Very educational visit. The premises is stunning. The house itself is so beautiful. 2 reasons why…read morewe stopped by 1.) It was in the movie Django and Antebellum. 2.) It is on the way to Oak Alley plantation from New Orleans. This place too had an alley that had lined Oak trees. Tickets must be reserved online. It is great to know that your ticket prices goes to restoring the place and for maintenance on the property. Definitely a must go. Highly recommend to others.

This was an amazing find for us. The drive in is under all these beautiful oak trees! Then you take…read morea two hour walking tour of the plantation. The tour guide was great and funny. The house is unique on the inside. And the grounds are beautiful. The moss trees along the cabins are definitely picture worthy!

Visited Laura Plantation on February 28, 2026 and had a really great experience overall…read more Our tour guide, Christine, was fantastic. She was not only very informative but also incredibly kind and personable. She had a way of explaining the history that made the tour feel engaging rather than just a typical scripted presentation. By the end, it almost felt like you were being shown around by a friend rather than just a guide. The tour itself is about 2-3 hours long and involves a fair amount of walking, so I definitely recommend wearing comfortable shoes. One tip: if you're planning to visit and don't have your own vehicle, make sure to purchase the ticket option that includes transportation. It will make things much easier. Also keep in mind that there aren't many food options nearby. Unless you're planning to walk quite a distance, it's a good idea to eat beforehand or plan your meal for after the tour. There's also a small museum on the property that's worth checking out. It's close by and provides additional background and stories that help give more context to the plantation's history. Overall, this was a very informative and meaningful tour, and I would definitely recommend it if you're visiting the area.

I visited Laura Plantation back in June 2017 and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The architecture of…read morethe buildings and the grounds are lovely. But if you're a history buff, it provides a lot of detail, from the Civil War to the creole plantation owners, and the lives of the enslaved. I found it to be very informative. The plantation is about 1-hour west of New Orleans (good for a day-trip), but it's in the middle of nowhere.

This was another amazing tour set up by the American River Cruises line when we sailed up the…read moreMississippi. We docked and loaded on to our buses for a very short ride to this old plantation. On prior trip to the area, Helene and I have had the opportunity to visit some old plantations and still find it fascinating... It's all about the history, not always good though. The Oak Alley home was originally a sugar plantation and of course, built by and relied on enslaved men, women and children to run efficently. That's always part of the history that I find most disturbing. You start out in the main house and the tour inside the mansion runs about a half hour. There is a a lot to see and absorb inside. They take you through all the rooms and showed us the different details for making each room unique. I have no photos inside the home as we were not allowed photographs. After going through the main house you could wandeer the grounds for while and view the slave quarters. Fascinating and still very disturbing. There is a restaurarant here as well as the gift shop [of course,] where you could also getting something refreshing to drink. Since it was close to 100 degrees, anything was good and welcomed. The grounds are just beautiful and packed with history. I would urge anyone who comes down to this area to do at least one of these tours, it's an incredible journey.

This was a two hr slavery tour which consisted of self guided campus and guided house tour. Wes was…read moreour tour guide, he was very knowledgeable of the house tour. He took us through each room of the house and showed us the different details the rooms were famous for. On the grounds it showed the way slaves lived through medical hospital, living arrangements to different tools of captivity and work needs. A restaurant also is on the campus and cafe and gift shop for souvenirs, quick snacks and full menu needs. Bed and breakfast is available a Grounds is beautiful and upkeep of property is maintained. Check website for days and hours of operation and prices

The history of St. Joseph Plantation was very interesting. Wish we had the time to see the sister's…read moreplantation next door. Sylvia was an excellent tour guide and we enjoyed the tour with her.

One of the few fully intact sugar plantations remaining in the river parishes, the descendants of…read morethe second family to have owned this plantation and the neighboring Felicity Plantation still own, operate and maintain both sites. They have just opened the Felicity Plantation for tours, though it's still a work in progress getting it renovated. Both sites are less commercialized than some others in the area. St Joseph does an "in mourning" tours in October, which I hope to come back for. St Joseph Plantation is one of my favorite tours so far. It was just myself and the tour guide. The tour guide (I can't remember her name) is well versed in the genealogy of the families in the area. The tour started with a short video on how sugar cane is processed, planted, harvested and is very interesting. The guide spent a lot of time with me telling me all of the details, answering all of my questions and thoroughly covering every single detail. I really enjoyed this tour. It was also not as white washed as some of the other tours in the area. One of the guides also volunteered to give me a tour of Felicity (after I paid of course) next door. It was also just me and the tour guide on this tour. The downstairs they are making to be like how the house would have been originally and the second floor how the second family would have had it in the mid-20th century. Upstairs they had the top half of what was an elevator they had installed, and I think would make for perfect photo shoots for someone announcing they were coming out of the closet, and where else would be better since that kind of thing was looked down upon even up to the recent past. They are still working on this house, so no photos are allowed inside, but this has been the set of many films. The whole experience was amazing. I suggest both tours if you are in the area for other tours. Make a whole day of it!

Highly recommend!! A very concise and informative tour. I love that the focus is on the lives on…read morethe enslaved and not the enslavers. Also fun to learn Django Unchained was also filmed here. Gift shop had an Amazing array of Black art, books, clothing and trinkets.

MY RATING DOES NOT REFLECT THE HISTORY OF THIS LAND…read more If it weren't for the painful history tied to this plantation, I would easily give it a 5/5. The grounds and property were absolutely beautiful through and through. But it's important to remember that this beauty was not the reality for the people who lived and worked here. This land was also the site of unimaginable suffering for those who endured torture and were forced to work from sunup to sundown in all kinds of weather. The tour was very educational and provided a lot of insight into the history of the plantation and everything that took place here. While the beauty of the property is undeniable, it's equally important to acknowledge and learn about the painful history that is part of its story.

Excellent service. Lloyd and Melissa take very good care of everyone…read more We use them for airport transportation and event transportation to our Mardi Gras ball. They also provide sightseeing tours too. This trip our drivers have been Daniel and Jerry - both great and timely. It is very convenient to be picked up in baggage claim and whisked off to your transportation. Fastest way to your hotel. The cars are all very clean too.

We needed airport transportation for 16 people and booked with Riverbend Charters last weekend. Mr…read more Jerry and Mr. Eddie were our chauffeurs, one for arriving, the other for departing. These men were professional, patient, kind and funny. They provided the upmost customer service one could ask for. Do yourself a favor, and book with Riverbend Charters! You will not be disappointed.

Susan picked us up promptly from our meeting location. Gave us a nice tour on our way to the swamp…read moretour. The tour was awesome! Our captain was great. Our 12-year old grandson has a great time.

Susan is a fabulous hostess! We wish we found her and Red Stick Adventures sooner on our trip…read more Susan picked us up at our hotel, took us to our swamp tour, and due to some highly irregular Baton Rouge traffic, gave us an impromptu, fun, and informative tour of downtown. She is very knowledgeable about the history in Louisiana and it was like driving around town with a friend. We definitely recommend Red Stick Adventures if you're looking for something to do.

Cajun Man is where it's at !!!!…read more He takes you to see the eagles, I believe he calls one Big Momma. The swamp is pretty, makes me wish I could bring my paddle board

I took 14 photographers on 3 tours with Capt. Billy and we had a fantastic time, taking thousands…read moreof photographs. I would HIGHLY recommend his services in the bayou.

If you ever wanted to see a preserved cypress swamp complete with gators, owls, bald eagles, and of…read morecourse, gators, then this is definitely the place. Capt Woody walked out rockin' the black alternate Boucher #9, so we knew we were in for a good time! The knowledge he had about the area was incredible. The tour length also far exceeded our expectations. That combined with it's short travel from NOLA made it a perfect destination for an afternoon adventure. When you're in the area, we highly recommend checking this place out! You won't be dissapointed!

Our family had an absolute blast on the 90-minute airboat tour with Gerald! We brought our two…read moreteenage boys, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip to New Orleans. The 90 minutes flew by way too fast. We honestly could have stayed out there all day! Gerald was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. He shared fascinating facts about the Louisiana swamp while making sure everyone had an exciting, memorable experience. We saw multiple alligators up close along with plenty of other wildlife, and the speed and thrill of the airboat ride made it even more unforgettable. If you're trying to decide between the shorter tour and the 90-minute tour, do yourself a favor and book the 90 minutes. You'll still wish it were longer! This was the perfect adventure for our family, and our teenage boys haven't stopped talking about it. Highly recommend Airboat Tours by Arthur, and if you get Gerald as your captain, you're in for an amazing experience! We'll definitely be back!