--- title: Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour slug: oak-alley-plantation-and-swamp-boat-tour-laplace type: attraction sub_type: tours source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/oak-alley-plantation-and-swamp-boat-tour-laplace city: LaPlace state: LA country: US address: "*Hotel Pick-Up*, 110 Frenier Road" geo: lat: 30.095 lng: -90.43641 duration: up to 7.5 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:35:00.648Z price_from: amount: 120 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4.5 count: 2000 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Combo Tour Admission price: 120 regular_price: 125 savings: 5 ticket_types: - name: Adult Combo Tour (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Child Combo Tour (4-12 yrs) min_age: 4 max_age: 12 - name: Free Child Combo Tour (0-3 yrs) min_age: 0 max_age: 3 --- ## Overview Cruise the Louisiana bayous on a thrilling swamp boat ride and visit the historic Oak Alley Plantation in a full-day tour from New Orleans. Experience wildlife and Cajun culture in the Manchac Swamp, then explore the plantation house and grounds with a costumed guide. ## What's Included - Cajun-style boat cruise of Manchac Swamp - Guided tour of the Oak Alley Plantation Home by a costumed guide - Hotel pick-up and drop-off from most New Orleans, Metairie, and Kenner hotels ## What's Not Included - Lunch is not provided; snacks are available for purchase at the swamp ## Ticket Options - **Combo Tour Admission** — $120.00 (regularly $125.00, save $5.00) Reflect on 200 years of history with the Oak Alley Plantation and swamp tour combo! Journey back in time as you explore a historic sugar plantation and go in search of alligators within the Manchac Swamp. - Adult Combo Tour (13+ yrs) - Child Combo Tour (4-12 yrs) - Free Child Combo Tour (0-3 yrs) ## Good to Know - Tour duration is approximately 7 hours, including travel time - Recommended to eat a hearty breakfast and bring a bagged lunch or snack - Snacks available for purchase at the swamp; picnic tables available for use, but picnics not allowed on historic plantation grounds - Wear weather-appropriate attire and comfortable walking shoes - Bring bug spray, sunscreen, hat or sunglasses, a camera, an ID, and cash for gratuities - Wheelchair accessible, but access to the second floor of the Plantation Home is by stairs only; an iPad tour is available for guests unable to climb stairs ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### Where does the Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Boat Tour depart from? This tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from most New Orleans, Metairie and Kenner hotels. Please call the number on your e-ticket to confirm hotel pick-up locations and times. ### How far away is the swamp and plantation? The swamp is 27 miles from Downtown New Orleans/French Quarter and only 15 minutes from the New Orleans Airport. The Plantation is 20-30 minutes further past the swamp or about 1 hour from Downtown New Orleans/French Quarter. ### Can we eat and drink while on the tour? Eating and drinking are allowed on the boat (in limited quantities) and at picnic tables throughout Cajun Pride Swamp Tour, but please note that eating and drinking are not permitted in the shuttle vans. Picnic tables are available for use on the grounds adjacent to the parking lot of the Oak Alley Plantation, but please note that picnics are not allowed on the historic grounds. ### Are food and drinks available at the Cajun Pride Swamp Tour location? Limited snack options are available in the gift shop at all times. ### Can I take pictures while on tour? Yes, but please note that photography is not allowed inside the "Big House" exhibit at the Oak Alley Plantation. ### What should I wear? It is best to wear casual attire and comfortable walking shoes. ### How much walking is involved? The plantation tour involves some walking, but not a great distance, while the swamp tour is entirely by boat. You'll only walk a short distance from your vehicle to the boat. ### What if it rains? The plantation and swamp tours are offered come rain or shine unless canceled due to extreme weather conditions. The boats used in the swamp tour are covered for protection from rain, and the plantation tours are mostly indoors, but please bring your umbrella for the walk from your vehicle to the plantation and the swamp. ### Is the tour wheelchair-accessible? The plantation grounds are wheelchair-accessible, but please note that there are stairs to get to the second floor of the Big House exhibit. An iPad tour is offered in the media room, but please indicate while booking your ticket(s) if you or anyone in your group will need this assistance. One of the boats in the swamp is wheelchair-accessible, but please indicate while booking your ticket(s) if you or anyone in your group will use a wheelchair, as the boat space is limited. ### Is gratuity included? No, tips are not included but are always welcome and appreciated. ## Reviews > "What a great experience!" > — lynnkA4194FH, Reviewed May 29, 2026 > "Captain Dustin is a blast!" > — Wander797531, Plano, Texas, Reviewed May 24, 2026 > "Great swamp tour!" > — stormiet2026, Reviewed May 11, 2026 > "Best Adventure of Trip" > — plusher56, Huntington, West Virginia, Reviewed May 11, 2026 > "Dad jokes, 80s rock & sugar-addicted wildlife" > — 536erasmoc, Reviewed May 10, 2026 > "Too crowded, too staged." > — Road727466, Reviewed May 01, 2026 > "Fantastic swamp ride" > — Biker_Grandpa, New Haven, Missouri, Reviewed April 26, 2026 > "Fun swamp tour" > — Tourist09425879061, Ohio, Reviewed April 26, 2026 > "Excellent Field Trip to Cajun Pride Swamp!" > — R1889CWamya, Reviewed April 15, 2026 > "You see a lot of wildlife up close! Thomas is awesome." > — billiejos574, Reviewed April 07, 2026 > "Terrible experience: animals lured on the edge of the bayou as gator bait: Shameful" > — 169ginnieb, New Orleans, Louisiana, Reviewed March 23, 2026 > "Great Family Adventure!!!" > — tarabU8571DN, Reviewed March 17, 2026 > "Swamp heaven!" > — ther0nt, Washington DC, District of Columbia, Reviewed March 10, 2026 > "10/10 Louisiana History and Culture" > — 549kyrstenb, Reviewed March 03, 2026 > "Great time! Must do tour!" > — Y7123WBrobertog, Reviewed March 01, 2026 > "Outstanding Swamp Tour Experience with Captain Mark" > — Go51770137785, Reviewed February 16, 2026 > "Tour was fine but the shuttle ride was horrible" > — Journey16526019316, Reviewed February 16, 2026