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‘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.
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.
Options
Oak Alley and Swamp Tour Combo
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)
Reviews
3,202 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The bus guide and drivers were a joy and skilled
Chris C,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was an experience well worth the trip. Our guide and bus driver were both excellent. My only issue would be with the swamp boat guide. (Justin?) Handled his boat excellently. But we didnt need to hear his political or social views throughout out the trip. Also, while I get he thought it funny, his repeated use of the term when he couldn't get the wildlife to act as he desired he would say "this isn't a union job, you actually have to work" is a bit offensive to passengers how work hard everyday and are lucky enough to work in a union. While being the swamps of LA his leanings weren't any surprise to my family it wasn't appropriate for this setting and I would avoid using this company in the future based on my desire to leave those issues behind while on vacation.
Wow!!!
Brandon P,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00He was so awesome! Very friendly and very lovely, couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide, and gave us all the history information of a true local!!
The tour guide...
Steffani G,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00The tour guide knowledgeable and boat guide funny. Plantation laid out in an easy manner to navigate.
Oak plantation and swamp boat tour
Lisa B,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00What an amazing day filled with lasting memories. We learned a lot about the history on Louisiana and Or New Orleans. Made friendships and had a nice lunch. The oak plantation is beautiful. The swamp boat ride was also very educational and made for a great day.
Perfect day adventure
Lisa S,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Loved this experience! Our bus tour guide was very knowledgeable and interactive with us. Our boat tour guide was tons of fun and really got upclose and personal with the alligators.
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