New Orleans · HALF-DAY

3 Half-Day Tours in New Orleans to Build a Day Around

3 tours  ·  from $75 a head

The 3 best half-day tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans - The morning pickup from New Orleans
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Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

1.Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75Our pick

Review of Oak Alley Plantation from New Orleans, with mansion tour, 300-year-old oaks, slavery exhibits, transport tips, and honest value advice.

“Oak Alley Plantation is a lovely location, beautiful house, and grounds. The oak trees are particularly impressive! Our bus driver, Keith, was fantastic!”

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New Orleans: Whitney Plantation Half-Day Tour (Guided Tour) - The 40-minute ride from New Orleans
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New Orleans: Whitney Plantation Half-Day Tour (Guided Tour)

2.Whitney Plantation Half-Day Tour (Guided Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 5h 30m · from $86Top rated

Review the Whitney Plantation half-day tour from New Orleans, with small-group transport, oak-lined grounds, plantation stops, and expert local guiding.

“Kin was just fantastic! He picked us up from our hotel and provided a wonderful guided tour as he drove through the streets and out of New Orleans. His knowledge added a lot to our NOLA experience! When we approached the plantations, Kin stopped by each one and explained a little of the history and allowed us to get photos. He continued guided us through the landscape before handing us over to the tour guides at Whitney Plantation. There were no other tours that included hotel pick-up, transportation to Whitney AND a guided tour of Whitney (rather than self-guided audio tour). Kins tour was therefore a unique way to see…”

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Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans - The morning pickup from New Orleans
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Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

3.Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $86

Visit Laura Plantation from New Orleans for Creole history, slavery interpretation, gardens, cabins, and a comfortable small-group ride.

“Our driver Kin was AMAZING and so knowledgeable about everything along the way!! Laura, our tour guide was very informative and took the time to answer our many questions.”

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