Plantation and Swamp Tour from New Orleans
You see the oldest plantation there and get a detailed tour with guides dresses in traditional clothing of that time. And the swamp is simply amazing. So many alligators to see. And you get to hold one too. Simply amazing.
Ivana, 2019-11-11
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You'll experience a bygone era in one of the South’s most beautiful settings-Oak Alley Plantation, built in 1839. Marvel at the unbelievable quarter-mile long alley of 28 magnificent Oak trees, each over 250 years old, and view the majestic cypress trees in Louisiana’s swamps bordering the Mississippi River.
Your guided tour will reveal the fascinating stories of the home and its history. Perhaps the most photographed plantation over the years, Oak Alley has been the setting for such motion pictures as Interview with a Vampire, Primary Colors, and the wedding of Bo and Hope from the daytime soap opera, Days of our Lives.
On your journey to this historic setting, you'll also have the opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Pontchartrain as you cross the Bonnet Carre Spillway (the flood outlet of the Mississippi River).
Experience the following exhibits on 28 historic acres: Slavery at Oak Alley, East and West Gardens, Blacksmith Shop and Sugarcane Theater.
Travel past Whitney, Evergreen, Felicity & St. Joseph Plantations, ghosts of the past that front the Mississippi River, where rich crops of sugar cane, cotton, and indigo from these fertile lands once traveled to far ports of trade.
You can purchase lunch, a snack, salad or sandwich in the Plantation Café to enjoy at the picnic tables or aboard the coach.
Then, take a short ride to the Manchac Swamp where you will cruise through a privately-owned wildlife refuge, home to the legend of “Rougarou”, the Cajun werewolf. You might not find the “Rougarou”, but you’ll get up close and personal with some alligators in an area where time seems to standstill.
You can purchase drinks and snacks at “the swamp”. (Cost is not included in tour price).
New Orleans, LA
Manchac Swamp
Oak Alley Plantation
Departure & Return
| Location | Address | Departure | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 9:00am | 4:30pm | |
| New Orleans, LA | 11:00am | 6:30pm |
*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.
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Additional Notes
- Due to the historic nature of the Oak Alley Plantation, access to the second floor is by stairs only. No video is allowed inside the plantation home.
Policies
We reserves the right to substitute either vessel in place of the other (Steamboat NATCHEZ & Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS) for any reason, at any time. No refunds will be issued for vessel substitution. In the event of severe weather, unfavorable river conditions including river closures, breakdowns or any other cause beyond our control, the vessel is determined by the captain and unable to make the cruise as scheduled, we will arrange for a dockside event. No refunds for the above conditions.
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