Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
by Gray Line New Orleans
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This day tour from New Orleans combines a boat trip through a private Louisiana swamp with a visit to Oak Alley Plantation or Destrehan Plantation. The swamp boat ride lasts about 90 minutes and takes place on a quiet wildlife refuge, where local captains point out animals like alligators, raccoons, snakes, and egrets amid moss-covered cypress trees. A snack and beverage are available at an open-air pavilion during the swamp trip. The Oak Alley Plantation tour is offered on the 9am and 11am departures and lasts about 1.5 hours. It includes a guided walk through the plantation home led by a docent, plus a self-guided tour of the grounds with several opportunities for photos. The full tour with Oak Alley takes approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes, returning to New Orleans at either 4:45pm or 6:45pm. The 1pm departure visits Destrehan Plantation instead and lasts about 5 hours and 30 minutes, returning to New Orleans by 6:30pm. All tours include round-trip transportation with air conditioning and commentary from a local guide. The route passes by Lake Pontchartrain, a large brackish estuary, and the Mississippi River spillway, a flood control structure. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and food, drinks, and gratuities are extra.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Oak Alley Plantation
For the 9am and 11am departures, the 7 1/2 hour tour includes a 1.5 hour Oak Alley experience. A docent leads a tour of the plantation home, followed by a self-guided tour of the grounds with many photo opportunities. Visitors should save room for a Mint Julep or other refreshments from the snack bar.
120 min
Lake Pontchartrain
The route passes Lake Pontchartrain, a large lagoon and brackish estuary covering 630 square miles (1600 km2). Fed by freshwater rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico, it is one of the largest wetlands in North America.
Mississippi River Spillway
The tour views the spillway, a flood control system west of New Orleans on the Lower Mississippi River. When open, it diverts floodwaters from the river into Lake Pontchartrain and then into the Gulf of Mexico.
Swamp Boat Ride
The 90-minute boat trip takes place on a privately owned wildlife refuge where no other boats are allowed, ensuring a quiet experience. Local Cajun captains share stories and information about the swamp’s plants and animals. The area features moss-draped cypress trees and various wildlife including alligators, raccoons, snakes, and egrets. A snack and drink are available at an open-air pavilion during the ride.
90 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
by Gray Line New Orleans
Choose from 1 available option
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.$222.70Overview
This day tour from New Orleans combines a boat trip through a private Louisiana swamp with a visit to Oak Alley Plantation or Destrehan Plantation. The swamp boat ride lasts about 90 minutes and takes place on a quiet wildlife refuge, where local captains point out animals like alligators, raccoons, snakes, and egrets amid moss-covered cypress trees. A snack and beverage are available at an open-air pavilion during the swamp trip. The Oak Alley Plantation tour is offered on the 9am and 11am departures and lasts about 1.5 hours. It includes a guided walk through the plantation home led by a docent, plus a self-guided tour of the grounds with several opportunities for photos. The full tour with Oak Alley takes approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes, returning to New Orleans at either 4:45pm or 6:45pm. The 1pm departure visits Destrehan Plantation instead and lasts about 5 hours and 30 minutes, returning to New Orleans by 6:30pm. All tours include round-trip transportation with air conditioning and commentary from a local guide. The route passes by Lake Pontchartrain, a large brackish estuary, and the Mississippi River spillway, a flood control structure. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and food, drinks, and gratuities are extra.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Oak Alley Plantation
For the 9am and 11am departures, the 7 1/2 hour tour includes a 1.5 hour Oak Alley experience. A docent leads a tour of the plantation home, followed by a self-guided tour of the grounds with many photo opportunities. Visitors should save room for a Mint Julep or other refreshments from the snack bar.
120 min
Lake Pontchartrain
The route passes Lake Pontchartrain, a large lagoon and brackish estuary covering 630 square miles (1600 km2). Fed by freshwater rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico, it is one of the largest wetlands in North America.
Mississippi River Spillway
The tour views the spillway, a flood control system west of New Orleans on the Lower Mississippi River. When open, it diverts floodwaters from the river into Lake Pontchartrain and then into the Gulf of Mexico.
Swamp Boat Ride
The 90-minute boat trip takes place on a privately owned wildlife refuge where no other boats are allowed, ensuring a quiet experience. Local Cajun captains share stories and information about the swamp’s plants and animals. The area features moss-draped cypress trees and various wildlife including alligators, raccoons, snakes, and egrets. A snack and drink are available at an open-air pavilion during the ride.
90 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.