Booking Wolf
Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans
day_trips

Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans

by Louisiana Tour Company

8 hours
Marrero
$144$160 on ViatorSave 10%/person
From
$144$160 on ViatorSave 10%per person

Choose from 1 available option

8 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$288$320Save 10%
2 guests × $144
All taxes and fees included

How do you want to book?

Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.

Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$320

Overview

This full-day tour combines a visit to Oak Alley Plantation with a large airboat swamp ride near New Orleans. The tour starts with a drive of about 70 miles along Great River Road, where participants see antebellum mansions. At Oak Alley Plantation, guests spend around two hours, including a 35-minute guided tour of the Greek Revival house built in 1837. The rest of the time is for exploring the grounds on your own, with access to a gift shop and a restaurant where sandwiches can be purchased for lunch. After the plantation visit, the tour continues with a swamp airboat ride lasting about 1 hour 40 minutes. The ride alternates between high-speed sections and slower periods for wildlife viewing and photos. A local captain provides commentary about the swamp’s wildlife and culture. The order of the plantation visit and swamp tour may change depending on availability and weather conditions. Hotel pickup and drop-off in New Orleans are included, along with a professional guide. Food, drinks, lunch, and gratuities are not included.

Highlights

Drive along Great River Road past antebellum mansions
Guided 35-minute tour of Oak Alley Plantation house
Two hours to explore plantation grounds and gift shop
Large airboat swamp tour with local captain commentary
High-speed boat ride with stops for photos and wildlife
Hotel pickup and drop-off in New Orleans included

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from New Orleans hotels (requires hotel and phone number)
Services of a professional guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Lunch
Gratuities

Itinerary

1

Great River Road

Travel about 70 miles or 1 hour 10 minutes from the French Quarter along Great River Road, passing several antebellum mansions.

2

Oak Alley Plantation

Spend approximately two hours at Oak Alley Plantation. The house tour lasts about 35 minutes and is led by plantation guides. The remaining time is for self-guided exploration of the grounds. Visitors may purchase sandwiches at the gift shop for lunch before continuing to the swamp tour dock.

120 min

3

Barataria Preserve

Take a combined swamp tour and high-speed airboat ride lasting around 1 hour 40 minutes. The boat speeds up and slows down for wildlife viewing and photographs. A local captain provides detailed information about the swamp’s animals and culture. Tour order may vary based on weather and availability.

100 min

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Service animals are welcome
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
Service animals are allowed but not recommended due to boat noise and nearby wildlife
Emotional support animals are not permitted
Minimum airboat height requirement is 48 inches
Pregnant women are not allowed on the airboat
Guests with heart conditions or serious medical issues cannot ride the airboat
Guests with back problems are not permitted on the airboat
Airboats are not wheelchair accessible; no lifts or ramps available
Groups traveling together must book in one reservation to ensure seating on the same boat
Alligator sightings are not guaranteed; they hibernate in winter and are more visible in warmer months
Folding wheelchairs can be taken on the bus but drivers cannot assist with boarding; customers must enter with help from their party
Total
$288Save 10% vs Viator