Full-Day Tour Oak Alley Plantation and Airboat Swamp from New Orleans

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8 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Explore New Orlean's history on a guided our of Oak Alley Plantation. Learn all about plantation life from your tour guide and see antique farm machinery up close. Marvel at the long-standing and impressive 28 oak trees that line the road leading up to the main plantation house. Benefit from pick-up at your accommodation in New Orleans, and then make your way to the Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie for your guided walking tour of its grounds. Oak Alley was named after the 28 huge oak trees that line the road leading up to – and pre-dating the plantation house.

After your plantation tour we will head down to Westwego Louisiana where you have a chance to enjoy a sit down lunch (AT OWN EXPENSE).

After lunch we will take you across the Cajun Swamp where you take a 90 minutes airboat ride. The Captains will navigate their way through the swamp. You will learn about Louisiana Wetlands, the inhabitants of the swamp, the life and habits of the American Alligators. Riders must be 48" tall.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Driver/guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Start Time • 8:00 AM

What To Expect

New Orleans

Your full-day plantation and swamp tour begins with a 8:00 am hotel pickup from downtown New Orleans (please allow 30 minutes for pickups).
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great River Road (Pass By)

Oak Alley Plantation is located 75 miles and about 1hour from the French Quarter. Travel along Great River Road and marvel at the beautiful Antebellum Mansions along the way.
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Oak Alley Plantation

Oak Alley Plantation includes gracious interiors that echo the romance of another era, where gleaming hardwood floors and shimmering chandeliers reflect both streams of sunlight, and the venerable history of this magnificent home.The Slavery at Oak Alley exhibit it shares the story of those who were enslaved on this sugar plantation from approximately 1835 to the end of the Civil War. It also shares the daily life of these slaves, including topics such as healthcare, punishment and life after Emancipation. The Confederate Commanding Officer’s Tent exhibit. The Sugar Cane Theater, it tells the story of sugar’s impact on the people of Oak Alley, through video and exhibit. Black Smith Shop House, one of the few remaining 1890s era forges of its type in Louisiana.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Bayou Segnette State Park (Pass By)

You we travel back down to westwego louisiana to enjoy a sit down lunch at Segnette Landing Restaurant (at your own expense) which is 1 hour drive or 65 miles from Oak Alley Plantation and 10 miles from downtown hotels
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Bayou Segnette State Park

Enjoy an amazing 1 hour and 30 minutes Cajun Lunch at Segnette Landing restaurant (at your own expense).
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ultimate Swamp Adventures

Have you ever wanted to enjoy an enchanting boat ride across a swamp? If your answer is yes, as it probably is, then the place to go is New Orleans via our guided swamp tours.We take you across all the heavenly Cajun Swamp where you take a 90 minutes low-speed boat ride. The Cajun Captains will navigate their way through the back swamp. You will learn about Louisiana Wetlands, the inhabitants of the swamp, the life and habits of the American Alligators. Our experience Captains will take you back to the history of Louisiana Bayou and Swamp exploration days.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

New Orleans

Your full-day plantation and swamp tour ends with a 30 minutes hotel drop-off.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-74939P23

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