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
3,356 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Day at the Plantation and Swamp
Rachael F,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful way to see both the Plantations and Swamps. Highly recommend asking for John Olivard as your tour guide. His humor and wealth of knowledge made the ride!
An amazing experience
tom s,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The plantation is incredible. The history is an amazing story. Captain Dustin on the swamp tour was great! Best swamp tour ever. Highly recommend this experience! It’s unforgettable.
Leave the driving to them!
melissasB2999WK,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really great way to spend the day! Leaving the driving/navigating to someone else was a real treat. Our driver, Alton, got us safely to the swamp boat tour, Oak Alley and back to the city. Our tour guide Jane was a hoot! She was very knowledgeable entertaining. Loved her New Orlean quiz at the end of the tour. The swamp boat tour was awesome - we saw so many animals and even got to see the gators jump out of the water to be fed. Oak Alley is beautiful and our guide there gave a very informative tour of the main house.
Cajun fun in the Sun
John L,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00.Our guide was authentic and informative. We saw lots of wild life. If you ever want to see an alligator up close this is the place! This was our favorite tour
Tour
923sherib,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Kate was a great tour guide lots of history and information. Glen was a great driver keeping us all safe. You don’t get enough time at the plantation. Seen lots of gators
Fun
D8640TPsuer,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lot of fun! It was interesting to learn about how the baby alligators are taken care of before getting released into the wild. Captain Dann is pretty entertaining!
Fun day! The plantation was beautiful. The airboat ride was awesome!
888angelt,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The bus driver was very nice. The plantation was beautiful and we were there for just the right amount of time. The airboat ride was the highlight of the day. Our guide, Rocky, born and raised on the Bayou, knew all of the places to go to see the alligators. We got to hold a baby alligator and he was able to get a big alligator on the boat while feeding it raw chicken. It was very exciting! Not to mention the really cool airboat ride!
Great Day
D3923WZsophiad,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour guide! We had a great time.
Unique experience
Carlos A,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a unique experience. Lots of history and interesting information. The grounds are beautiful and the food amazing.
Worth doing
mgar2410,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good value for money and an all round good tour. The plantation was really good and captain Dan on the swamp boat was brilliant. Very good tour
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