The 5 Best Day Trips from New Orleans

1.Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,303 reviews · 7 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Swamp boat plus Oak Alley or Destrehan from New Orleans. See alligators, wildlife, and antebellum plantations on a full-day tour.

“Bus ride to plantation particularly for out of town visitor was relaxing. Plantation house, garden were magnificent. Slave homes, stories and exhibitions enlightening. Tour guides very informative and relevant. Swamp tour was an interesting and informative experience. Great day!”

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2.Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,832 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Speedy airboats, wildlife spotting, and easy hotel pickup in New Orleans, with a 2-hour ride through the Barataria Preserve.

“The tour was great from pick up to drop off. We were promptly picked up in a large shuttle bus and safely transported to the tours. We did the 10:20 trip which after pic up and arrival we learned we still had ~40+ mins before the actual tour started. I would recommend bringing lunch of at the very least snacks. There is also some snack food for sale in the gift shop. The tour was fabulous. Our guide was great and was a wealth of knowledge. It was 49 degrees so we only saw two small gators but still had a fabulous time and would do it again. My son…”

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3.Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,747 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Coach from New Orleans to Oak Alley for a guided Big House tour under 28 oak trees, with optional 90-min swamp pontoon.

“Amazing location and beautiful views. The indoor tour was very educational. The grounds are beautiful even in the rain.”

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4.Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,351 reviews · 5 hours 25 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Whitney Plantation day trip from New Orleans with round-trip transport, prebooked admission, and a self-guided audio tour, plus optional swamp time.

“Bus Driver knowledgeable, comfortable bus, would recommend to give longer time at the Whitney plantation, perhaps another 30 minutes”

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5.Oak Alley Plantation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 443 reviews · 5h 30m · from $75Best value

Oak Alley half-day tour from New Orleans with hotel pickup, a guided mansion visit, time to roam the grounds, and famous live oaks.

“Tour guide was great. Driver Gary was over the top absolutely entertaining and informative about everything in the area and his amazing experience during Katrina.”

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