I think of the three or so plantation tours I've done in New Orleans, this has been my favorite…read more The grounds, while very comprehensive and complete, are not the fanciest (a la Southern Oaks Plantation). However, the tour itself is the very very best. I had a local native, Renee, as my tour guide, and she is an 18-year veteran at giving the tours. Since it's just her, they only offer Mon-Sat 11:30 and 2pm tours. (She gets a little half hour lunch break in there.) + Experienced local guide + Tour includes Creole era (1700s French/German), Antebellum era (Louisiana purchase/slaves/America), post-war through Great Depression, after the Great Depression (restoration of house and grounds) + Comprehensive grounds with the original slave quarters, kitchen, garconnieres, pidgeon houses, 1900s boxwood gardens, Creole interior, and Greek Revival exterior + Owner cares for main house and is an avid period furniture collector + Senior discounts - Cash only - Limited tours (11:30am, 2pm, no Sundays) Renee is half Creole and half American. To me, it was always hard to understand what is a Creole vs. a Cajun or American. She does a great job of explaining it all: the relevant time periods, the change in ownership, the architectural and garden additions, the functions and placements of the various buildings, and even the difference in slave treatment during the Creole vs Antebellum periods. You can take pictures everywhere except the interior of the house, as it is still in use by the owner. As a history buff and a little bit of a school nerd, this was by far my favorite plantation tour in the Vacherie region.

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.

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.

I was expecting Gilbert Dauterive to welcome us, but instead, we were greeted by a few mosquitoes…read more I get it, this tour and premise is more of a glorification of slavery, but after visiting the Whitney plantation, it was fine for me to get to see the other side of things. Their gardens and trees are breathtaking, a setup that one only dreams of seeing when watching Southern movies and shows. Our tour guide was phenomenal, and the way that the house is arranged vividly displays what life was like for some during those times. It's a must-visit. If you can't make it, play Beyoncé's "Deja Vu" music video for a second-hand experience.

The gumbo in this place is super tasty! The rice was cooked just right! The friend green tomato was…read moreyummy. I enjoyed the salad with blackened shrimp and some pepper jelly vinaigrette- it could have been spicer - but that's just me ;) The service was amazing - and the decor was incredible! Looking at old pics of the big house was something else. The gumbo was one of the better ones - I enjoyed it!

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.

We visited Whitney Plantation with tickets for a guided tour. Our guide, Justin, was engaging,…read moreprofessional, and clearly proud of his heritage, which added depth to the experience. The artwork throughout the site is powerful, and the history is thoughtfully and effectively presented. The plantation house itself was not as grand as expected and appeared less well-maintained. There are also no active fields or crops to explore. Overall, it's a newer experience focused on historical education and reflection.

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.

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.

Pretty! I'd say go early in morning or sunset. Don't do the loud boats unless you don't wanna talk…read moreor don't want shade. They have headphones for you for loud boats! The gators were so cute loved watching them eat the marshmallows. Plenty of turtles. Bird lovers go at sunset.

My husband and I were visiting New Orleans from Texas for our anniversary. We knew we wanted to do…read morean alligator tour but my husband was adamant about doing an airboat. I'm glad he was because it was such a cool experience. Everything was so personal and easy from booking to check in to bidding our awesome captain goodbye. We had captain Woody and I'd 100% recommend him if you get a choice. He was funny and so knowledgable and his passion for the work they do was apparent. His knowledge of each individual gator was endearing and impressive. Logistically it was only a 30-40 min drive from NOLA and very easy to find. On Woody's recommendation, we went to an adorable restaurant called Spahr's afterword and had some delicious seafood with a view full of gators in their backyard!

We stumbled upon this tour last minute as they were the most accommodating to our group! We were…read moreable to book a last minute tour which fit right into our schedule! Betty the front desk lady was so nice and helpful! The tour we had with Captain Arthur was by far the best airboat tour we've ever experienced! He is truly one of a kind! He very informative, funny and skilled in his craft! Would definitely come back for a night tour next time!