Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘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

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.

2 hours•Admission Included

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.

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Destrehan and Swamp Tour Combo

Destrehan Plantation Swamp: 11am & 1pm tour is 5.5 hours and visits Destrehan Plantation with Swamp Boat Tour-(Oak Alley is NOT included in this option)

Oak Alley and Swamp Tour Combo

Reviews

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3,114 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Great tour! Lots of...
Trissa W,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour! Lots of history and timing everywhere was great. Kate and Tania were great. Would recommend.
Great experience all around!!
Crystal H,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great time with the family! Our guide was imformative and fun to be with. Bring your cameras and be ready to snap some good pics of the gators ans other wikdlife up close and personal. 😊
Kate was great!
Amanda B,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The driver and guide, Kate were great! Lots to do and great info! Loved each part of it. Wish there was more info about the bus ride when I got my tickets. But loved all of it!
One of the best vacay tours
Tami V,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
One of the best experiences on a tour. Dominique was a great driver and Kate was an animated,, enthusiastic, and informative guide. She was super clear in giving instructions and full of interesting stories and facts. There were ample bathroom stops, places to replenish water, beverage and food purchases. The plantation grounds at Oak Valley were impressive. Right out of Gone with the Wind. The tour guide of the interior of the home was interesting. It was great to walk around the balcony while sipping a mint julip. The Cafe was reasonable, where I had a muffaletta. The swamp tour was the highlight. Daniel was hilarious, exceptional in his making sure everyone on either side of the boat had ample photo opportunities to capture the numerous gators, families of raccoons and wild pigs. I held a baby gator that was a truly unique experience. Loved it! Btw, the bathrooms were all clean and air conditioned at each location. This was an unexpected perk that made the entirety of the tour truly exceptional.
So much more than we thought we were getting!
Samantha K,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Robert was so knowledgeable and gave us so much great context on New Orleans and life around that time that set up our experience at Oak Alley and the swamp tour super well. He was charismatic and kept our attention too on the bus ride. Everything ran efficiently and on time as well. Stacey was a lovely bus driver too.