Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

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Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Departure CityDeparture City
New Orleans
End CityEnd City
New Orleans
DurationDuration
7 hours
Live Tour GuideLive Tour Guide
English Live
Group SizeGroup Size
Max. 50 travelers
Group TypeGroup Type
Group Tour

Highlights

This tour combines the private Manchac Swamp with Oak Alley Plantation! Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum south on our Oak Alley tour. As Oak Alley Plantation comes into view, you’ll understand why she is the most photographed plantation ever. Her quarter-mile-long alley of 28 magnificent oak trees, each nearly 300 years old, is an impressive welcome. Tour the “Big House,” one of America’s most iconic homes and filming location for TV shows and movies. This 1839 Greek Revival mansion symbolizes grandeur from an era of great wealth. But there is much more to her story. Research by the Friends of Oak Alley Foundation reveals the lives and legacies of those who called Oak Alley home. Then it’s a short ride to Manchac Swamp, where you’ll cruise through a private wildlife refuge in a comfortable, covered pontoon boat with a local captain. Learn about Frenier and Cajun fishing, hunting, and trapping culture. Keep your eyes peeled for alligators as they leap up for snacks!

Itinerary

Oak Alley Plantation(120minutes*Admission Ticket Included)
9am & 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.
Lake Pontchartrain(Pass by)
Although 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.
(Pass by)
View 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.
(90minutes*Admission Ticket Included)
This 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.
Tips
Start point description: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.
End point description: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.
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

Meeting & Transfer Info

Meeting Point

USA

LA 70130400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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.

End Point

USA

LA 70130400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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.

Includes & Excludes

Includes
  • Swamp Boat Tour
  • Round trip transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Narrated by a local guide
  • Tour of Oak Alley Plantation
  • Excludes
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Food & Drink (Available for Purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Special Notes

  • 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.
  • Oak Alley Plantation is a Smoke Free Facility
  • Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
    This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
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