Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

2 hours • Admission Included

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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

4.76

3,388 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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108

Great tour and tour guide!
katetE1414GR,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The plantation visit was interesting and informative, as well as sad. The swamp tour was lots of fun. But what really made the trip special was our tour guide, Dianne. Warm and oersonable, professional and intelligent, she taught us much about the history of plantation life as well as current affairs in Nola. She welcomed questions and interacted with us in such a way that made the drive go by quickly.
Best tour of our New Orleans trip!
Joseph H,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The plantation tour was great but we really enjoyed the swamp tour! It was our favorite part of our trip to New Orleans. Our tour guide John was awesome and Dustin at the swamp tour was awesome as well. Highly recommend this trip!
Very informative and...
lidiya m,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative and interesting trip, especially about plantation history.Beatiful Oak Alley, history of slavery and families,that owned this place.And, surely,there was swamp boat ride with funny, entertaining capitan Jeremy.I would highly recommend this tour to all,who visit New Orleans.
Excellent day!
Judi A,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Don’t miss this combo tour! Excellent! Joann was our guide and had so many awesome stories and facts to share
Great day!
ColleenA K,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
A fun day away from the city and a great way to connect with history of the past and to explore nature. Alligators up closes and personal :).
Well worth the money
DrBSweden,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The daytrip was lots of fun. Our guide Robert was very knowledgeable, although he talked the whole time we were on the bus. Maybe some periods of quiet would've been nice. Danny, our captain on the swamp boat tour, was a lot of fun, and we saw loads of animals, including some surprises!
Highly recommended
danielbL2257YK,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very well organized tour to two must experience attractions in NOLA. Kate and Preston are an amazing team that made the day go really smoothly.
Great family day out
James H,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great day, very family friendly and well organised. Our tour guide, John, was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained throughout the trip. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
Plantation and swamp tour
janet c,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The bus ride was amazing Kate and Glenn were terrific. The plantation was good but I thought there would be more to do there. Swamp ride was amazing captain Dustin was incredible.
Highly Recommend!
Courtney M,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Such a fun day out! Our tour guide was very well informed and shared a ton of history and knowledge with us. My family of 6 loved the combined experiences. The plantation was truly beautiful and we all loved learning about the history of the people that worked there. The cabins that housed the enslaved were so interesting and a great educational experience for my kids. The restaurant there was very good. The swap tour was the highlight of the trip for my kids - they all loved learning about the flora and fauna and the highlight was seeing/holding the baby gator!