Day 2 in New Orleans | Gators & Plantations ๐๐ณ
We booked a popular "Swamp & Plantation Tour" on TripAdvisor โ about 7 hours 45 minutes long. Price varies by season; we paid $252 for two. โจ Highly recommend booking a tour! Air-conditioned bus + guide included โ no stress over transport or routes. Two departure times: 9 AM or 11 AM. We took the 9 AM slot โ arrive 10-15 minutes early. Swap your confirmation email for paper tickets on-site. Staff will direct you to your boarding spot. โ ๏ธ Meals not included, but lunch is available at the plantation. Grab breakfast at Cafรฉ Beignet โ๏ธ + blueberry muffin ๐ซ โ unexpectedly delicious! ๐ณ Stop 1: Oak Alley Plantation Famous for its breathtaking oak-lined entrance ๐ค๏ธ. Join the Big House Tour โ no photos inside, but you can snap pics from the balcony with a stunning view! ๐ธ ๐ Stop 2: Cajun Pride Swamp Tour Boat ride through the swamp โ alligators swimming right beside the boat! The guide feeds marshmallows to raccoons ๐ฆ and even brings out a baby gator for photos. We also spotted wild boars ๐! The guide fed raw meat to a full-grown gator โ unforgettable! Bus returns to New Orleans after the tour. ๐ฆช Dinner: Acme Oyster House Dozen Grilled Oysters ๐ฆช Buttery, tender, and rich โ a must-try! Fried Alligator ๐ Crispy outside, tender inside โ surprisingly delicious! New Orleans Medley A mix of Southern classics โ quite salty, but great for heavy flavor lovers. ๐ Tips: Save your tour confirmation email the night before. Bring sunscreen & bug spray! โ๏ธ๐ฆ Motion sickness? Take pills before the boat tour. #NewOrleans #NOLAFood #NOLATravel #TravelTips #SwampTour #PlantationTour
