LOUISIANA SWAMP TOUR
ZOO, AQUARIUM & NATURE
Highlights
- Visit to the oldest documented French Colonial style house
- Wander around the wildlife refuge of the Manchac Swamp
- Set eyes upon the historical boundary between the lands of Great Britain and Spain
Openings
Half-day afternoon, 5.5 hours
Description
Delve into the fascinating history of the Creole and Cajun cultures, an important part of the patchwork of peoples that characterise South Louisiana. With this tour of the Belled to Bayous Plantation/Swamp you will learn a great deal more about this region.
If you want to become familiar with some of the intricacies of the cultures that compose South Louisiana, this is the ideal tour for learning all there is to know about the Creole and Cajun people. Begin your trip with a visit to an ancient French Colonial style house, the oldest documented one of its type in the Lower Mississippi Valley. Continue then by stopping by and wandering through the enlightening halls of the 1811 Slave Revolt Museum. This is the best site for understanding better what went on during the infamous sugar dynasty known as the Destrehan family.
And still the trip is far from over. After seeing their plantation, your next stop is the privately owned wildlife refuge of the Manchac Swamp. Here you will become acquainted with some of the region's most renowned legends, such as that of Rougarou, the famous Cajun werewolf. Lastly, head over to the town of Frenier, where you can see the contested boundary between the lands that used to belong to Great Britain and Spain in the 18th century
What is included?
Tickets
Venue
To join your cruise please go to: Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and Mississippi River only 1 block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter
Instructions
To join your cruise please go to: Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and Mississippi River only 1 block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Upon arrival in New Orleans, call to confirm your reservation or at least 24 hours prior to service. Tour departs: 11:00am daily. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour start time. Duration: 5 1/2 hours approximately. Remember to bring the voucher and valid photo ID with you. In the event of an emergency, please call Gray Line of New Orleans at +1 504-569-1401. EXTRA COMMENTS: Children under 6 years not occupying seat on tours are free. If seat is occupied, guest is responsible for fees. Voucher valid for date of service only. This voucher will be honored only once and misuse is considered a criminal offense
Start point:
New Orleans - US
End point: Same as the starting point
Languages:
English
Others: Parking available at Ticket Office; fees may apply. No video is allowed inside the planation home.
Some wildlife are more numerous during warmer months
