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
3,420 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Tour
Sharon C,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our hosts, Jane and Otis (driver) were amazing all day!! The plantation was gorgeous and the tour was very educational!! The swamp tour was truly the best I’ve been on, our captain was just amazing!!!
A fun way to spend the day
Lindsay L,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Tour Guide John did an excellent job. The Live Oaks at Oak Alley are a spectacular sight. The staff and tour guides were well informed and very nice. The swamp boat tour was an adventure. It was fun getting to see the alligators so close. Our boat captain was funny and very brave!
Swamp Ride to Remember!
Marc G,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The swamp ride was excellent!!! We saw so many alligators, racoons and wild boars with babies!! They all loved the marshmallows and corn. We watched as Dustin fed the alligators with raw chicken and he was almost the meal!! We also got to hold a baby alligator-yes, it was live!
Great experience
Pedro B,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Excelent tour guide, very informative. The plantation visit provided a good insight on living conditions at he time. The swamp biatvride was a memorabke experience. Steongly recommend.
GREAT DAY
180tamarav,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miss Kimberly made the bus ride to and from the venues interesting and fun! I would take this tour again just to listen to her. Oak Alley was an interesting representation of its era. Ethan was our boat driver/tour guide for the swamp tour, and I would say the same about him. He kept us entertained the entire time with alligators, turtles, boars, and many stories making me want to hunt Nutria rats at night. He also gave us a show with alligators which was fun.
Good time
BC72FB,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A good historical plantation tour followed by an amazing gator tour. Dustin did a great job showing us all the wildlife.
Fun all day
Tourist09425879061,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time on our plantation/swamp tour. Our driver Dominique was amazing and our tour guide Kate was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Wonderful
anntO3707GS,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Dustin was awesome! We saw lots of alligators, wild boars and raccoons. Wonderful!
Wonderful Tour With the Exception of Our Tour Guide.
Margie R,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This is a wonderful tour. The only reason I could not give it 4 stars was because of our tour guide, Robert. While he was certainly knowledgeable, he was arrogant and condescending. He spoke to us like we were 5 years old. He reprimanded a passenger in front of the entire bus when she arrived late to the bus. When we arrived at the plantation, he told us that we better be back in the bus at 1:00 or the bus would leave without you and you’ll have to find your own way back. This man should not be dealing with tourists. He is not a positive representative for the tour company. The tour of Oak Alley Plantation was very interesting. You got to see where the enslaved workers lived and learned about their rolls in the plantation. You also learned about the family who owned the Plantation and their personal enslaved individuals and their family. . The grounds are beautiful. The swamp tour was awesome. Our boat captain was Captain Dustin. He had a very special relationship with the animals we met in the swamp, he was very personable and entertaining. If you get a choice I highly recommend you request to be on his boat tour.
Amazing Guide
Samantha C,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide JoAnn was an incredibly friendly person who was incredibly knowledgeable about the past and current events.
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