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Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Overview

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.

City: New Orleans

Tue 29 Apr

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Starting at $126.00

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Tue 29 Apr

Starting at $126.00

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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

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.

Destrehan Plantation

1pm Departure Only - 5 1/2 hour tour Established in 1787, Destrehan is the oldest documented plantation home in the lower Mississippi Valley. It is also the closest to New Orleans. Built by Free Person Of Color Charles Pacquet, she has survived colonial and civil wars, occupation by the Union Army, abandonment, decay and restoration, and has now been preserved in all its glory for you to enjoy. A short drive away from the grand River Road, you'll experience another another side of Louisiana culture in the Manchac Swamp. Cruise through this private wetland with homegrown captains who, like the early Cajuns, sustain their way of life fishing, hunting and trapping. Alligators recognize tour boats as part of their normal environment. Unafraid and responsive to their boat captain's call, they peek out from underbrush and between moss-draped trees, frequently coming directly to the boat. In the safety and comfort of the boat, you can actually come within a few feet of jumping gators.

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

Debra_C

Mar 2025

Great excursion history and excitement. Guides friendly and knowledgeable. Foods available and good. Go

Andrea_S

Mar 2025

Fantastic tour! The tour guide was hilarious. Saw raccoons, wild boars and of course alligators. Highly recommend!

anjabT4506ST

Mar 2025

The tour was great! We had a lovely tourguide, her name was Kate H., she provided so much information about the history of New Orleans during the bus ride. The fist stop was at Oak Alley, where we got tickets for a guided tour inside the big house. After that we had plenty of time to have a look around the rest of the plantation, it was very impressiv. The stop at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours was also really nice. We got the chance to make a lot of photos and to see a lot of different animals. The captain of the boat of course fed the animals, but that is how they ensure that tourists can see a lot of wildlife. I don‘t think that is bad in general, but maybe the should use more species-appropriate food for that.