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
3,257 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip. I would suggest it to anyone interested in the historic south
jasonwH1230SO,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oak Alley was amazing. I wish we had seen it sooner. It is very beautiful inside and out. The workers were all very friendly and seemed happy to have us there.
Excellent but not on a school day.
Kelly D,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The swamp trip was amazing. We saw so many alligators! I was surprised this late in the year. The scenery was also amazing.m! I will say though that I’m not a fan of feeding the wildlife. The tour to the plantation was good but if I could do it again, I wouldn’t go on a school day. Pirate Nation had a ton of kids there broken into groups of about 10 each and spread out across all the exhibits. The kids were just being kids but there was no escape and it did take away from the solemnity of the slave quarters and the quiet that you felt should be part of the experience.
Great experience! Jane...
Heidi W,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Jane was extremely knowledgable and made the tour fun! I've taken this tour before, but had friends join us this time. They had such a great time! Highly recommend this tour.
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634sydneyc,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The plantation was beautiful and the tour guide was very informative. We wished they talked more about life on the plantation, but that is not the focus for this tour. The swamp tour was a lot of fun. Although it was more like visiting a zoo as they feed the wild animals so they are always around. I wish it was more of a natural experience
The swamp tour was great....
Brent N,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The swamp tour was great. Very enjoyable. The Oak Alley plantation was interesting, but the house tour was decidedly lacking. Little information about the house itself. The tour guide was unenthusiastic, at best. Relatively details about the home itself. Our bus tour guide (Jane?) was excellent. Very interesting and informative.
Wonderful Tour with Entertaining and Knowledgeable Guides
garygleck,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a wonderful visit to Oak Alley Plantation and swamp tour. Kimberly was a an entertaining tour guide who provided a wealth of information. Tom on the bayou ride was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. We wondered if Tom had a chance to breathe as he was non stop. We really enjoyed his running commentary.. We would highly recommend this tour.
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.
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