Museum Exhibit to hear detailed stories of individual enslaved men, women, and children, showing how their lives were connected to their owners.
90 min
Houmas House and Gardens
After a short drive, enjoy a seated, unlimited gourmet buffet lunch in the formal dining room of Houmas House. Following lunch, take a guided tour through the 250-year history of the estate. View collections of art, furniture, and antiques that reflect plantation life. The mansion is surrounded by 38 acres of gardens, which are also part of the visit.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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New Orleans Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans
by Tours by Isabelle
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$558Overview
The tour begins with a drive from New Orleans toward Cajun Country, crossing the Mississippi River on a large suspension bridge and passing through cypress swamps and sugarcane fields while the guide explains the history of the Cajun people. Next, guests take a fast airboat ride over marshes and deep bayous, led by a Cajun guide who shares information about local reptiles, healing plants, and birds. After the boat, visitors explore a swamp zoo on Bayou Boeuf. The group then visits Laura Plantation, established in 1804, where they spend about an hour and a half learning about the plantation's history and the lives of the enslaved people who lived there. The tour includes a stop at the Slavery Museum Exhibit, which presents personal stories of enslaved men, women, and children and their connections with their owners. Following Laura Plantation, the tour continues to Houmas House for a seated, unlimited gourmet buffet lunch in the mansion's formal dining room. After lunch, guests take a guided walk through the 250-year history of the estate, viewing its collection of art, furniture, and antiques that illustrate plantation life. The mansion is surrounded by 38 acres of gardens, which guests can also see during the visit. The entire tour lasts about nine hours and is conducted in a 14-passenger air-conditioned van with live commentary. Hotel pickup is included with a specified pickup time.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Luling
Travel from New Orleans into Cajun Country passing through wild cypress swamps, crossing the Mississippi River on a large suspended bridge, and driving alongside sugarcane fields. The guide narrates the history of the Cajun people. Then take a high-speed airboat ride over marshes and into secluded bayous. The Cajun guide, who is also an alligator hunter and fur trapper, explains reptile behavior, healing plants, and local birds. After the ride, visit the swamp zoo on Bayou Boeuf.
Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site
Spend about 90 minutes at Laura Plantation, built in 1804. Learn about the personal family history of Laura and how enslaved West African people influenced Creole culture in cuisine, music, architecture, and traditions. Visit the Slavery Museum Exhibit to hear detailed stories of individual enslaved men, women, and children, showing how their lives were connected to their owners.
90 min
Houmas House and Gardens
After a short drive, enjoy a seated, unlimited gourmet buffet lunch in the formal dining room of Houmas House. Following lunch, take a guided tour through the 250-year history of the estate. View collections of art, furniture, and antiques that reflect plantation life. The mansion is surrounded by 38 acres of gardens, which are also part of the visit.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.