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Home/Destinations/New Orleans/Day Trips & Beyond

Day Trips & Beyond New Orleans

Explore wider Louisiana: combine a swamp and a plantation in one day, venture into Cajun country, or take a longer excursion beyond the city. Day tours from New Orleans pair the region’s bayous, antebellum history and Cajun culture for a fuller taste of the Pelican State.

193 tours · prices per person, book with partner

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour
4.6(13,788)·1h 45min
from$38/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
New Orleans
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
4.1(8,183)·3 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
New Orleans
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
4.9(7,137)·5 hours
from$76/ person
via Viator
Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour
New Orleans
Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour
4.7(7,117)·1h 45min
from$37/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
−15%
New Orleans
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
4.3(6,053)·2 hours
from$37$44/ person
via Viator
New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
4.3(5,230)·1 day
from$51/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour
4.8(3,545)·1h 30min
from$38/ person
via Viator
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
4.8(3,528)·7h 45min
from$131/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour
4.9(3,315)·2 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour
New Orleans
French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour
4.9(2,955)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery
New Orleans
New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery
4.8(2,790)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
4.6(2,612)·1 hour
from$65/ person
via Viator
New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour
4.7(2,232)·2h 15min
from$55/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour
5.0(2,108)·1h 45min
from$38/ person
via Viator
Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans
Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
4.9(2,100)·4h 15min
from$90/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour
4.9(1,603)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
French Quarter Food Tour: 5 Classic Bites and NOLA Stories
New Orleans
French Quarter Food Tour: 5 Classic Bites and NOLA Stories
4.9(1,499)·2h 30min
from$81/ person
via Viator
Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans
Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
4.6(1,458)·5h 25min
from$89/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour
−15%
New Orleans
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour
4.3(1,335)·1h 15min–4h
from$30$35/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Ghost Tour: Go Inside a Haunted Location
−19%
New Orleans
New Orleans Ghost Tour: Go Inside a Haunted Location
4.6(1,313)·2 hours
from$30$37/ person
via Viator
Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans
New Orleans
Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans
4.7(1,256)·9 hours
from$279/ person
via Viator
Pub Crawl: New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops
New Orleans
Pub Crawl: New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops
4.8(896)·2 hours
from$37/ person
via Viator
Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans
4.7(748)·8 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Soul of New Orleans City Tour: Enslavement to Modern Day Culture
New Orleans
Soul of New Orleans City Tour: Enslavement to Modern Day Culture
4.9(556)·2h 45min
from$55/ person
via Viator
New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise
−15%
New Orleans
New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise
4.2(481)·6h 30min
from$75$88/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Small-Group Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans
4.7(479)·6 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator
Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour from New Orleans
4.4(407)·8 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Combo Tour: Voodoo, Vampire, and Ghost Tour
−19%
New Orleans
New Orleans Combo Tour: Voodoo, Vampire, and Ghost Tour
4.5(395)·1h 30min
from$26$32/ person
via Viator
Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup
New Orleans
Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup
4.8(366)·5 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
4.8(268)·5h 30min
from$179/ person
via Viator
Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans
4.8(243)·8 hours
from$152/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off and Garden District Walking Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off and Garden District Walking Tour
4.5(238)·2 days
from$47/ person
via Viator
New Orleans History and Sightseeing Small-Group Bike Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans History and Sightseeing Small-Group Bike Tour
5.0(228)·3 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Oak Alley Plantation and Small Airboat Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Oak Alley Plantation and Small Airboat Tour from New Orleans
4.6(191)·8 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
New Orleans French Quarter and Voodoo History Walking Tour
New Orleans
New Orleans French Quarter and Voodoo History Walking Tour
4.9(163)·1h 45min
from$21/ person
via Viator
Haunted Drunken History Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Haunted Drunken History Tour from New Orleans
4.8(154)·2 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Private New Orleans City Tour with Local Expert Guide
New Orleans
Private New Orleans City Tour with Local Expert Guide
4.9(144)·3–4 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch
New Orleans
New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch
4.8(143)·8 hours
from$259/ person
via Viator
Freaky Tiki Bayou Boat Tour: Near New Orleans with Bathrooms
New Orleans
Freaky Tiki Bayou Boat Tour: Near New Orleans with Bathrooms
4.8(116)·1h 45min
from$50/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Culture Second Line Tour in NOLA
New Orleans
New Orleans Culture Second Line Tour in NOLA
4.7(103)·2h 30min
from$30/ person
via Viator
Full Day Plantation and Swamp Tour in New Orleans
New Orleans
Full Day Plantation and Swamp Tour in New Orleans
5.0(89)·7–8 hours
from$137/ person
via Viator
Whitney Plantation & Museum Tour | Pickups from New Orleans
New Orleans
Whitney Plantation & Museum Tour | Pickups from New Orleans
4.6(81)·4–5 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
New Orleans Bourbon Street Bar Crawl with Shots and Souvenir Cup
New Orleans
New Orleans Bourbon Street Bar Crawl with Shots and Souvenir Cup
4.6(74)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Whitney Plantation and Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour Combo
New Orleans
Whitney Plantation and Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour Combo
5.0(44)·8 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans
4.9(40)·7h 45min
from$131/ person
via Viator
Small Airboat and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
New Orleans
Small Airboat and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
4.6(26)·7 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Whitney Plantation and Soul of New Orleans City Tour Combo
New Orleans
Whitney Plantation and Soul of New Orleans City Tour Combo
5.0(15)·8–9 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator

Day Trips & Beyond in New Orleans — FAQ

What are the best day trips from New Orleans?
Popular combos pair a swamp tour with a plantation visit, while longer trips reach Cajun country and the bayous of the Honey Island Swamp.
Can you combine a swamp and plantation tour?
Yes — many full-day tours pair a bayou swamp adventure with a historic River Road plantation in a single trip.
What is Cajun country?
Cajun country is the Acadiana region west of New Orleans, known for its French-rooted culture, music, food and swamps.

More things to do in New Orleans

French Quarter & CitySwamp & AirboatGhost, Voodoo & CemeteriesSteamboat & River CruisesPlantation Tours