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
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,451 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome experience. Huge thanks to swamp team
Svitlana G,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the best experience ever!!! A lot of gators, friendly team, well organized. I would give it 10 stars 😍😍😍
Oak Alley and Swamp Boat tour
Carra h,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great educational tour of the Oak Alley Plantation and swamp boat tour. Dustin was a great tour guide and had a lot of knowledge about the swamp
Oak Alley tour/Swamps
BackPacker242188,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the tour! Our tour guide John was very knowledgeable!We learned a lot about the city of New Orleans! Our captain Tom was as good-he gave us a good tour around the swamps-it felt as If the animals were his family💙We loved the Oak Alley tour as well…so Much history! Highly recommend this tour!
Great Plantation & Swamp Tour Experience
Alejandra V,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to New Orleans. The plantation was beautiful and full of interesting history, and the swamp tour gave us the chance to see local wildlife and learn more about the area. Our guide was personable, funny, and kept everyone engaged throughout the day. Even though I can’t remember his name, he did a fantastic job making the experience enjoyable and informative. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting New Orleans!
The plantation tour was...
Carrie S,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The plantation tour was underwhelming, except for the trees. The swamp tour was AWESOME! I won’t say any more because I don’t want to write any spoilers.
A combo tour that’s 100% worth it
shanmarie220,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dionne has truly been a delight when she was leading us in our tour. Truly a master of her own research into the area. Oak Alley was quite picturesque as in the pictures and there was a part in that particular tour that you can go through to learn about the daily lives that the enslaved people had gone through, which was a sobering reminder of the times back then. The swamp tour was dependent on the mood of the critters and despite being mating season for the crocs, there were still plenty we got to see on the tour as well as other wildlife like pigs, raccoons, and birds. Surprisingly, there were hardly any mosquitoes! We forgot the name of our swamp boat guide but he was a former firefighter who showed us Louie the baby croc yesterday 5/29/26.
Wonderful day trip
nancy l,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The staff for the trip to and from as well as the swamp staff were very friendly cordial and knowledgeable
Wow! Great Tour!!
D5693JCseanp,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’ve been on several tours on vacations and this was by far the BEST. Grayline tours were awesome. Our bus driver was great and our tour guide Jane was non stop with information and fun stories. Oak alley plantation was really beautiful and interesting. At the swamp tour, our boat captain Dustin was amazing, he had great jokes, info and even music. We had up close encounters with lots gators, raccoons and wild hogs. Highly recommend
A definite experience.
Sara K,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jane and Dwayne were awesome! Jane provided interesting facts during the bus rides. The plantation was absolutely beautiful and the swamp tour was so much fun. Dustin was hilarious. He also gave us a lot of information and kept the ride very interactive. Highly recommend both!
Jane is incredible! Amazing tour
Sweta C,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a tour!!! Jane was incredible and her knowledge was beyond amazing. She had beautiful stories and not boring at all. Very kind. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. If you’re visiting New Orleans you must book this tour if you’re a history buff. Oak alley plantation was incredible and we had many sightings of the gators during swamp ride. Amazing experience!! Highly recommend Jane!
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