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Oak Alley Plantation: Historic Tour with Airboat Adventure
Experience the magnificence of Oak Alley Plantation, with its iconic oak trees and historic Greek Revival home. Then, embark on a thrilling airboat adventure through the New Orleans swamp, with up-close wildlife encounters.
Experience the magnificence of Oak Alley Plantation, with its iconic oak trees and historic Greek Revival home. Then, embark on a thrilling airboat adventure through the New Orleans swamp, with up-close wildlife encounters.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Great River Road - Oak Alley Plantation is situated 70 miles, or roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes, from the French Quarter. Journey along Great River Road and admire the stunning antebellum mansions.
- Oak Alley Plantation - Visitors will spend around 2 hours at the plantation. The house tour lasts approximately 35 minutes and is conducted by…
- Great River Road - Oak Alley Plantation is situated 70 miles, or roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes, from the French Quarter. Journey along Great River Road and admire the stunning antebellum mansions.
- Oak Alley Plantation - Visitors will spend around 2 hours at the plantation. The house tour lasts approximately 35 minutes and is conducted by knowledgeable Plantation tour guides. The rest of the time can be enjoyed exploring the grounds independently. With efficient time management, visitors can enjoy a sandwich from the gift shop for lunch and still have ample time to explore the grounds. Afterwards, they will be transported to the swamp tour dock for the next exciting adventure.
- Barataria Preserve - This tour offers the best of both worlds: an educational swamp tour combined with an exhilarating high-speed airboat ride. The airboat will travel at high speeds, then slow down and stop for photo opportunities. The Captain will provide an unforgettable tour, sharing insights about the culture, wildlife, and swamps. There might even be a chance for a close encounter with some local swamp creatures. Please note: the sequence of the combination tours may vary depending on availability and weather conditions.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at your New Orleans location
- Guidance from a professional tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at your New Orleans location
- Guidance from a professional tour guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The tour of Oak Alley plantation, positioned close to New Orleans, stands out for its stunning array of 28 giant Oak Trees, equally spaced from the river road to the Plantation House. The Plantation House itself is an example of Greek Revival architecture and was constructed in 1837. The compound also hosts a restaurant, a blacksmith shop, a souvenir…
The tour of Oak Alley plantation, positioned close to New Orleans, stands out for its stunning array of 28 giant Oak Trees, equally spaced from the river road to the Plantation House. The Plantation House itself is an example of Greek Revival architecture and was constructed in 1837. The compound also hosts a restaurant, a blacksmith shop, a souvenir store, and displays of vintage farming implements. Next, prepared to be thrilled with our New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour! It’s not just a tour, it’s also a thrill ride. Along this high-speed journey, your local Captain will offer a personalized insight into the surroundings. Our airboats are designed with stadium seating to ensure unimpeded views for everyone. Every seat is perfect for fully appreciating the tour and observing the local fauna.
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- Service animals are permitted but not recommended due to the volume of noise on the boat and threats of surrounding wildlife.
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- Emotional support animals are not permitted.
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- Minimum height requirement for airboats is 48 inches.
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- Pregnant women are not permitted on an airboat.
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- Participants with heart complications or other serious medical conditions are not permitted on an airboat.
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- Participants with back problems are not permitted on an airboat
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- Airboats are not handicapped accessible. There are no lifts or ramps available for use. Guests must be able to get on or off of the boat themselves or with the help of someone in their party.
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- When traveling with multiple passengers, you must make one booking with all passengers to insure that you are on the same boat. If you did not book together, you are not guaranteed to be together.
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- Please note you are not guaranteed to see a gator. They hibernate in winter months but are easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall.
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- Folding wheelchairs are allowed on the bus, but the driver is not allowed to pick up a person to help them gain entrance. The customer must get into the minibus by themselves or with assistance from family or friends.
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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Terrah_a
Apr 16, 2026
The guide was very... - The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The staff at Oak Alley answered all of my questions and educated my group about life on the plantation.
My large airboat swamp tour was incredibly fun. We saw many alligators. I also learned that alligators like marshmallows and have an excellent memory.
I felt safe the whole time and had an excellent day. It was definitely worth the money and I will take the tour again if I'm ever back.
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Colette_b
Apr 13, 2026
Worth the drive - The drive from New Orleans is a bit long, but so worth it. The plantation was so pretty, and our guide was a wealth of knowledge. Our favorite was the swamp tour . We were able to see so many alligators, and an owl. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Kellyhamilton2022
Apr 12, 2026
Oak Alley - okay, Airboat Tour Yay! - The property is beautiful, the mansion tour was very short and included the dining room, sitting area and a couple of bedrooms. The best part was the balcony views, and our guide was great. We only had a couple of hours to do the tour and look around and grab something to eat. It would be great if you were visiting multiple plantations, but it was over an hour drive for a short tour.
The airboat tour was amazing! Saw lots of alligators. Captain Tray was great! Was my second airboat tour and still would highly suggest it for anyone who hasn't done it before. Lots off fun flying over the water and enjoying the bayou sites!
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Dusty_v
Apr 9, 2026
Great tour stops - lots of driving time - This was a great experience. There is a lot of driving - a little over an hour to each place. The buses were a little older so no charging ports and the air was either on or off
But the tours themselves were great! If you plan to eat at the restaurant at the plantation, the 2 hours they give you there is not enough time to see anything.
The airboat part was so fun! Guide was great and we got to see a bunch of alligators!
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Carmel
Apr 4, 2026
Oak Alley and Gators - Well organised and the places visited were really worthwhile.
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Karen_s
Mar 29, 2026
Drive out there as long... - Drive out there as long road is very bumpy Be prepared to wait before they pick you up cause they’re picking up many guests and coordinating the pick ups so you will sit either at your hotel or on their bus waiting for another shuttle to come and bring more passengers that was the only drawback Oakley itself is absolutely gorgeous grounds
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Audrey
Mar 19, 2026
Fun day - We had a great time on this tour. We got picked up and dropped off at our. The driver and all guides were very knowledgeable.
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Kendrah463
Mar 18, 2026
Swamp tour was really fun! - Our family of 4, enjoyed this tour. We particularly loved the airboat swamp tour and enjoyed the plantation tour as well. It was a longer drive than we wanted, which made for a full day. We were picked up from our hotel at 8:15 and didn’t return until 5:15. We got lunch at the sandwich shop at the plantation and enjoyed mint juleps!
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Stephanie_w
Apr 12, 2026
Great Tour - Very good and informative tour of the plantation. We wished we would of had at least one more hour there as there is alot to see. The air boat ride was great! It's definitely worth paying the extra for the air boat since you get closer to the alligators. Our tour guide was great and answered all our questions.
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Karmadarlene
Mar 10, 2026
Tour content: A++. TripAdvisor: F— - My low low rating is not for the tour itself. The mansion is lovely, and the swamp tour is excellent. My rating is for Viator itself. The pick up point address was in an alley, the employee entrance for a hotel. The street address was in front of a very, very busy loading dock, completely unsafe. There is no reason this location should ever be used for any kind of pick up whatsoever. One block away is a major hotel, with plenty of room to pick up in front. Also, we were not even asked what hotel we were staying at. It is worth noting that every other pick up was directly in front of the participants hotels.
Our driver on the return trip easily dropped us directly at our hotel. If you are booking this trip, be aware that if you are told you will be picked up on Iberville Street, you will be in front of a loading dock on a narrow narrow street with no safe place to stand. Completely unacceptable.
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