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
3,408 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun!!
Cathy G,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on this tour! The plantation was beautiful and informative. The swamp ride was exciting! Our guide even fed the alligators up close and personal! A definite tour to go on!
Ok for a Family
Barbara S,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice Blend of Activities for a Family. Plantation nice, the stately oaks beautiful. Tour guide was somewhat funny. Yuengling Brewery was founded in 1829, not 1928. Swamp tour was a bit juvenile.
The tour guide was very...
Maureen M,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was very knowledgeable of the history of Louisiana. The plantation was very beautiful and the swamp tour was very entertaining . So glad I booked this tour.
Great day tour from New Orleans
kevinmobbs,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oak Alley Plantation steps you back to yesteryear. Jane our guide from Grey Line was so informative and had lived all the history of her stories. Dustin on the swamp boat will put on a Cajun alligator, wild bore and mongoose show you won’t believe.
Swamp Tour well worth it!
Sherri I,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The Plantation was kind of “meh” but the swamp tour was well worth it. Authentic guide and alligators galore! The bus guide was a little too history focused and serious. Didn’t even ask the usual “where’s everybody from?” ice breaker. We had to raise our hand to speak. But on the way home, she shared her Katrina experience which was most interesting.
The plantation and swamp...
Terri D,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The plantation and swamp tour were very good. The God on the bus was terrible. He knew a lot of information, but he would go off on tangent and he talked continuously when we were on the bus most of what he said was irrelevant .I would never want to be on another tour with him. However, the two places were very nice and it was very organized. He needs to be told to quit talking so much.
Great captain tons of wildlife
Gloria E,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our captain, Tom, was so funny and knowledgeable. Made the trip very memorable and enjoyable. Saw so much wildlife and even had the chance to hold a baby alligator
Great tour. Our guide and...
David D,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Our guide and a teacher with a lot of knowledge and experience. Easy to follow along and understand. The swamp part of the tour was very good as we saw and learned about how the critters showed themselves. Alligators, boars, raccoons, egrets, etc.
Something different and fun to do in New Orleans
Gwendolyn L,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The plantation was beautiful and well worth the visit. We could not believe the number of animals we saw on the swamp tour. Captain Tom was both knowledgeable and funny.
Great trip
Wayne M,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day out. Lovely modern air conditioned bus great driver and tour guide in Robert and Kate. All went according to plan. The plantation tour was fantastic with great places to eat and the swamp tour was fun. Highly recommended
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