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
3,462 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome experience for the whole family.
Holly H,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding experience. We toured Oak Alley, beautiful plantation and had a great lunch on property. Next was a swamp boat ride. The captain went out of his way to show us wildlife. The Grayline tour lady was very friendly and knowledgeable! She made the bus ride enjoyable.
Lots of fun facts about...
Jeremy J,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of fun facts about the area and the different plantations. Swamp tour was great for the kids and others who haven’t been around the swamp!!
Our tour guide was super...
Hannah D,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and made the drive to the plantation (almost 2hrs) full of knowledge of the city, and the history of slavery. The plantation (we went to Oak Alley) was more glorified than I thought it would be, if I had to change anything about this trip I would’ve chosen to go to Whitney instead, learn more about the experience of the slaves, learn their stories.
The schedule was very...
Younsung L,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The schedule was very well-organized, the guide kept telling us historical information, and the captain of the swamp tour boat was really entertaining.
Alligators Galore
Tammy H,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We saw lots of wildlife on our tour. Our guide made sure each side of the boat had a view. He had lots of stories to share with us.
Very good trip
Ellen Y,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good trip, you won’t regret it. It is well organized and the plantation and the swamp tour are so interesting.
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.
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