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
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,460 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do!!!
Amy P,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The plantation was beautiful, and our guide was very knowledgeable. The restaurant on site has spectacular food and exceeded our expectations (get the chicken gumbo!!!). After the plantation, we went to Cajun Pride for a swamp boat tour. Dustin was incredible! We saw raccoons, wild pigs, and alligators up close and personal!!! At the end, we even got to hold a baby alligator.
Robert our Tour guide was...
Holly S,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Robert our Tour guide was very informative regarding the local history of the plantations. He was entertaining to listen to and very knowledgeable when asked questions about New Orleans culture and history. Dominique our bus driver has a skill set to be able to drive that bus around those tight corners and crazy walking pedestrians. They were quite the combination and we wouldn't have been able to enjoy our tour without them both!! Absolutely book this tour!!
Amazing experience
Eleanor B,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour! The scenery was gorgeous, several gators got right up to the boat, and the guide was informative and entertaining. So much more than we expected. We will definitely do this again for our next trip to NOLA.
So awesome.
Heather B,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The plantation tour was full of history and fun facts. The swamp boat tour was so amazing. Our tour guide for both were just amazing. I promise you won’t regret booking this.
Brilliant day trip
Nonameslefttouse,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip with Gray Line. Donald our driver was lovely and our tour guide Kate H was very knowledgeable goving us a wealth of information en route. Very comfy coach too. The Oak Alkey plantation was excellent and very interesting. The Swamp boat tour was fab. Captain Duston was interesting and amusing and we saw many alligators and boars and raccoons and also got to hold a baby alligator. Brilliant all round day.
Awesome experience. Huge thanks to swamp team
Svitlana G,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the best experience ever!!! A lot of gators, friendly team, well organized. I would give it 10 stars 😍😍😍
Oak Alley and Swamp Boat tour
Carra h,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great educational tour of the Oak Alley Plantation and swamp boat tour. Dustin was a great tour guide and had a lot of knowledge about the swamp
Oak Alley tour/Swamps
BackPacker242188,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the tour! Our tour guide John was very knowledgeable!We learned a lot about the city of New Orleans! Our captain Tom was as good-he gave us a good tour around the swamps-it felt as If the animals were his family💙We loved the Oak Alley tour as well…so Much history! Highly recommend this tour!
Great Plantation & Swamp Tour Experience
Alejandra V,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to New Orleans. The plantation was beautiful and full of interesting history, and the swamp tour gave us the chance to see local wildlife and learn more about the area. Our guide was personable, funny, and kept everyone engaged throughout the day. Even though I can’t remember his name, he did a fantastic job making the experience enjoyable and informative. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting New Orleans!
The plantation tour was...
Carrie S,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The plantation tour was underwhelming, except for the trees. The swamp tour was AWESOME! I won’t say any more because I don’t want to write any spoilers.
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