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New Orleans Swamp Boat and Plantation Tour
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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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
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Oak Alley Plantation - Departures at 9am & 11am - 7.5 Hour Tour
Enjoy a 1.5-hour experience at Oak Alley, featuring a docent-led tour of the plantation house, a self-guided exploration of the grounds, and numerous photo opportunities. Be sure to try a Mint Julep or a refreshment from the snack bar. - Lake Pontchartrain - Despite its name, this…
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Oak Alley Plantation - Departures at 9am & 11am - 7.5 Hour Tour
Enjoy a 1.5-hour experience at Oak Alley, featuring a docent-led tour of the plantation house, a self-guided exploration of the grounds, and numerous photo opportunities. Be sure to try a Mint Julep or a refreshment from the snack bar. - Lake Pontchartrain - Despite its name, this is a vast lagoon and brackish estuary, nourished by freshwater rivers and linked to the Gulf of Mexico. Spanning 630 square miles (1600 km2), it ranks among the largest wetlands in North America.
- I-10 Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge - Observe the spillway, a flood control system located in the Lower Mississippi, west of New Orleans. When activated, it channels floodwaters from the Mississippi River into Lake Pontchartrain and subsequently into the Gulf of Mexico.
- Cajun Pride Swamp Tours - This privately owned wildlife refuge ensures a serene journey into the swamp without encountering other boats. Local Cajun captains share personal stories of their swamp adventures and intriguing details about the flora and fauna you will see. The untouched beauty of moss-covered cypress trees and diverse wildlife promises stunning photographs! Enjoy a drink and snack at the open-air pavilion.
What's Included
- Tour of either Oak Alley or Destrehan Plantation
- Swamp Boat Tour
- Round trip transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Narrated by a local guide
- Tour of either Oak Alley or Destrehan Plantation
- Swamp Boat Tour
- Round trip transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Narrated by a local guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Food & Drink (Available for Purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Food & Drink (Available for Purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
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…
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.
- 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
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Chris_b
Jan 26, 2026
Great Experience and value for money! - This was a fantastic trip from beginning to end, lots of information given by the awesome guide Dionne, she truly knows her history! The driver was just as friendly and the swamp tour was brilliant (although we didn't see many gators due to it being winter) However, we saw lots of cute Raccoons! Great Experience! 🥰🥰
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Beverlyd_b
Jan 25, 2026
Great to view animals... - Great to view animals from the boat. Justin boat captain was entertaining and knowledgeable. Cute boat landing store.
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Rosemary_c
Jan 24, 2026
Very good trip - Very varied trip. Journey to the Oak Valley Plantation was interesting and we had plenty of time exploring when we were there. The swamp tour was also very good. We saw several alligators, raccoons and wild boars.
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Hao
Jan 17, 2026
So much history and cute animals - Super fun, you get to see lots of animals in the swamp. Dionne is super knowledgeable and delivered the history and stories perfectly.
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Jam-a-lama
Jan 17, 2026
Excellent Trip and Experience! - We really enjoyed this tour! Our driver was great and she was able to manuever the bus in some really tough areas making it look easy. The bus was extremely clean. Our tour guide Robert was phenominal. He has a wealth of knowledge about Louisiana history, land and people, not to mention about New Orleans and the plantations in the area and kept us informed the entire trip. We really enjoyed Oak Alley Plantation and the time allotted was perfect. The swamp boat ride was very nice as well and we got to see several gators, which our guide said was surprising because it is the time of year when they are not as active. There were several raccoons and regrets as well. We highly recommend this tour.
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Bernard_l
Jan 16, 2026
Both the plantation and... - Both the plantation and swamp tour guides were excellent . They were all very knowledgeable and helpful.
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W7042ilkristiem
Jan 14, 2026
Plantation and swamp tour was a great combo for a full day excursion - Great tour from pick up to drop off with a lot of history and fun along the way. Oak Alley Plantation was beautiful and the tour guide was top notch. At the swamp, out tour guide was entertaining and kept it fun. Would recommend!
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Jaci405
Jan 20, 2026
Educational and Interesting - The Oak Alley Plantation Tour was interesting. It is a lovely property. Our guide for the Swamp Boat Ride was very entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience.
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Robin_s
Jan 13, 2026
Good tour - House was nice swap tour only saw one gator in the water but still saw pigs and raccoons. Bus driver and tour guide were great.
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Manjula_n
Jan 12, 2026
Swap boat ride and Oak Alley Plantation - The tour guide and bus driver was great, I was disappointed that we could not take pictures inside the plantation house, we were only allowed to take pictures of the yard.
The swamp boat tour was great, we got to see alligators, raccoons and wild pigs. The boat captain/tour guide was knowledgeable and funny.
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