New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation -N- Swamp Tour Full Day

This guided tour from New Orleans combines visits to Oak Alley Plantation and a Louisiana swamp cruise, ideal for history and nature enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Your driver guide provides a mini tour explaining New Orleans culture.
• Leather seating in a luxury, climate-controlled van ensures a comfortable ride.
• Complimentary bottled water and USB charge ports are available onboard.
• Small group sizes (maximum 12 passengers) create an intimate and conversational experience.
• Opportunities to photograph both a Creole and an American plantation.

Description

Visit Oak Alley Plantation, a National Historic Landmark dedicated to preserving the history of its inhabitants, focusing on its era as a working sugarcane plantation. Walk under the iconic Oak Alley allée and gain a deeper understanding of the plantation’s past.

Next, explore Louisiana’s swamp and bayou on a pontoon boat operated by a local guide. Learn about Cajun culture and how they adapted to the waterways, wildlife, and weather of the region. Observe wildlife up close while surrounded by moss-draped cypress trees.

Includes

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off within a 2-mile radius of the French Quarter; a meeting point at St. Louis Cathedral Jackson Square for guests outside this area.
• 1 hour 15 minute drive to Oak Alley Plantation.
• Approximately 3 hours to explore Oak Alley, including a walk under the iconic allee and a tour of the big house.
• Options to buy lunch at the plantation restaurant or deli.
• 35-minute drive to Cajun Pride Swamp Tours.
• 90-minute pontoon boat swamp tour with a local guide, offering wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.

Excludes

• Meals and snacks during the tour.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking tip: Wear comfortable shoes and bring insect repellent for the swamp portion. The best time to visit is during daylight hours for optimal wildlife viewing and photography.