New Orleans Swamp Boat and Plantation Tour
4.8
2,415 Ratings
New Orleans
Experience the thrill of a swamp boat ride and the charm of a southern plantation on this New Orleans tour. Spot wildlife and explore Oak Alley Plantation.
Duration:
7 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Oak Alley Plantation - 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.
- Cajun Pride Swamp Tours - This privately owned wildlife refuge ensures that you won’t encounter any other boats during your peaceful journey into the swamp. Local Cajun captains share personal tales of their own swamp explorations and fascinating information on the plants and wildlife you’ll encounter. The primitive beauty of moss draped cypress tress and abundant wildlife guarantees some amazing pictures! Enjoy a beverage and snack from the open air pavilion.
- 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.
- I-10 Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge - View the spillway, a flood control operation in the Lower Mississippi west of New Orleans. The spillway, when open, allows floodwaters from the Mississippi River to flow into Lake Pontchartrain and thence into the Gulf of Mexico.
What's Included
- Exciting swamp boat tour
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Informative guided tour of a historic plantation home
- Convenient narrated round-trip transportation by a local guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Food & Drink (Available for Purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Combine the ultimate experiences with this fusion tour! Experience the superior swamp tour and top-notch plantation on River Road.
Embark on a wildlife-filled swamp boat ride and set foot on a traditional southern plantation on this excursion from New Orleans. Spot alligators, egrets, raccoons, and snakes as you navigate around a secluded Louisiana swamp, following a visit to Oak Alley Plantation.
- 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
Location
Gray Line New Orleans
Toulouse Street
Departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River (at the Steamboat Natchez Dock), just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Please arrive 15 minutes before boarding to check in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Pstgerma
Apr 24, 2024
Exceptional knowledge by host Dionne to explain history and provide education. - One of the best parts of the trip was the information and knowledge that Dionne provided. Her background and family history was a large contribution to the overall experience and pleasure of the excursion. The Swamp Boat Ride was exciting with lots of wildlife, and the feeding of alligators off of the boat was exciting. They are BIG.
Oak Alley was a wonderful history of a plantation and grandeur of the day.
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Clifford_f
Apr 24, 2024
Swamping and plantationing - Diane the guid and the driver dwayne both gave use a great journey with all there local knowledge..answered all questions..stopped for photos along the way..our swamp guide Tom knew where all the gators hung out..The best 7hrs spent on our visit to new orleans.
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Katrin_w
Apr 24, 2024
Interesting + fun day - We had a great time! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and we saw a bunch of alligators. I don’t think as much time is needed on the plantation but I would definitely recommend it.
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Ute_g
Apr 24, 2024
Most recommendable - At the plantation a look into the past and during the swamp boat ride a close understanding of nature. Both activities explained thoroughly and with passion.
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Stephaniegy1164gv
Apr 24, 2024
Plantation and Swamp Tour - Dionne and Dewayne were great very informative about the history of new orleans. Would recommend. The plantation and swamp people were great also. Tom at the swamp was really good.
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Marycatherine_c
Apr 23, 2024
Swamp tour - Our tour guide was very informative! I left New Orleans knowing more than I did when I arrived! 10/10 I would do the tour again!
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Chris_t
Apr 23, 2024
Great way to spend the day! - The narrator Early was the Best! Very informative and fun! Brand new bus also. Was way more than we were expecting!
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Manuel_v
Apr 23, 2024
Must do - Great trip, Captain Brandon was amazing, great humor and alot of fun, Elizabeth made the trip go smooth with her knowledge of New Orleans during the drove and Tiffany drove around like a seasoned pro.....
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Angelia_p
Apr 24, 2024
Well paced, fun and informative! - The bus ride was comfortable and the tour guide was friendly and knowledgable. He helped make the trip go by fast! The plantation was impressive and their restaurant was fast, affordable and good food. The swamp boat tour was a bit disappointing as far as "swamps" go, it was more like traveling down a river but I learned that is what they call a bayou in the south. So it wasn't their fault, it was my expectations. And the boat captain, Brandon, was extremely personable, funny, and friendly which ended up making the whole experience a win in the end. Overall, it was well paced, handled by experts at every step and was a great way to spend a day if you are in the area. I recommend it.
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Sheila_b
Apr 24, 2024
Overall Great - Earley our bus tour guide was knowledgeable, welcoming and comprehensive in his stories.
The plantation was as expected.
The swamp/bayou tour was great, although the animals did seem more 'trained' than 'wild'.
Overall great experience.
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