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
3,352 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great tour
Flyer305620,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on this tour with my sister to celebrate my retirement. We took the tour with Jane (the guide) and Alton (the driver). They were both excellent. Jane was amazing. Her knowledge and enjoyment of her home in New Orleans was obvious. Her stories were captivating and informative. Our guide on the Swamp tour was a multigenerational Cajun man whose knowledge and experience as well as his story telling made the experience very special. The plantation tour was also very good incorporating both the beauty of the setting and the reality of using enslaved people. This tour is worth it
Strong first half; list steam in the second half
Rodney S,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great traveling on their bus with zero worries about traffic and having the ability to really look around. The plantation was really amazing to see and learn about, in spite of the way labor was obtained for this type of operation. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and extremely nice, but was not as smooth and comfortable as most guides I'm use to; had some work on being more organized. 5 for plantation; 3 for swamp tour gives the average of 4 that I gave. Our kind of had I feel of driving around a guy's back yard watching him feed the wildlife he's trained to come in.
Great family/couples outing!
kimmN2317KY,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this excursion! The bus ride was about 1.25-1.5 hours from the city but was fairly entertaining. Bus is cold so bring a jacket! It was very nice to be able to leave belongings on the bus. The plantation was lovely, but the heart of this trip was the swamp tour where we saw all kinds of wildlife, including racoons, boar, and alligators. The tour guide "Captain Tom" was a Cajun Crack-Up! He was hilarious!! He made the trip so very memorable and knew what he was doing for sure! Left at 0900 and still made it back in time to enjoy the city in the afternoon/evening! A bonus--no going hungry! Great restaurant for lunch on plantation grounds!
Awesome Swamp & Plantation experience!
Aillene B,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this tour! The Oak Alley Plantation is the place to go. Amazing to see this historical place. Jane our bus tour guide & Stacy our driver were incredible hosts. The swamp tour was fun & interesting as well. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area, who wants to see other things than just the French Quater.
Must do when visiting NOLA!
Alice F,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour bus guide, Robert was excellent. Knowledgeable and funny! Plantation tour was both moving and informative. Loved Capt. Danny on our swamp tour. Saw plenty of wildlife and alligators up close. Highly recommend both tours.
Very instructive,...
William C,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very instructive, especially the slave walk through. Brought slavery from a vague concept to a real life experience.
Swamp tour was amazing!
Makenzie B,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kate and Preston were amazing! The swamp tour was sooo fun and the plantation was beautiful! I never have had a bad Viator tour and this exceeded expectation!
Nicely done.
Joseph B,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Oak Alley + Cajun Pride Swamp tour. Well organized, great guides, stayed on schedule. Would recommend.
Great History Facts and the best was last on the swamp.
Vacation789005,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a rainy time at the Plantation and did enjoy what we saw. The swamp bayou part of the tour was so much fun. We saw several alligators, wild hogs, raccoons, and some ducks from South America. The captain was creole and did a great job.and unfortunately I can’t remember his name. John was our guide and shared a lot of history with us on this all day tour.
Captain was a hoot!
Jessica F,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very good experience. Our tour guide Kimberly was super nice and very enthusiastic about all things New Orleans and its surrounding area. The swamp boat captain was extremely entertaining! We had lunch at the Oak Alley restaurant it was quite good and I highly recommend the blackberry mint julep.
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