Top 10 Day Trips in New Orleans

Destination: New Orleans.
If you are a more experienced kayaker, trying to get away from the regular crowds and varying levels of experience and skill that come with them, the 4 hour excursion trip is for you. This is a tour for the adventurer, an opportunity to go a little bit further and see a whole lot more. Spend 4 hours total on the water, guided by an experienced local naturalist, exploring the vast cypress forests and bayous that make up our nation’s 2nd largest bald cypress swamp
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Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: New Orleans.
Experience a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South on this private van tour. Visit two Louisiana plantations, including an elegant, unlimited buffet lunch at Houmas House on the famous Mississippi River Road! Enjoy a narrated scenic drive out of New Orleans and along the shores of Lake Ponchartrain.
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Duration: Around 7 hours and a half.

Destination: New Orleans.
Start your journey at the powerful Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana dedicated to telling the story of enslaved people through their eyes. Walk the grounds where lives were bound to the brutal system of plantation slavery. Explore preserved cabins, memorials, and hear firsthand narratives through a self-guided audio tour, allowing for personal reflection. After a lunch break in New Orleans, continue with the Soul of New Orleans city tour, where we dive deep into the distinct differences between plantation slavery and urban slavery. Explore how enslaved Africans in New Orleans shaped the city’s architecture, food, music, and culture — laying the foundation for jazz, Mardi Gras Indians, and Creole identity. This journey showcases the resilience, creativity, and resistance that birthed a cultural revolution. Black history that can’t be erased, from the fields of suffering to the streets of New Orleans’ cultural revolution.
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Destination: New Orleans.
The picturesque beauty and architecture of the Louisiana plantations are a “must” for any visitor to New Orleans. Many of these breathtaking homes are within an hour’s drive from the city. Your tour will begin with a comfortable ride out of New Orleans where your guide will share with you the origin of the Louisiana plantations, along with the effect they had on the city of New Orleans, and its residents. Along with discovering beautiful buildings, luscious gardens and historic artifacts, these homes also represent some of the darker chapters of Louisiana history. Many of the plantations will provide a focus on the lives of the slaves that brought these homes to life, and share some of the realities of the rural south during this time in our nation’s history. Upon arrival, each plantation home has its own guide to bring you through the main house, and share its specific story. Following your home tour, we will escort you around the grounds and answer any questions that may arise.
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Destination: New Orleans.
No trip to New Orleans would be complete without a swamp tour. Engage your boat Captains and tour guides with questions about the plantation and the Louisiana swamp!!!
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Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: New Orleans.
On the 2 plantation tour you get to experience both strengths of each plantation and what they have to offer as a narrative. Oak Alley you get to experience the grandeur of antebellum life in the 1800s on the magnificent property line with its beautiful 28 Oak trees. And Whitney Plantation Museum offers an audio guided tour to go totally at your pace as navigate the historic grounds and slave narrative including the institution of slavery, the children’s story. You get to walk through the Antioch church a church that was built by the first generation of freed slaves after the Civil War. No depiction of slavery in the south would be complete without visiting these plantations.
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Duration: Around 7 hours.

Destination: New Orleans.
Your private tour guide will take you on an overview excursion of the city, with an estimated duration of 3 hours. Make the most of your time in New Orleans and combine our Private Citywide Driving Tour with Destrehan Plantation.
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Duration: Around 5 hours and a half.

Destination: New Orleans.
Explore the most Haunted Plantation Home in North America! This 8 hour and 30 minute tour transports you to Myrtles Plantation in the comfort of a private luxury SUV. You'll also make a stop at a local restaurant for lunch.
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Duration: Around 8 hours and a half.

Destination: New Orleans.
Embark on a private driving tour in a luxury vehicle, fully narrated to enhance your experience. Witness the stark contrast between the cosmopolitan life of New Orleans and the rustic plantation life as you journey through the city. Authentic Local Experience: Experience New Orleans through the eyes of a true local. Michaela, a 7th generation Orleanian, provides an authentic insight into the city's rich history, architecture, and culture. Tailored Luxury Tours: Enjoy a unique and personal experience with each tour customized to your specific interests. Explore New Orleans' historic neighborhoods and vibrant city life at your own pace. Expertise and Passion: With over 25 years of experience in the tourism industry, Michaela's deep knowledge and passion for New Orleans ensure an unforgettable tour experience that truly captures the magic of the city.
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: New Orleans.
This is a half day tour of the old river road plantation homes. You will have a chance to see where they film movies like Django Unchained , Queen Sugar, 12 Years of Slave,Forest Gump with Tom Hanks, interview with a vampire with Brad Pitt. Also your Driver/Guide will enlighten you on a host of other attractions.
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Duration: Around 6 hours.