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‘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
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
Reviews
3,249 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fun filled day with knowable tour guides
Shannan O,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour guide in the bus trip to the plantation. Great tour at the plantation, lots of time to wander around the property and eat before leaving for the swamp tour. The swamp boat ride was great! Highly recommend this tour.
Swamp boat tour was...
Michael V,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Swamp boat tour was amazing. We saw aligarors, raccoons, and wild boars. Our guide was awesome and very funny. I definitely recommend this tour.
Awesome
NikkiLee M,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Danny was very authentic & truly an expert of the swamp tour. We saw so much wildlife, I got to feed many alligators and hold Bruce a baby. Best experience, I look forward to my next trip. JoAnn is a fellow teacher, she thoroughly explained the slither by the river. Very knowledgable.
Fun day. Captain Dustin...
john d,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun day. Captain Dustin was great. Also enjoyed walking the plantation and experiencing the history.
Trip
Rene J,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A vera good trip, aok park was good and so til sump A good time to se the oak and a good trip on the boat The busdriver and the guide was good to
Had a great time. The...
Diane R,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Had a great time. The tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of the city. The plantation tour was informative and the guide was friendly and happy to answer all questions. The swamp tour was uniquely enjoyable with the Captain going out of his way to entertain us.
Interesting friendly tour m
Liesl W,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide, very informative and friendly. Dwane a great driver. The plantation was incredible and we loved the freedom to walk around, shops was lovely. Picnic tables available to eat your own food.
Keep all body part inside...
Patricia K,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Keep all body part inside the boat. Gators know you’re there! Lol. Cajun Tommy was an excellent tour guide as he lives right there and can prepare anything from the swamp. Very experienced swamped. Highly recommend this tour.
Kate and Nyjia were...
Eriberta V,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kate and Nyjia were great. Kate was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained the whole way to and back. The swamp tour guide was also great. Funny and so knowledgeable.
Worth the time and money. Fun for whole family.
Christine K,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a blast! Captain Danny was a hoot. Saw tons of gators and critters. They make sure to try and spin around where they can so everyone can get their pics. Cute souvenirs in shop. Would highly recommend.
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