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New Orleans Swamp Boat and Plantation Tour
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2,989 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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Joe_s
Mar 28, 2025
Highly Highly Recommend Plantation and Swamp Combo Tour - This was probably our best day visiting New Orleans. JoAnne and Melinda were so welcoming when we first got on the bus. The hour bus ride didn’t even feel like an hour since JoAnne had such great information and history on not only New Orleans but the whole swamp and bayou. She also pointed out other plantation houses along our route and things to look at. The plantation visit was beautiful and informational. I would highly recommend doing the conversation with the docent on slavery. He was so knowledgeable and gives you so much more information than I ever thought about. Swamp tour was great too! We saw plenty of gators and other wildlife (we went in March). Overall it was worth every penny and spending the full day combing the plantation and the swamp tour!
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Christopherm
Mar 28, 2025
Amazing change of scenery outside of New Orleans - Our guide was both informative and tremendously funny. He was so personable, that the time went by so quickly. We could’ve spent another hour. On top of that, the wildlife was abundant. We saw a dozen alligators, wild pigs, raccoons, birds and turtles. We’re able to pet a baby alligator and learn a lot about the local ecology. We went here in connection with the Oak Alley plantation tour (also terrific). The juxtaposition of the two experiences was incredible. I highly recommend this tour if you want to take a little time out of the heart of New Orleans.
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Brice_l
Mar 28, 2025
It was very informative... - It was very informative tour and the grounds were large enough to see everything. The House tour was neat.
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Donna_w
Mar 27, 2025
The Oak Alley Plantation... - The Oak Alley Plantation tour was interesting but the 3 hour time frame for this part of the day was too long. The swamp boat/alligator tour was GREAT! Captain Tom was very entertaining and informative. The wildlife we saw included, of course, dozens of alligators of all sizes, turtles, wood ducks, wild pigs and more. This part of the tour was well timed, interesting and fun! If you’ve been to a plantation before just take the swamp/alligator tour, if not then plan on a full day with this tour.
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Andrea_g
Mar 27, 2025
Day long tour - Day would be a little long for kids under 12 . Overall lots of fun facts . Beautiful scenery . Good times with alligators .
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Kristen_e
Mar 26, 2025
Great day trip! - Wonderful tour! The bus was nice and clean, the driver was very knowledgeable. The plantation was beautiful- the on site restaurant was fantastic! Loved Captain Danny and the swamp tour as well, wished that had been even longer. Great day, well worth the money.
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Prathilakshmi_j
Mar 26, 2025
Great experience and worth it! - This was an amazing experience! And worth the price. They were really knowledgeable about the history and kept you entertained throughout the trip. There is enough leisure time as well to explore the Plantation on your own, relax and take in the views. The swamp boat ride was pretty cool as well, we got to see lots of alligators, raccoons, and wild boars!
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Zoeycat
Mar 24, 2025
A definite Yes - Our first stop was Oak Alley Plantation. The Grayline bus was comfortable which was a good thing because the trip took about an hour. Kate, our guide, talked the whole time. Unfortunately, being at the back of the bus we couldn't hear her so we didn't get in on any of her knowledge.
The plantation was beautiful. The tour included the main house, slave quarters and a little video about the sugar cane. There is also a little gift store with sandwiches and such. The the tour guides inside the house were very knowledgeable and interesting.
Our second stop was at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours. This part of the tour was so much fun. Although there was probably 40 people on the boat we had no problem seeing and hearing it all. Brandon was our guide and he was a hoot, very entertaining. We saw lots of alligators and other critters. At the end of the tour Brandon introduced us to his "baby" Jimmy, a tiny alligator that he raised from an egg. We even got to hold him. So cool. I would recommend this tour to anybody, any age.
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Ray
Mar 28, 2025
Plantation Nay..Swamp Yay - Joanne was very knowledgeable about everything but the constant talking got to me by the end of the long long bus ride. If we had gone to a closer plantation that part of the trip would have been worth the time
As it was, the plantation part was a bust
But the swamp boat ride was almost two hours of excitement and pleasure with Tom feeding alligators, wild boars and possums right off the boat
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Janet
Mar 24, 2025
Oak Alley and Swamp Boat - We left from the river front however we’re unable to be returned there due to a parade we were dropped off way across town Kate was very informative on the way there and back and I enjoyed her suggestions. The swamp tour could of been better as far as the distance from the dock but the captain was informative and funny and got the gaters up and moving saw coons and hogs and other wildlife. All in all it was a good experience just a long walk after a 8 hour day but we watched some of the parade on the way
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