


Combine a plantation house tour with a covered boat ride in one day
7 hours
Plantation tour, covered boat
Tour either Oak Alley or Laura Plantation, then head out for a covered boat ride. You’ll get time for a guided house tour plus time to explore the grounds.
Plan for up to 30 minutes for the bus to pick you up, and be outside and ready at the start of the pickup time.
Full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Plan to spend about 1.5 hours at the plantation. The guided house tour lasts about 45 minutes, and you use the remaining time to explore the grounds and visit the gift shop.
The plantation is about a 60-minute bus ride from the French Quarter.
Be outside and ready at the beginning of your pickup time. Pickup can take up to 30 minutes.
10090 Hwy 90 Luling LA 70070
Standing at the end of a quarter-mile tunnel of ancient live oaks, Oak Alley Plantation stops you in your tracks. The 28 evenly spaced trees, draped in Spanish moss, frame the rose-pink Greek Revival mansion in a way that feels almost unreal. Oak Alley Plantation has welcomed visitors to this stretch of the Mississippi River Road for generations, offering a rare and sobering window into Louisiana's plantation era.
Visitors consistently rave about the quality of the guides here, with names like Corey, Garrett, Josh, Jamie, and Jesse earning special shoutouts for being knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the swamps. The staff clearly loves what they do, and it shows in how they share stories, point out wildlife, and create an educational yet thrilling experience. Families especially appreciate the accommodating nature of the crew, including their patience with special needs guests. The wildlife viewing delivers in a big way. Expect to see plenty of alligators (some tours spot 20-30!), including adorable babies, and many visitors get the unforgettable chance to feed them marshmallows. Beyond gators, guests regularly encounter raccoons, diverse bird species, and stunning swamp scenery filled with beautiful plants and textures. The tours operate on private, protected land, which seems to make for reliable wildlife sightings. Just remember to bring sunscreen, water, and a hat since it gets hot out there. This consistently ranks as a highlight of people's New Orleans trips.
Brandon did an amazing job.
Valerie Waters
May 24, 2026
Brandon did an amazing job.
Valerie Waters
May 24, 2026