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New Orleans Swamp Boat and Plantation Tour
4.8
3,165 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.
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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(3165 Ratings)
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B4905krrobertm
Aug 23, 2025
Awesome - Oak Alley Plantation was awesome. Went to see the trees. Was not disappointed. the house was immaculate. We enjoyed the boat ride as well. Danny was a great captain and made the swamp tour very enjoyable.
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C930mvjessicao
Aug 23, 2025
Well Worth the Time and Money - It was so much fun and informative! Robert our tour guide was able to discuss many histories and topics. Our driver, Nager was a lovely driver and very capable. But the highlight was the Swap Tour with our river guide Tom. Such a fun and entertaining adventure.
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Exploration756142
Aug 21, 2025
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak AlleyPlantation Tour New Orleans - was extremely interesting and informative, history, family. Swamp Tour was funny with all the animals and animal informations.
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Brian_g
Aug 17, 2025
Go Cajun!! - Kate and Robert were amazing. They got us there safely on the Gray Line bus and we had a wonderful time on the swamp tour and Oak Alley Plantation tour. All of the guys are very knowledgeable and friendly. Tom on the Cajun swamp boat was hilarious.
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Z6126ttjoshuab
Aug 16, 2025
Great Trip! - Kate and Robert were great. The Plantation was very interesting and the swamp tour was excellent. Ride with Captain Tom, he has a lot of knowledge about the gators and the swamps in general and he is highly entertaining.
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Nichole_y
Aug 16, 2025
Swamp and plantation tour - Our bus driver was great, our tour guide was great. He was funny and friendly and knowledgeable and gave us lots of information that was very informative
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Samantha_k
Aug 15, 2025
The Oak Alley Plantation... - The Oak Alley Plantation was fascinating, with a thoughtful and balanced look at both the grandeur of the estate and the history of slavery that shaped it. The Cajun Pride swamp tour with Dustin was an absolute highlight—he was funny, engaging, and knew exactly how to get us up close to gators, raccoons, and other wildlife. Watching the gators chomp down on chicken was unforgettable! A perfect mix of history, culture, and adventure. The bus driver and narrator were also great, the transportation alone was 100% worth it!
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K8279ndgregr
Aug 14, 2025
Good times in NOLA - Clark was a very informative tour guide. He made the travel time enjoyable. Captain Danny, the swamp boat guide, was funny.
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Hanneke59
Aug 16, 2025
Plantation and boat tour - Visit of the plantation was interesting. Although 3 hours stay is long and is extra long when the internal guide did not come at 12 o clock for more information.
If you want to see a lot of crocodiles the tour is perfect. The animals come because of all the food they get. Going by boat is only 300 m, so you don’t see a lot of the nature and environment.
John the guide gives a lot of interesting crocodiinformation but because of his accent it hard to understand for not English speakers
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Lora_k
Aug 17, 2025
Just ok - It was pricey for what you got. It was interesting though. A lot of riding. The guide was good though.
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