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
3,292 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So much history and cute animals
Hao R,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun, you get to see lots of animals in the swamp. Dionne is super knowledgeable and delivered the history and stories perfectly.
Excellent Trip and Experience!
Jam-a-lama,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this tour! Our driver was great and she was able to manuever the bus in some really tough areas making it look easy. The bus was extremely clean. Our tour guide Robert was phenominal. He has a wealth of knowledge about Louisiana history, land and people, not to mention about New Orleans and the plantations in the area and kept us informed the entire trip. We really enjoyed Oak Alley Plantation and the time allotted was perfect. The swamp boat ride was very nice as well and we got to see several gators, which our guide said was surprising because it is the time of year when they are not as active. There were several raccoons and regrets as well. We highly recommend this tour.
Both the plantation and...
Bernard L,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Both the plantation and swamp tour guides were excellent . They were all very knowledgeable and helpful.
Plantation and swamp tour was a great combo for a full day excursion
W7042ILkristiem,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour from pick up to drop off with a lot of history and fun along the way. Oak Alley Plantation was beautiful and the tour guide was top notch. At the swamp, out tour guide was entertaining and kept it fun. Would recommend!
Good tour
Robin S,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00House was nice swap tour only saw one gator in the water but still saw pigs and raccoons. Bus driver and tour guide were great.
Swap boat ride and Oak Alley Plantation
Manjula N,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour guide and bus driver was great, I was disappointed that we could not take pictures inside the plantation house, we were only allowed to take pictures of the yard. The swamp boat tour was great, we got to see alligators, raccoons and wild pigs. The boat captain/tour guide was knowledgeable and funny.
Great experience
C4296IBlindao,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Tour guide. Kate H was very interesting and informative. Driver, Melinda, was excellent. Swamp boat guide was really good, too!
Awesome
Susie M,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were able to see gators, wild hogs, raccoons, turtles. The weather was beautiful. Captain Dustin did a fantastic job. Highly recommend Cajun Pride a swamp Tour.
A must see if you enjoy...
Tammi B,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A must see if you enjoy history. The guide was truely knowledgeable and we really enjoyed our time there.
Plantation made the trip worthwhile
jonathan l,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Very good and informative The trip was well organised and ran on time . The overall activity was as advertised although the swamp experience was poor
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