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
3,431 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don't miss this tour!
jane a,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the best thing we did in New Orleans. Our guide in the bus was great. She gave us lots of information and made travel fun. The. Us was very comfortable and had AC (and a toilet if needed.) we enjoyed the information and beauty of the plantation despite the difficult topic of slavery. Captain Robertson gave us an amazing swamp tour. We saw alligators, boars, raccoons, birds, and a turtle! We got to hold a small alligator. He was daring to feed the wildlife. (Chicken and marshmallows-- should be called swampmallows lol) It was beautiful in the swamp and his music added a nice touch. I highly recommend this tour. Getting both done in a day is wonderful!
Highly recommend.
incalgary,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative. Tons of information shared by our local tour guide. The Oak Alley Plantation is a short guided visit. The swamp tour was excellent! We were glad we booked this full day tour. Highly recommend.
Fun and educational. I...
Dorothy S,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun and educational. I forgot the name of our tour guide but she was very good and knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans. And the swamp tour was excellent, fun and the captain was entertaining. Highly recommend this tour.
fun and informative
melinda2of8,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Swamp Boat Ride was so fun. Captain Thomas was informative, down-to-earth, and funny. We were able to see several alligators, wild hogs, raccoons, various birds, turtles. Captain Thomas let us hold a baby alligator (mouth had a tight band on it) and told us about the products he hand makes with the wild animals he hunts. He made us all feel very welcome on his swamp boat. Oak Alley Plantation is beautiful with so much history. The tour guide (Keja) was very informative and knowledgeable as she answered several questions along the tour.
Swamp trip
gpszczech,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you did not hold live alligator, you will have a chance. Ps. It is perfectly safe.
Oak Valley House and Swamp Tour Combo Excellent
Dawn B,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00House and oak drive & grounds beautiful. Swamp tour excellent saw lots alligators, wild pigs & babies & racoons and Justin our boat driver made it lots of fun. Dionne tour guide was lovely and very informative and our bus driver was very competent and lovely.
Plantation and swamp tour
Chris H,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Weather was perfect, tour guides were fun and very informative. Loved Captain Dustin and Robert, both gave a lot of New Orleans history.
An amazing day!
Regina B,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour! From the plantation tour at Oak Alley with Kimberly, to the swamp tour with Captain Dustin. I cant think of a better time! The plantation was gorgeous with alot of history and Dustin was really down to earth and funny. His interaction with the wildlife was amazing and such fun to watch. I would recommend this tour with Gray Lines and Cajun Pride swamp tours as a must when in New Orleans.
Awesome Experience!
Brenda K,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour package and we found it to be well worth the money. Our guide, Kimberly, was super knowledgeable about all things New Orleans. She was informative, fun and very engaging. Oak Alley included a guided tour of the home and self tour of the grounds. We enjoyed a wonderful gumbo lunch at the restaurant onsite and enjoyed the shopping and amenities. The swamp tour was a lot of fun and we saw lots of critters, including alligators, raccoon, pigs, Great Blue Heron, and egrets. The boat captain was engaging and we learned and saw a lot. Tour started and ended on time and was a great way to see the outskirts of New Orleans.
Fabulous
Alex m,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice enriching experience, we loved the visit of the colonial house that traces well the ordeal of the slaves. Then the boat ride to see the alligators was fabulous. The guide did his utmost to see a lot of wild pig alligators , raccoons, it was really fabulous.
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