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
3,328 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful swamp! Brat tour ever!
Sharlene B,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour on the purple boat! A true Louisiana swamp experience! I believe our captains name was Rick, but not sure. He entertained and educated at the same time as driving a boat. We saw lots of gators, pigs and raccoons, and a Blue Heron. The swamp was beautiful!
Unfortunately, the Oak...
Marina V,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Unfortunately, the Oak Alley tour was hard to understand because of the southern accent. The 20% we understood was interesting. The swamp tour was very entertaining. The captain Justin was fun to watch and listen. But we paid for both parts…
One of the best tours of my life!
ronjon9191,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Robert was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. His knowledge on the subject of the swamp, the plantations and all things New Orleans/Louisiana was immense. Alton (spelling?) our driver was professional and kept us safe. The drive was comfortable and relaxing.
A lovely day in the bayou
Sasha L,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My family and I really enjoyed this tour. We started with a walking tour of the Oak Alley Plantation. The big walkway with the Virgina love oaks made for some great photos. They had a cute little country store with lots of homemade treats and snacks. The cafe was nice too. Then we took a swamp boat tour of the bayou and saw lots of gators, mostly smaller ones as the big ones hibernate through the winter. We also saw lots of raccoons and feral pigs.
Would highly recommend.
Hannah T,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really good day out. The plantation was so informative and the guides were brilliant. The swamp tour was amazing and we saw so many alligators. We also had the pleasure of holding a baby gator. We would highly recommend as a day out.
Kimberly, Alton and...
Heather H,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kimberly, Alton and Captain Danny are wonderful guides. They made our experience even better w their knowledge and enthusiasm!!! Loved them and loved the tours!!!
The tour bus was new and...
Heather Y,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour bus was new and beautiful which made the ride to the different locations very easy. Our driver Melinda was great and our tour guide was very educated on the history of the plantation and the bayou. Oak Alley is gorgeous and every facility in the place is clean and nice. The swamp tour was so good and we saw many boar, raccoons and alligators. Great tour and highly recommend!!
Great Trip!!!!
judylI935QL,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The swamp boat ride was incredible. Our captain was very entertaining and enthusiastic. He was so knowledgeable about all the wildlife we saw which included alligators, raccoons, wild pigs, fish and birds. I highly recommend this trip!!!
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour
FurgeRoka,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00GreyLine Tour with Jane and Robert Tour Guides were just a perfect Team who brought us to Oak Alley Plantations and Swamp Tour. It was informative with amazing stories. It was well organized as expected from the description. I fully recommend them if you want to hear old history of New Orleans, Plantations, Krokodiles :)
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.
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