Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Overview
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7 hours 45 minutes
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This combination tour combines the best of the best! The best swamp tour with the best plantations along River Road.
See a variety of wildlife on a swamp boat ride and explore an authentic southern plantation on this tour from New Orleans. See alligators, egrets, raccoons and snakes during your ride around a private Louisiana swamp.
9am and 11am departure times tour Oak Alley Plantation and are 7 hours and 45 minutes in length returning to New Orleans at 4:45pm and 6:45pm respectively.
1pm departure time tours Destrehan Plantation and is 5 hours and 30 minutes in length returning to New Orleans at 6:30pm.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In order to help protect the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point -- just a short stroll from most downtown hotels.
Alternate Routes: Due to uneven and narrow paths, alternate routes may be necessary for guests traveling in wheelchairs.
9am & 11am = Oak Alley Plantation
1pm = Destrehan Plantation
Oak Alley Plantation is a Smoke Free Facility
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Oak Alley Plantation
9am & 11am Departures - 7 1/2 Hour Tour Your 1.5 hour Oak Alley experience will include a docent guided tour of the plantation home, a self guided tour of the grounds and many photo opportunities along the way. Save room for a Mint Julep or refreshment from the snack bar.
Lake Pontchartrain
Although called a lake, this is actually a large lagoon and brackish estuary fed by fresh water rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Covering 630 square miles (1600 km2) it is one of the largest wetlands in North America.
What‘s Included
Tour of either Oak Alley or Destrehan Plantation
Swamp Boat Tour
Round trip transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Narrated by a local guide
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
Food & Drink (Available for Purchase)
Gratuities
Options
Oak Alley and Swamp Tour Combo
Reviews
3,320 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Oak Ally in Winter is wonderful.
Mary R,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Oak Ally in Winter is wonderful. The swamp was very different in Winter, but Danny was a blast! In Oak Ally the gift shop and food are not on the sight map, but they are their.
My Family had an amazing time on this tour!
Journey12810771332,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My kids are 9 and 6 and we had a great time on this tour. We all liked the plantation, beautiful and educational. and the kids absolutely LOVED the swap tour. We saw SO many alligators, racoons, and pigs!
Great tour guide
582zahraz,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was well organized and the tour leader gave us a lot of information
Very informative and swamp tour with Capt. Dustin was great
julierO839BZ,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day with Robert and Capt. Dustin
Oak Alley and swamp tour
Tatje D,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We visited Oak Alley Plantation, others on our tour visited another plantation and were picked up to come back to oak alley for lunch. We had an early entry for our tour which was useful if you wanted to eat at the restaurant. Walking around the veranda of the big house we were able to see all the gardens, walking to the restaurant we were able to see the enslaves quarters. Not authentic but very accurate and nice information. We had the salad and grilled chicken, seafood gumbo and pecan pie. All very nice. We informed the waiter we were on a tour as were most patrons. We enjoyed this easy going tour. I had broken my leg 6 months before and was concerned with steps and stairs but it was not a rush rush event and I had no problem keeping up. After the plantations and lunch we drove for about35 minutes to the swamp tour. The swamp tour did not disappoint- I could understand about half of what our captain said but enjoyed him very much. We were able to see lots of turtles, raccoons, alligators, wild pigs and loads of raccoons. We were even able to hold a one year old baby alligator. Our tour guide (sorry I do not remember his name, older man.). Was wonderful with local information and information about our places we visited. Never felt rushed and enjoyed our day out of the city
I love the combination of...
Liwei H,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I love the combination of history and nature of this tour. The Oak Alley tour showed us the history of plantation life almost 200 years ago while the swamp tour showed us how the animals live in the local environment.
Learning experience
Janell R,,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful experience our guide Kimberly and our driver was excellent. Kimberly was so full of knowledge about New Orleans. She made our trip really interesting and exciting and the driver she did excellent work. I’m also a transit bus driver 49 years and her turns were perfect.
Great tour!!
Gina S,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable tour guides! Learned a lot on the bus drive. Swamp tour was a little cold so not many gators, but Dustin still made it fun! Oak Alley was beautiful! Would recommend this tour.
Raccoon craz
bryankremer1,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We didn’t expect much but this is a pretty cool ride on a boat and for to see some pretty cool animals
Swamp tour and Oak Alley
Craig C,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very timely. Excellent staff on the bus. Very informative and entertaining. Remember to eat breakfast and bring some snacks.
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