Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Gray Line New Orleans
4.8
lbarnes777
5 days ago
Booked this with the family to get some history/perspective - this was a fantastic exploration of the geography, wildlife, history, and culture of greater New Orleans, filtered through a wildlife and plantation tour - our guide Kimberly was knowledgeable, friendly, and very organized!
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.
Departure 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.
- 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.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Oak Alley Plantation3645 Highway 18, Great River Road, Vacherie, Louisiana9am & 11am Departures - 7 1/2 Hour Tour Your 1.5 hour Oak Alley experience will include a docent guided tour of the plantation home, a self guided tour of the grounds and many photo opportunities along the way. Save room for a Mint Julep or refreshment from the snack bar.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Lake Pontchartrain, , New Orleans, LouisianaAlthough called a lake, this is actually a large lagoon and brackish estuary fed by fresh water rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Covering 630 square miles (1600 km2) it is one of the largest wetlands in North America.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: I-10 Bonnet Carré Spillway BridgeSaint Rose, LA 70087View the spillway, a flood control operation in the Lower Mississippi west of New Orleans. The spillway, when open, allows floodwaters from the Mississippi River to flow into Lake Pontchartrain and thence into the Gulf of Mexico.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Cajun Pride Swamp Tours110 Frenier Road, LaPlace, LA 70068This privately owned wildlife refuge ensures that you won’t encounter any other boats during your peaceful journey into the swamp. Local Cajun captains share personal tales of their own swamp explorations and fascinating information on the plants and wildlife you'll encounter. The primitive beauty of moss draped cypress tress and abundant wildlife guarantees some amazing pictures! Enjoy a beverage and snack from the open air pavilion.Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesAdditional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Tour of either Oak Alley or Destrehan Plantation
- Swamp Boat Tour
- Round trip transportation
- Narrated by a local guide
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Food & Drink (Available for Purchase)
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.
Departure 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.
- 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.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Oak Alley Plantation3645 Highway 18, Great River Road, Vacherie, Louisiana9am & 11am Departures - 7 1/2 Hour Tour Your 1.5 hour Oak Alley experience will include a docent guided tour of the plantation home, a self guided tour of the grounds and many photo opportunities along the way. Save room for a Mint Julep or refreshment from the snack bar.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Lake Pontchartrain, , New Orleans, LouisianaAlthough called a lake, this is actually a large lagoon and brackish estuary fed by fresh water rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Covering 630 square miles (1600 km2) it is one of the largest wetlands in North America.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: I-10 Bonnet Carré Spillway BridgeSaint Rose, LA 70087View the spillway, a flood control operation in the Lower Mississippi west of New Orleans. The spillway, when open, allows floodwaters from the Mississippi River to flow into Lake Pontchartrain and thence into the Gulf of Mexico.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Cajun Pride Swamp Tours110 Frenier Road, LaPlace, LA 70068This privately owned wildlife refuge ensures that you won’t encounter any other boats during your peaceful journey into the swamp. Local Cajun captains share personal tales of their own swamp explorations and fascinating information on the plants and wildlife you'll encounter. The primitive beauty of moss draped cypress tress and abundant wildlife guarantees some amazing pictures! Enjoy a beverage and snack from the open air pavilion.Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesAdditional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Tour of either Oak Alley or Destrehan Plantation
- Swamp Boat Tour
- Round trip transportation
- Narrated by a local guide
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Food & Drink (Available for Purchase)
Need To Know Info
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jonathan_l
Very good and informative
The trip was well organised and ran on time .
The overall activity was as advertised although the swamp experience was poor
lbarnes777
Booked this with the family to get some history/perspective - this was a fantastic exploration of the geography, wildlife, history, and culture of greater New Orleans, filtered through a wildlife and plantation tour - our guide Kimberly was knowledgeable, friendly, and very organized!
Escape634292
I bought this for my kids and grandkids as a gift for Christmas. They had a wonderful experience and sent me lots of pictures. It was a great gift.
Travel819040
Great trip tour guide very knowledgeable about all aspects on New Orleans,Swamp boat kind funny friendly and informative very good tour .
238akshayn
I booked this tour for my parents and me, and it was absolutely wonderful. A huge huge shoutout to Joanne who was one of the best tour guides I’ve had the pleasure of being with. She brought such infectious energy that she carried for the entire tour, and her passion for her home city and state shined through her speaking and knowledge about such a wide array of topics. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, the visit to the swamp and the time in Oak Alley. A huge thank you to Stacey as well for driving and being thoughtful enough to safely stop at certain spots so we could get photos of other key sights. I would highly recommend this for any type of traveller!