Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans
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New Orleans, USA
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit a former plantation and ride through the swamp during this two-in-one tour. Start with a visit to Oak Alley Plantation for a tour of the antebellum mansion. Follow the oak-shaded paths to the blacksmith shop during your free time. Lunch is available to purchase at the restaurant on-site.
Next, head to the dock for your swamp tour. Search for alligators and other wildlife and stop for photo ops while aboard an airboat.
Round-trip hotel transport provided from New Orleans.
- Full-day combo tour: swamp tour and Oak Alley Plantation
- Ride an airboat around the waterway
- Stop to snap pics of ‘gators and other swamp critters
- Explore the plantation mansion with a costumed guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from New Orleans
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Please indicate New Orleans Hotel and Valid cell phone number)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
**You must be out front of your location at the beginning of the pickup window or the bus will be forced to leave.** Pickup from most major downtown New Orleans hotels. If you hotel is not listed please list in comments area. For pickups, there will be a 30 minute window. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation. 8:15 AM pickup will be sometime between 8:15 AM and about 8:45 AM. 10:45 AM pickup will be sometime between 10:45 AM and about 11:15 AM.
Itinerary
After hotel pickup in New Orleans, you're driven to the Oak Alley Plantation, located among the Great River Road sugar plantations alongside the Mississippi River. On arrival, stroll under majestic, 300-year-old oak trees leading up to the antebellum Big House, and take a tour of the opulent mansion with a guide dressed in period costume. The Greek Revival architecture was built in 1837 and later restored in 1925.
Wander the 25-acre (10-hectare) grounds at your own pace during your free time. Visit the blacksmith shop, snap photos of antique farm equipment, or peruse exhibits on slavery and the Civil War. Grab lunch and beverages at the restaurant or cafe (own expense) before the tour moves to the swamp.
Next, board the bus and drive to the site of your swamp tour. On arrival, board a 16-passenger airboat with stadium-style seating for a high-speed adventure through the swamp. You'll have unobstructed views of wildlife, including an up-close look at the star attraction: alligators.
Your captain is experienced at searching out these reptiles, even during hibernation in colder months. The airboat, propelled by a large fan that blows air from the back of the vessel, can produce speeds of up to 35 mph (56 kph). You'll ride in just inches of water into parts of the swamp that are inaccessible to traditional boats or vehicles.
Wander the 25-acre (10-hectare) grounds at your own pace during your free time. Visit the blacksmith shop, snap photos of antique farm equipment, or peruse exhibits on slavery and the Civil War. Grab lunch and beverages at the restaurant or cafe (own expense) before the tour moves to the swamp.
Next, board the bus and drive to the site of your swamp tour. On arrival, board a 16-passenger airboat with stadium-style seating for a high-speed adventure through the swamp. You'll have unobstructed views of wildlife, including an up-close look at the star attraction: alligators.
Your captain is experienced at searching out these reptiles, even during hibernation in colder months. The airboat, propelled by a large fan that blows air from the back of the vessel, can produce speeds of up to 35 mph (56 kph). You'll ride in just inches of water into parts of the swamp that are inaccessible to traditional boats or vehicles.
Great River Road (Pass By)
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Oak Alley Plantation
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Barataria Preserve
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- - Service animals are permitted but not recommended due to the volume of noise on the boat and threats of surrounding wildlife.
- - Emotional support animals are not permitted.
- - Minimum height requirement for airboats is 48 inches.
- - Pregnant women are not permitted on an airboat.
- - Participants with heart complications or other serious medical conditions are not permitted on an airboat.
- - Participants with back problems are not permitted on an airboat
- - Airboats are not handicapped accessible. There are no lifts or ramps available for use. Guests must be able to get on or off of the boat themselves or with the help of someone in their party.
- - When traveling with multiple passengers, you must make one booking with all passengers to insure that you are on the same boat. If you did not book together, you are not guaranteed to be together.
- - Please note you are not guaranteed to see a gator. They hibernate in winter months but are easily spotted in spring, summer, and fall.
- - Folding wheelchairs are allowed on the bus, but the driver is not allowed to pick up a person to help them gain entrance. The customer must get into the minibus by themselves or with assistance from family or friends.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 721 reviews
RobertC_D, Mar 2026
The combination tour of Oak Alley and the airboat ride in the Louisiana swamp was a pleasant and well organized day. We enjoyed it very much, especially not having to drive to the locations. I would highly recommend it to anyone who watched the experience.
Melissa_S, Feb 2026
The Plantation visit was too rushed. By the time we got something to eat, there was little time to explore. There was a lot of driving - 1.5 hrs to the plantation then another 1.5 hrs to the airboats. Thankfully only 0.5 back to our hotel.
The Airboat tour was terrific. Plenty of time and loads of fun. A must do when visiting NOLA
Heather_M, Feb 2026
Really awesome, good value, restaurant on the property Was really good! Tour was awesome! Did swamp tour in airboat a really great day!
CYNTHIA_K, Feb 2026
It was awesome. We thought the plantation was really neat yet sensitive. The air boat was way cool. Alligators awesome.
Ivelisse_D, Feb 2026
It was relaxing and educational. The swamp experience was amazing we had (I think he said his name was Jake) he almost lost his hand due to a bite. He was great explaining things and funny. I highly recommend this tour and Jake as your swamp tour guide.
Jeffrey_G, Jan 2026
The swamp portion was so much fun. I wish the boys driver pointed out some of the things we passed on the way there which would have improved the experience
Sarah_L, Jan 2026
This was a fun trip. The tour of the house was informative. Even though it was freezing, our captain made the airboat fun.
Steven_T, Dec 2025
We really enjoyed this experience. We were picked up at our hotel on time by Reggie. He explained what to expect. The minibus was comfortable and in around a half hour we were at the airboat (we took the large airboat which sat around 15 people). Kenny drove the airboat and made sure we all had a great time. The boat ride itself was a lot of fun and we saw quite a few alligators and a bald eagle. Kenny explained a lot about alligators and the sites. Great fun and informative. After the boat it was back on the bus (30+ ? Min) to the Oak Alley Plantation. We grabbed a quick bite to eat at the cafe (get the pecan pralines) and then git a tour if the mansion by Wes who was very informative and then we toured all the otger exhibits. After that it was an hour ride back to NOLA (most of us slept). There were bathroom facilities at both the airboat and the mansion. We had a great day and highly recommend.
Paul_M, Dec 2025
Swamp tour was fantastic lots of alligators tour guide very knowledgeable about the local fauna Plantation tour very nice and informative
lorelei_s, Dec 2025
In town for a family reunion! This combination tour was awesome. Highly recommend the airboat over the ‘tour boat’. Everyone had a great time! The tour guides were friendly and informative. You will love it!
Vinnie_A, Dec 2025
Plantation score: 8/10
Airboat ride: 100/10
Plantation was informative and eye opening to see the disparity between haves and have nots of the time period.
Airboat was awesome. Seeing gators up close in the wild is an amazing experience.
DON_B, Nov 2025
Plantation Tour was everything we expected and more. The tour guide at the Mansion was very experienced and gave a great presentation of the history of the plantation. The swamp boat tour was one of the best things we did while visiting New Orleans. Our guide was excellent, and we had great weather for taking photos. We even saw alligators even though our guide said it was a bit chilly for them to be out and about. Great Tour!
Sandy_D, Nov 2025
The plantation was beautiful with a lot of history. The grounds are impressive as they are very well kept. We also ate at the restaurant which was delicious. Highly recommend this excursion!the airboat was unbelievable! Our captain Duey was awesome, knowledgeable and fun. He was entertaining! Beautiful ride comes highly recommended!
Nancy_S, Nov 2025
There was not enough time at the plantation, especially if you wanted lunch. The swamp tour was excellent and the time at the plantation was good.
BARBARA_K, Nov 2025
Great day trip with enough time at the plantation and swamp. The swamp tour is high speed and can be a little bumpy, but the stops in between are well worth it. Loved the close-up views of the alligators, birds and vegetation.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, Barbara!
Tim_M, Nov 2025
The airboat was great but it can be a windy experience so take a jacket. We saw alligators, cranes, pelicans, a very big owl, swamp cows, and a mother EAGLE feeding it's young.....how cool is that!
The plantation tour was informative and must see, the mint julip was very tasty and smooth.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, Tim!
Kraig_K, Oct 2025
Oak Valley was a very eye opening experience, had a great time walking around the grounds with the gorgeous old oaks. The swamp tour was a blast, the guide was great as was the scenery. Saw alligators, egrets, blue herons and jumping fish. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, Kraig!
Ian_D, Oct 2025
Fantastic day - started being collected by lovely coach driver ( silver hat lady - she made everyone smile ) great drive to oak alley - stunning !! Then a drive onto the swamp boat tour - again a brilliant experience ( air boat ) amazing captain ( Troy ) I think ( big full of life guy) - saw lots of gators big and small and such a brilliant high speed tour through the swamps . Advice is pay that bit extra for the air boat . Full day trip and dropped outside of hotel - brilliant thankyou
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, Ian!
Lexis_W, Oct 2025
We had a blast on this adventure. The Oak Alley tour is beautiful, informative, and respectful. The air boat tour is always a favorite of mine!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, Lexis!
Deanna_G, Oct 2025
Casey provided an amazing tour. We learned so much. A definite “to do” when visiting New Orleans. Thank you!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, Deanna!
Anne_S, Oct 2025
Beautiful setting. Just a very relaxing and enjoyable experience. Great tour. Easy walk. Wonderful food at the restaurant. Air boat ride was amazing!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, Anne!
John_B, Oct 2025
Friendly people, very interesting factual tours. Exciting air boat ride through the marshes. A lot of wildlife to see.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, John!
Melissa_O, Oct 2025
The tour itself like to get us to the actual plantation and the swamp tour. The drivers were great. The lady in the evening had us laughing so hard. I wish I remembered her name. Now asked for the actual like plantation tour that obviously had nothing to do with this company. It was very odd. The person who gave us a tour spoken, a weird voice. He had no enthusiasm in his voice, as if he was narrating. It was kind of creepy. The plantation is beautiful. Now when we got to the swamp tour, the people out there are hilarious. The guys do a great job. I got to feed an alligator a marshmallow and when I say feed, I mean, like drop it in the water next to it because it’s apparently I’m too scared to actually feed it. But the airboat tour was fun. The guide was hilarious and we had a blast.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, Melissa!
Maria_N, Oct 2025
It was really nice not having to drive in the traffic. I just st got to sit back and enjoy the ride.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, Maria!
James_G, Oct 2025
The grounds are absolutely beautiful. The detailed
Walkthrough was well done and the house is well kept.Wish we had more time to sit down and enjoy the full dining experience
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, James!
Nancy_F, Oct 2025
Really well organized and executed, the plantation was very informative and the high speed airboat was a thrill - we even saw alligators! The bayous are beautiful.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, Nancy!
Erin_L, Oct 2025
The plantation tour was way too rushed. We didn't have enough time to see everything and sit to eat. E got our lunch to go. No pictures are allowed in the house. More history or happenings with the house or people living therewould have been nice. It was very fast. The swamp tour was great. We had a great guide. Informative and fun
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the positive feedback, Erin!
Robert_B, Sep 2025
really great experience, Pressley the guide was really terrific and answered all our questions about the plantation.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, Robert!
Caroline_S, Sep 2025
Tour thru house was good. Presley was our guide. Our driver Miss Lorraine was awesome. Enjoyed our ride either way her. Knew our names and even sat with us! The airboat tour was totally awesome! Captain Dewey shared a lot of knowledge and answered all questions. He also took us to seen his friends a family of raccoons. So cute. He knew where to find the gators. Saw around 12 anywhere from 6’ to 14’. Even had a baby gator for us all to hold. Would definitely repeat this!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the five-star review, Caroline!
Herman_H, Sep 2025
Plantation is impressive and the history and insights informative and thought provoking. And the food surprisingly excellent.
Swamp tour was fun - the ride itself (seeing the swamp in general gators up close), and having a guide with a great sense of humor all mixed up in a cool, unique experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for the five-star review!
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