Oak Alley Plantation: New Orleans Swamp Tour
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287 Ratings
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Experience the beauty of Oak Alley Plantation and the Cajuns of the bayou on this full-day tour. Explore the magnificent plantation house and cruise through the Barataria Swamps, home to diverse wildlife and rich history.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Oak Alley Plantation - Oak Alley Plantation Tour: The Greek revival home dates back to 1837. Located on the grounds, is a restaurant, blacksmith shop, souvenir shop and antique farm equipment. It is a comprehensive plantation experience. The tour of the Oak Alley’s house is conducted by guides in authentic plantation style apparel. Walking is required for this tour. Plantation house to the restaurant and souvenir shop is about one block in distance. There are benches along the path, shaded by the Oaks.
- Barataria Preserve - The New Orleans swamp tour boats are fully narrated and our captains are natives of the Barataria Swamps with a background of gator hunting, fishing and trapping. They will entertain you and amaze you with the ecology of the swampland. They have lived the life! Here, birds, snakes, turtles, fur animals, and gators are the kings of the swamp and easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall. Gators do hibernate during the cold winter months, but lay on the bayou banks on warmer days. So even in Winter, our native Captains can sometimes find a sunning Gator on our tour. The slow drift of our tour boats through moss draped trees and small waterways, will provide ample opportunity for viewing and photography. Your comfort is guaranteed on our tour boats. They have a roof, restroom, cushioned seats, and windows that can be raised or lowered during cold or rainy weather, along with plenty of standing and walking room. These tours are entertaining, educational and exciting.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a day-long journey where you’ll be transported to the Oak Alley Plantation House, and witness the Cajuns of the bayou coexisting with the swamps. Situated roughly 90 minutes from New Orleans, Oak Alley boasts an impressive plantation tour owing to the stunning line of 28, symmetrically arranged, massive Oak Trees extending from the river road to the Plantation House. Discover the unique way of life in the bayou where waterways serve as the main transportation means. Cruise leisurely from the comfort of our shaded New Orleans Swamp Tour Boats, as you float by a 2000-year-old Indian Burial Mound, a Cajun cemetery, and a fishing village! Witness the wildlife that turned the Barataria Swamps into the prized jewel of the Louisiana Purchase. Take note, if you opt for the 10:45am trip, the sequence of activities will be reversed.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved at Oak Alley
- Hotel information and valid contact number required at time of booking.
- Most of the house & trails are wheel chair accessible. Foldable wheelchairs are convenient for movement around the grounds and in the plantation house.
Location
Oak Alley Plantation
3645 Highway 18,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(287 Ratings)
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Norman_m
Mar 28, 2024
Will recommend - Tour driver was great, swamp tour driver was great (had a baby alligator 🐊) and the plantation was great historically
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Ann_a
Mar 26, 2024
The tour bus driver was... - The tour bus driver was knowledgeable and nice. On the swamp boat tour we got to touch an actuall alligator which was so exciting along with the view.
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Jason_d
Mar 25, 2024
Great tour - Excellent tour guide, Anne, at the Plantation.
Bus driver nicknamed Pumpkin was terrific; never made anyone feel like they were in a rush and shared a lot of information.
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Sherri_s
Mar 25, 2024
Good Boat, Good Tour - The tour was excellent, featuring friendly guides and comfortable transportation. The large boat used in the swamp boat tour significantly outshines the airboats employed by other companies.
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Jiankang_j
Mar 20, 2024
It is really beautiful... - It is really beautiful and educational for the tour of Oak Alley Plantation and it is really fun for the observation of alligators. The drivers and tour guide provided excellent service.
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Jennifer_b
Mar 17, 2024
A full day packed with great experiences - Held a baby alligator. Learned about this animal and its habitat. Bus driver gave info as we drove about places we passed. Trees at Oak Alley were why I went and they did not disappoint. Great food at the restaurant. The attention given in the tour to slavery and the names of those enslaved there and their contributions was moving and so important.
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Glen_s
Mar 17, 2024
Highly recommend - Great Tour. Guide was very passionate about the swamps, & how they’re to be treated and respected. Very informative, & very interactive. Highly recommend for families, or couples alike!
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Jimfc1125hh
Mar 20, 2024
Lots of travel time. - Van pocked up at hotel on time. Drive to both places quite long which were fine with. Driver gave some NOLA info but was pretty quiet most of ride. Plantation was beautiful and plenty of slave history.Due to rain we were glad to have covered boat. Jason was very knowledgeable. Saw many gators.
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Reginapx9433sx
Mar 29, 2024
Not the best - Although the swamp tour was fantastic, several things made the tour less than wonderful. Our driver was late picking us up, then started driving before we were seated. I bruised my leg and one of my friends was knocked into someone's lap. The tour of Oak Alley Plantation was not long enough to eat and self guide through the grounds. The guided tour of the house was very short.
Our swamp tour, Captain Jason was very informative and was friendly and safe.
The time line in the tour description was inaccurate.
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Amy_p
Mar 21, 2024
Trip management was mess , transit from one car to another 3️⃣ times and no one tells you. Left the food in previous car - The swap trip was confusing from one car to another without telling in advance, we left our stuff in previous car and lost them
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