Laura Plantation + Swamp Tour • Large Airboat Ride
Duration
7 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
Languages
English
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Explore original structures and admire intricate woodwork and historic details
Experience guided tours that provide rich insight into Creole history and society
Enjoy a thrilling airboat ride through scenic Louisiana swamps and waterways
Discover native wildlife including birds, alligators, and unique swamp vegetation
€ 126.45
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Experience the rich Creole heritage at Laura Plantation, a historic site that offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the families and workers who lived and worked there. Visitors can explore the beautifully preserved grounds and buildings, learning about the cultural traditions, architecture, and history of the region. Knowledgeable guides provide detailed stories about the plantation’s past, including its role in agriculture and the daily lives of the Creole community. The plantation tour allows guests to walk through original structures, admire intricate woodwork, and understand the social and economic context of the time. With plantation admission and a guided tour included, visitors can fully immerse themselves in the history and charm of one of Louisiana’s most significant heritage sites.
Discover the natural beauty and excitement of Louisiana swamps with a large airboat tour that follows the plantation visit. The tour offers a thrilling yet accessible way to see the unique ecosystem, including waterways, wildlife, and lush vegetation. Guests can enjoy close-up views of native birds, alligators, and other swamp inhabitants while guides share fascinating facts about the environment and its importance to the region. Transportation is included, making it easy to travel between the plantation and swamp tours without hassle. Combining history at Laura Plantation with an adventurous airboat ride provides a perfect balance of education, exploration, and entertainment. Guests leave with a deeper appreciation for both the cultural and natural treasures of Louisiana, making it an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Round-trip transportation
Admission to Laura Plantation
Guided plantation house tour
Time to explore plantation grounds and 12 historic buildings
Narrated large airboat swamp tour by local captain
Gratuities
Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Sun protection recommended: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Camera
Spending money
Participants must be at least 18 years old
Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for walking
Bring a camera to capture plantation architecture and swamp scenery
Keep your items organized and handy
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Activity Provider: Crescent City Tours & Transportation
Customer Reviews
Abhinav
Laura Plantation is a beautifully preserved site with a serene landscape that immediately transports you to 19th-century Louisiana. The guided tour is extremely well organized and deeply educative, offering rich insight into Creole culture and daily life in the 1800s. It thoughtfully explains family life, traditions, and the realities of slavery with honesty and respect. The stories shared make the history feel personal and impactful. A special mention to our tour guide, Abby, who was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate—her storytelling truly brought the plantation’s history to life. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to understand Louisiana’s past beyond the surface. The tours start at 10 AM and leave every hour or so. $30 for adults.
Lenny
I just visited Laura Plantation, and I was genuinely impressed. The level of care and effort that’s gone into restoring and preserving the property is remarkable—you can tell this isn’t a superficial tourist stop, but a place that takes its history seriously. The tour itself was excellent. It covered the plantation’s history in a way that felt accurate, balanced, and fair—no glossing over, no theatrics, just a thoughtful presentation of what actually happened here. That matters, and Laura Plantation does it right. Our guide, Abby, was outstanding. She was incredibly polite, approachable, and clearly well-informed. More importantly, she was a great storyteller—engaging without being dramatic, respectful without being scripted. She handled the subject matter with maturity and confidence, and it showed that she truly understands the history she’s sharing rather than just reciting facts. If you’re in the area, passing through Louisiana, or even looking for a destination worth going out of your way for, I’d highly recommend this tour. It’s educational, well-run, and genuinely worth the time.
Christina
The plantation is beautiful and history very interesting but to me the staff are the real standout. Took and Uber out to the plantation and as soon as we got out the staff ran out and asked us if it was an Uber. We said ‘yes’ and they let us know that it was basically a dead zone and they ran after our Uber and asked them to stay and take us back. They do have this on their website but we didn’t see it and just off the cuff chose to come out. Can’t praise the staff enough as they were so wonderful and they helped us so much.
Jackson
We had a great time. Guide was awesome. Well paced and well researched. Would definitely recommend this compared to the more touristy oak alley. Hit up B+C after for lunch too.
karis
i would like to say thank you to kristyn, our tour guide who gave us a meaningful and informative tour. we learned about the family and the lives of slaves who lived there. they were not trying to sugar coat which i highly respect. knowledge is power. we need to learn so we can heal. i’m grateful to have gone here to learn more about how this interesting and unique creole culture affected the slave trade in louisiana. still messed up and sad though
Sarah
our guide was Renee and she was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions everyone in our group had. I loved the fact that she was very patient with us as we moved slower and wanted a lot of pictures.
Ada
meeting point is far from new orlleans and need extra trfic
James
Enjoyed the interaction with our guide, Pam. Very knowledgeable and interesting descriptions of the family and property. Well worth the cost and time spent.
GetYourGuide
The tour was wonderful! Caroline, our guide, was very welcoming, she explained the history of the plantation and of the family that owned it. She answered all of our questions and guided us through the complicated and difficult history of the slave owning America. I recommend this tour as it is quite short compared to the other out there, the house and its surroundings are beautiful and the story of Laura, one of the owners of the house, reminded us that even in the darkest hour, one can find the courage to follow their heart and their beliefs and do the right thing.
Stephen
James was a wonderful guide as we walked around the plantation he took us time to go in depth for each story he told and made sure the group was not getting lost with all of the people he was telling us about 10/10 worth every dollar will probably be back