Category Half-Day

New Orleans · HALF-DAY

4 Half-Day Tours in New Orleans That Earn the Hype

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Start at the top and work down. These 4 half-day tours earned their order, and every one carries a price, a rating and a straight answer on what you get for the money.

Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans - The Mansion Tour With a Costumed Guide (and a Short Time Window)

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

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

Half-day Oak Alley Plantation tour from New Orleans with hotel pickup, a period-costumed mansion tour, and time under 300-year-old oaks for $75.

“The row of oaks leading up to the main house. The grounds were kept up nicely. The house tour itself is rather short for such a big home. A long drive for a short tour. Enjoyed the history”

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New Orleans: Whitney Plantation Half-Day Tour (Guided Tour)

New Orleans: Whitney Plantation Half-Day Tour (Guided Tour) - Whitney Plantation: how the 2.5 hours on-site feels

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

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

Luxury small-group tour with Jackson Square pickup, Whitney Plantation visit, and Oak Alley oak-tree walk, with guided New Orleans context.

“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

Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans - Pickup and comfort: the part you’ll appreciate when the heat hits

3.Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

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

Half-day from New Orleans to Laura Plantation with Whitney and St. Joseph stops, guided Creole stories, and Lake Pontchartrain views.

“We had a fantastic experience on the Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans, and a big part of that was our tour guide, Kindrell. From the moment we arrived, Kindrell was engaging, knowledgeable, and incredibly respectful in how he shared the history of the plantation. He brought the stories to life with clear explanations, thoughtful context, and a genuine passion for the subject matter. Kindrell did an excellent job balancing historical facts with storytelling, making the tour both educational and meaningful. He was approachable, answered questions thoroughly, and made sure everyone felt included throughout the experience. This tour gave us a deeper understanding and appreciation ...”

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Half-Day Oak Alley Plantation Tour

Half-Day Oak Alley Plantation Tour - Morning logistics: pickup, timing, and why the group size matters

4.Half-Day Oak Alley Plantation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $79

Half-day Oak Alley Plantation tour from New Orleans: hotel pickup, guided house visit, included admission, and slavery history.

“El lugar súper lindo, el recorrido lo puedes hacer en 2 horas . Este tour estuvo perfecto para nosotras porque no teníamos mucho tiempo, pero me hubiera encantado quedarme hasta las 2.30 pm.”

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