Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans
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Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans
By Louisiana Tour Company
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Save time and money by combining a swamp tour with a visit to Oak Alley Plantation on this full-day tour from New Orleans. First visit Oak Alley Plantation where a costumed guide shows you around the antebellum mansion. You can purchase lunch at the on-site restaurant before heading to the dock. Skim across the swamp by airboat with a captain who points out alligators and other wildlife before the return trip to New Orleans.
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C$208.85
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Ages 10-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 8h
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English
Highlights
- Visit attractions outside of New Orleans without the hassle of driving
- Stop for photo ops of alligators during the swamp tour
- See the Oak Alley mansion with a guide and the grounds on your own
- Hotel pickup and drop-off provided from New Orleans
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please indicate New Orleans Hotel and Valid cell phone number)
- Entry/Admission - Oak Alley Plantation
- Entry/Admission - Barataria Preserve
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- Pickup from any major downtown New Orleans hotel. If you hotel is not listed please list in comments area or contact local operator after booking. For pickups, there will be a 30 minute window. Pickup will be between 8:15 AM and about 8:45 AM for the 8:15 AM option. Pickup will be between 10:45 AM and about 11:15 AM for the 10:45 AM option. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation.
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15200P10- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Confirmation received at time of booking
- Children Must be at least 48 inches
- Air-boats are not recommended for people with back or neck problems and pregnant women.
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- The order of the activities depends on the tour time chosen at checkout. If the 10:45am departure is chosen, the swamp our portion will be first.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- Which attractions will I visit with Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans?
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- How much is Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans?
- Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans price starts from C$202.60. Discover and book Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans on Tripadvisor
- What is the Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans cancellation policy?
- Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans?
- Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans is hosted by Louisiana Tour Company. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Louisiana Tour Company on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 15200P10
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- 1Oak Alley PlantationStop: 2 hours - Admission includedYou will spend approximately 2 hours at the plantation. The house tour will be about 35 minutes in length. The Oak Alley plantation house tour is provided by Plantation tour guides. The remainder of your time will be spent with self-exploration of the grounds. If you use your time wisely, you can grab a sandwich at the gift shop for lunch and still have time to walk the grounds. You'll then be brought to the swamp tour dock for your next adventure.Read more
- You'll return to the starting point
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485barrym
00Swamp Adventure
Boat Captain/Guide was fantastic. Great experience. Got to see plenty of gators up close and personal!
3_shoegal
00Frank the shuttle driver has a terrible attitude
We made reservations for pick up at 3pm. Was late 3 minutes and the driver (Frank) was visibly upset. When it was t…
San_Diego_MBA
005 stars!
Great experience. Highly recommend. Our tour guide Matt was fantastic. We saw all kinds of gators and wildlife and …
CFM328
00More than a five star ⭐️ rating!
I am from the area and have never been on a swamp tour. I have to say me and my 6 yr old grandson son loves it. I t…
thesmileyface
00Not as good as I had hoped
The driver was a great driver but narration of the area was very poor. He spoke in circles and repeated himself con…
debzcpa
00So much fun!
That was so much fun! I liked the exhilaration of the speed of the airboat. I enjoyed it when the driver risked lif…
April A
00Great tour
We really enjoyed the bus tour. The bus driver was informative and humorous. We saw many parts of the city and he k…
LightPacker544006
00The most amazing day!!!!
We had the most amazing day!!!! Our guide at the swamp air boat tour was fantastic. He brought several gators int…
brianpF3841VA
00Get these guys on your Nee Orleans to-do list!!!
Absolutely fantastic tour!! Not an exaggeration. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny and my wife, 6 year old da…
grandmahoney59
00Highlight of my visit to NOLA
Having pick up at our hotel made this tour experience really easy. The airboat was small enough that everyone got a…
Robert H
00A delightful outing
This was a very fun opportunity to visit a swamp and learn about the impacts of climate change and repeated hurrica…
wally652014
00Fabulous!
This was by far the highlight of our holiday in the US. The luxury pick up bus from our hotel, the organisation of …
Glenysandclive
00Marshmallow loving Alligators
We weren't sure what to expect, but we absolutely loved the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable of swamp life a…
kaylam533
00Gators a plenty!
So much fun to learn about the bayou and different kinds of alligators. Tour guide was friendly and informative. We…
J3323SRbethg
00Beautiful
Jason was wonderful. You can tell he cares about the ecosystems we toured through and about presenting to others so…
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Nicole L
Toronto, Canada15 contributions
Jul. 2022
It happened to be a beautiful day, a small sprinkle during the swamp tour, but otherwise hot and humid and very sunny. Recommend bringing water and SPF. There is a snack bar available at both destinations if you do not bring snacks with you.
This day, we did the swamp tour first then the plantation second. It was a 30 minute drive from the city to the swamp tour and then one hour from the swamp tour to the plantation. The ride was comfortable and the tour bus was air-conditioned.
I would definitely recommend doing this if you're interested in getting out of the city into something quieter. All tour guides on this tour were very knowledgeable and there is some free time to explore the plantation. Very relaxed experience with some very nice folks.
This day, we did the swamp tour first then the plantation second. It was a 30 minute drive from the city to the swamp tour and then one hour from the swamp tour to the plantation. The ride was comfortable and the tour bus was air-conditioned.
I would definitely recommend doing this if you're interested in getting out of the city into something quieter. All tour guides on this tour were very knowledgeable and there is some free time to explore the plantation. Very relaxed experience with some very nice folks.
Written July 8, 2022
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NOLASWAMPGUY
Thank you for the five-star review, Nicole!
Written July 9, 2022
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Peter N
Gold Coast, Australia25 contributions
This tour was well presented from the time we were picked up till we were delivered back to our hotels. The Oak Pantation was an excellent exhibition of how the people existed and worked and lived in the plantation. Time was allowed for us to pick up a meal for lunch before being taken to the swamp boat tour. Our guide gave us and overview of the swamplands before and after the disastrous hurricane and environmental disaster that occurred thereafter. We saw alligators in the wild and many different types of bird species. The speed of the boats is exhilarating at full throttle and the ability of the boats to turn is amazing. Well worth the days’ outing
Written March 16, 2023
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NOLASWAMPGUY
Thank you for the five-star review, Peter!
Written March 16, 2023
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Eleri A
Liverpool, UK95 contributions
Great day out. We were picked up at 10.40. Firstly we went to the swamps where we had some free time to enjoy the sunshine and have a look round at the alligators sleeping in the sunshine. We got on a boat at 12 noon and taken thru the swamps where we saw alligators being fed and raccoons and pigs running wild in the swampland. Our guide was Dustin he was very informative and humorous at the same time. The boat trip lasted 1.5 hours and we loved every minute. We left the swamps and taken on the bus to Oak Alley plantation. We learnt all about the slave trade and life in the big house. Our guide there was Anthony again very informative and helpful. We spent 1.5 hours there 30 minutes of which we were taken into the big house under Anthony’s guidance. A most enjoyable day out. Good value for money a must if you are visiting New Orleans
Written May 7, 2023
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NOLASWAMPGUY
Thank you for the five-star review, Eleria!
Written May 8, 2023
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Molly1107
United Kingdom413 contributions
Jan. 2022
The first driver who collected us from the hotel was grumpy and unwelcoming - not a great 1st impression.
Thankfully, Keith took over and he was an absolute delight - what a lovely man. We felt very safe with his driving.
The swamp tour was amazing, one of the highlights of our holiday. Reggie held our attention from the outset. We were given loads of information about the area as we sailed along. He had a great sense of humour! The boat was clean and we felt safe throughout.
The plantation was a big disappontment. No original furnishings/items in the house at all. We were rushed from room to room and found ourselves back outside within 15 minutes - really poor value for money. The narrative was boring and robotic. From doing some reading since the visit, there would appear to be far better plantations to visit in the area.
The bus that took us to and from the sites could have been cleaner. The floors and windows were a bit grubby. We kept our masks on throughout the journies.
Thankfully, Keith took over and he was an absolute delight - what a lovely man. We felt very safe with his driving.
The swamp tour was amazing, one of the highlights of our holiday. Reggie held our attention from the outset. We were given loads of information about the area as we sailed along. He had a great sense of humour! The boat was clean and we felt safe throughout.
The plantation was a big disappontment. No original furnishings/items in the house at all. We were rushed from room to room and found ourselves back outside within 15 minutes - really poor value for money. The narrative was boring and robotic. From doing some reading since the visit, there would appear to be far better plantations to visit in the area.
The bus that took us to and from the sites could have been cleaner. The floors and windows were a bit grubby. We kept our masks on throughout the journies.
Written January 10, 2022
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MIlton W
Thank you for the positive feedback, Molly!
Written January 11, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Susan W
1 contribution
Mar. 2023 • Couples
We had a fantastic time. A few items to note that I didn't know ahead of time.
1. Oak Alley was a little over an hour from New Orleans and the swamp tour was 1.5 hours from the Plantation. After the swamp tour it was 30 min back to New Orleans. A lot more bus riding than I anticipated. You may want to bring snacks and water. Our tour started at 10:45 and we got back around 7pm.
2. The time at the Plantation goes pretty quick especially if you want to eat lunch. It's the only opportunity to do so.
3. You will likely get wet on the swamp boat.
4. Bring some cash for tips (bus driver and air boat captain at minimum)
The swamp boat tour was the highlight of the day. Beautiful scenery and some excitement. Trey our guide was informative and funny. We enjoyed our ride and would do it again.
1. Oak Alley was a little over an hour from New Orleans and the swamp tour was 1.5 hours from the Plantation. After the swamp tour it was 30 min back to New Orleans. A lot more bus riding than I anticipated. You may want to bring snacks and water. Our tour started at 10:45 and we got back around 7pm.
2. The time at the Plantation goes pretty quick especially if you want to eat lunch. It's the only opportunity to do so.
3. You will likely get wet on the swamp boat.
4. Bring some cash for tips (bus driver and air boat captain at minimum)
The swamp boat tour was the highlight of the day. Beautiful scenery and some excitement. Trey our guide was informative and funny. We enjoyed our ride and would do it again.
Written March 23, 2023
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NOLASWAMPGUY
Thank you for the five-star review, Susan!
Written March 24, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Carole Bogden
5 contributions
Dec. 2021 • Family
We are a large family. We have four teenage boys and a ten year old girl and all of us had a blast on the Oak Alley and Swamp Tour. First, I want to note that the pick up and drop off location is in the French Quarter in New Orleans. Get there early enough to get breakfast and plan dinner after. There are many places with local delicacies. Second, you will be picked up and toured around on a very nice charter bus (bring your phone charging cord), because your batteries may run low with all the photos and there are plug in outlets at every seat. We had Jim (with one M) as our tour guide and he was absolutely hilarious and had a plethora of knowledge regarding pretty much every sight we came across. We learned about the French Quarter, the graveyards, numerous plantations we had passed and so much more from him. One of my teen’s favorite parts was the Mardi Gras parade that Jim did on the bus on the way to drop us back off at the end of the night. The tour starts at the Oak Alley Plantation, which I read was one of the top 45 most beautiful places in the U.S, before we went and that was not an understatement. There is a restaurant there and a cafe that has sandwiches so you will need to eat there and you will have time. You will spend a bit of time on the tour bus, but our tour guide Jim made it seem like a learning experience. We were fascinated and amazed at the facts we learned. This is a must do if you are in the area and want to learn some history.
Written December 31, 2021
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NOLASWAMPGUY
Thank you for the great review, Carole!
Written January 4, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
brobon
Los Altos, CA31 contributions
May 2022
Would give the swamp tour a 5-star rating, but the day trip included the plantation visit in the morning. The transportation was a bit disorganized; we were given a 30-minute window to be picked up, so we were in front of our hotel at 8:15 am as requested. We finally got picked up at 9:15. The plantation was nice enough; the view of the oaks from the balcony was wonderful, and the short tour was interesting. The slave quarters were done well, with descriptions that personalized their experience.
The swamp tour was great! Our guide Justin was knowledgeable and entertaining, and that was the highlight of the day trip. The busses weren't there when the swamp tour was over, and then the drivers took a long time to decide which bus would go to which hotel. In the meantime, it was so hot that people just got on the busses to cool off and they left without organizing the stops. Overall a nice day, but could be much better organized.
The swamp tour was great! Our guide Justin was knowledgeable and entertaining, and that was the highlight of the day trip. The busses weren't there when the swamp tour was over, and then the drivers took a long time to decide which bus would go to which hotel. In the meantime, it was so hot that people just got on the busses to cool off and they left without organizing the stops. Overall a nice day, but could be much better organized.
Written May 20, 2022
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MIlton W
Thank you for the positive feedback!
Written May 20, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Stampercin
Glendora, CA55 contributions
Feb. 2023
This tour was very good. First starting with the bus pick up from our hotel. Clean buses, knowledgable (and funny) drivers and no crazy driving.
Our driver explained so many interesting facts and stories with regard to our visit to NO.
Upon arrival, complete instructions were given to the group as well as tickets and meeting places after the plantation tour. This tour was short and sweet but very informative. The grounds are immaculately kept as well as the house. I would have liked to stay for the enslaved quarters conversation but time didn't permit it
I would highly recommend the large airboat swamp tour. Captain Matt was very knowledgeable and somewhat funny (haha just kidding Matt). I'm glad I didn't sit in the front of the boat with the flying reptiles lol. His interesting facts about the swamp and his "from the heart" stories about growing up there were most welcome. I would encourage everyone to take the airboat tour! Rain or Shine it was one of the high points of our trip.
Our driver explained so many interesting facts and stories with regard to our visit to NO.
Upon arrival, complete instructions were given to the group as well as tickets and meeting places after the plantation tour. This tour was short and sweet but very informative. The grounds are immaculately kept as well as the house. I would have liked to stay for the enslaved quarters conversation but time didn't permit it
I would highly recommend the large airboat swamp tour. Captain Matt was very knowledgeable and somewhat funny (haha just kidding Matt). I'm glad I didn't sit in the front of the boat with the flying reptiles lol. His interesting facts about the swamp and his "from the heart" stories about growing up there were most welcome. I would encourage everyone to take the airboat tour! Rain or Shine it was one of the high points of our trip.
Written February 16, 2023
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NOLASWAMPGUY
Thank you for the five-star review!
Written February 18, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
kiwi
6 contributions
Keith was our driver for the day and an excellent one at that. He got us to our destination safely and smoothly. Tony was our tour guide for the large airboat swamp ride. He was incredibly knowledgable about gators and their habitats, even giving us a show by playing with a few!! The Oak Alley Plantation was breathtaking and we loved every part of it. All in all, it was a phenominal day. Highly recommend!!
Written June 28, 2022
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MIlton W
Thank you for the five-star review!
Written July 1, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ashley Crumpton
Claxton, GA34 contributions
This review is to provide a little education. I truly enjoyed both parts of the tour. Oak Ally Plantation was beautiful and picturesque with its' sprawling gardens. I enjoyed our house tour and self-guided grounds tour. It was very educational to the times. As far as the airboat ride. It was absolutely amazing. A must do for going to Louisiana!! Do it!! Captain Chaz was wonderful and we really enjoyed every part. We got to see tons of alligators and watch him interact with one on the bank! No fear! Also, Alligators eat marshmallows. We even got to hold a baby alligator. They were so cute. He did a great job and I felt safe the entire time. Okay, so here comes the educational part. It costs $25.00 to go to Oak Ally Plantation and $55.00 to do the large airboat ride which gives you a grand total of $80.00. Whereas the rest of the cost (a little over $40.00) is transport. I understand it is a little frustrating getting on and off several buses and the disorganization of the transport, but I really couldn't complain. It would cost much more to get an Uber to go to both places or rent a car. It could be worse.
Written April 4, 2021
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MIlton W
Thank you for the positive feedback!
Written April 5, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
SherdNerdAOK
Fairmont, WV17 contributions
We booked the 10:45 option. What time should we expect to be back in the evening?
Chasiddy T
1 contribution
I believe we got back about 6:30. Give or take depending on what order your hotel drop off is. The plantation closes at 5 and it's about an hour and 15 minutes back to the French Quarter.
SherdNerdAOK
Fairmont, WV17 contributions
We booked the 10:45 option; what time should we expect to be back in the evening?
Bonjour,
Je serais enceinte de 5 mois..pourquoi l'hydroglisseur est-il déconseillé aux femmes enceintes?pas de vagues ou de chocs pourtant..
Merci
Bonne journée
alsay31
78 contributions
Il y a de petites vagues et des turbulences qui donnent des petits impacts sur certaines parties du parcours.🤷🏻♂️
I was under the impression that the grounds of the plantation were heavily damaged by the last hurricane and not open for tourists until late November.
Has everything been restored?
Thank you for update.
Negril2015
West Tisbury, MA
Do the people who do the tours expect tips or is that included in the tour price
OSAT25
Cherry Hill, NJ2 contributions
On the swamp tour, is the boat covered? I have melanoma and cannot sit in the beating sun for too long. Also -- How much time is spent at the actual plantation itself?
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