Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

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

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

4.76

3,272 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Fun Full Day Trip
SerJohn88,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our driver was Stacy, & our tour guide was Kate. We had a great day. It really is a full day trip but it’s fun. We went in December so crowd sizes weren’t too crazy. My girlfriend got to hold a baby alligator.
Kate was a great tour guide
Ktate1988,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kate was a great tour guide! She knew so much about New Orleans history. I would recommend this anyone visiting the area and I want to go again!
Good day spent
nancy p,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Guide was great on the bus,do not remember his name 😕. At the plantation make sure you attend the talk they give about slavery he was excellent. The guide we had for plantation house was rude and condescending! Not the tours fault. It was a day well spent. The guide at swamp was very entertaining!
Wonderful Day Trip for all Ages
cynthiabT5749TX,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The bus ride over there was full of information, however, I would suggest that longer breaks happen. Non -top talking for 90 min is too much. The walking tour of Oak Alley was awesome! I love old houses and their restaurant had a wonderful dish that we could share. You can walk as much as you want. The best part was the Swamp boat tour. The Operator would not allow the dog guest to board, since dogs attract alligators. I felt very well taken care of! We did see an alligator, even in the cold of Dec! The Boat Captain also brought a baby alligator on board for us to hold. We saw many animals and a few birds on this tour.
It was as very good we...
Shaul B,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was as very good we recomrnend it. The guid was very intrersting. But we waited a vrery long time to the swomp tour.
A Must!
Marjorie G,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
the trip and guides were wonderful. all was explained thoroughly. the magnificent southern oak trees were mesmerizing. the swamp was fascinating - alligatores, hogs, graveyards, teepees, racoons and an opposum!
Fantastic tour
Kim B,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
So informative! Our guide Robert was great!!! Really told us of so much history and stories we all lived every minute!
Great way to spend a day
nancyhF7905TA,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had so much fun on this tour, which used up most of the day. The tour guide on the bus was very informative and the ride was interesting. The plantation was interesting, although the house wasn't that impressive by today's standards. The best was the talk at the slave quarters about their lives. The swamp tour was so much fun with Captain Tom! So many alligators, and they swim so fast! All in all, a great day.
MUST DO IN NOLA
laurenmU2426QD,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Overall, amazing experience! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and she hooked us up at each spot making sure we got the best guide for the swamp tour. 10/10!
Great tour
Daughertyjme,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative tour, with Kate as our tour guide. She was entertaining and knowledgeable. The Oak Ally Plantation was beautiful, and allowed a great glimpse into the past. The swamp tour portion was great as well. I would highly recommend this tour.