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
Destrehan and Swamp Tour Combo
Destrehan Plantation Swamp: 11am & 1pm tour is 5.5 hours and visits Destrehan Plantation with Swamp Boat Tour-(Oak Alley is NOT included in this option)
Reviews
3,138 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun get a way !
connylarson,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Clark and Denise where amazing! Love the stories and smooth ride. The plantation was very beautiful but the swamp tour was so fun!
Excellent tour
GerardoAlfonso M,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kate excellent guide and Alton the driver. Excellent work. Very pleasant Kate without being saturated with information or reckless. The tour was very nice, all interesting
Amazing
Holly F,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing! Jane was the best! I highly recommend this tour. So good to get out of the quarter. See beautiful the Mississippi River and countryside.
I highly recommend the...
Allison C,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00I highly recommend the Plantation and Swamp Tour! The plantation was beautiful and served as a powerful, sobering reminder of American history. But the swamp tour truly stole the show—it was unforgettable. We saw alligators snapping up marshmallows like Pac-Man, and even got surprise visits from raccoons and wild pigs. Our tour guide was hilarious and kept us laughing the whole time. Such a fun and unique experience!
Interesting Sights, But Lacking in Execution
Michael M,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
3.00The tour was okay, but not particularly memorable. The biggest issue was the tour guide unfortunately, they were very hard to understand, which made it difficult to follow along or get much out of the commentary. While the locations themselves were interesting, overall I didn’t feel it was the best value for the price. I’m glad I experienced it once, but I probably wouldn’t do it again or recommend it over other tour options in the area.
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