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New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation and Swamp Cruise Day Trip

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Visit the Oak Alley Plantation and cruise down Louisiana's bayou swamplands on a day trip from New Orleans. Learn the history of the wetlands from your local guide and keep an eye out for alligators.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    8.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Guide
    • Transportation by air-conditioned bus
    • Oak Alley Plantation entry ticket
    • Swamp boat trip (1 hour and 40 minutes)
    • Tips
    • Food and drink
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Experience the complicated history and natural beauty of Louisiana
  • Cruise through a Louisiana swamp and look out for unique wildlife
  • Step into the past as you explore an authentic plantation home
  • Learn about the history and culture of the wetlands from your guide
  • Pass important landmarks, including a Native American burial mound

Description

Explore Louisiana with a visit to the Oak Alley Plantation, followed by a swamp boat tour. Enjoy a guided day trip from New Orleans for a day you won't forget.
Begin your day with a pickup at your New Orleans hotel. Enjoy the views as you head out to the Oak Alley Plantation, where you will be led on a tour by guides in period costume. Explore the house and its grounds as you learn about the history of the plantation.
Next, head out on a boat tour to explore the Louisiana bayous. Relax in the covered boat and tune in to your guide’s commentary about the local culture of the wetlands. 
Cruise past a Native American burial mound, a Cajun cemetery, and a fishing village. Drift down narrow waterways and pass moss-covered trees. Be on the lookout for wildlife, including snakes and alligators.
Back on dry land, you will board the bus to return to New Orleans, then you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Good to know before you go
  • Some walking at the Oak Alley plantation is involved

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    4-12 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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