New Orleans Trip Overview
New Orleans quickly brings thoughts of Mardi Gras and jazz music to mind- but don’t let that limit your experience of this fascinating city! There’s plenty to explore outside of the main streets, and this day trip is what it’s all about. Let your local host show you another side of New Orleans on a private day trip. It’s an experience you’ll never forget!
Who doesn’t love some scandalous history and hidden stories? The Barataria Swamps have plenty of those! Visit the Barataria Preserve in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Reserve and learn about infamous pirate gangs, and see just where they conducted their black market businesses. You’ll be surprised at some of the turns the story of this outlaw takes.
Get a unique look at the history behind plantations and slavery in the south as you visit the oldest plantation in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Take a walk through history as you explore the old plantation home.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: New Orleans, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
New Orleans quickly brings thoughts of Mardi Gras and jazz music to mind- but don’t let that limit your experience of this fascinating city! There’s plenty to explore outside of the main streets, and this day trip is what it’s all about. Let your local host show you another side of New Orleans on a private day trip. It’s an experience you’ll never forget!
Who doesn’t love some scandalous history and hidden stories? The Barataria Swamps have plenty of those! Visit the Barataria Preserve in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Reserve and learn about infamous pirate gangs, and see just where they conducted their black market businesses. You’ll be surprised at some of the turns the story of this outlaw takes.
Get a unique look at the history behind plantations and slavery in the south as you visit the oldest plantation in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Take a walk through history as you explore the old plantation home.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
Here we are at the entrance of this swamp, where we will get to explore the very same swamps that infamous pirate and outlaw Jean Lafitte once sailed and established his base of operations along with his brother, Pierre, and their band of “Baratarrians.”
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Rd, Destrehan, LA 70047-5202
We visit the oldest documented plantation that is still standing in the Lower Mississippi River Valley, which started construction in 1787 and was completed in 1790.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Rd, Destrehan, LA 70047-5202
We will explore the grounds and different cabins and out houses that functioned on this property.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Old River Road Plantation Adventure, 2041 Canal St New Orleans la, New Orleans, LA 70112-3017
Time to have lunch before heading back. There are several lunch options on this road. Pick the one you think is best! Keep in mind that lunch is at your own expense.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
