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
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Experience the wilds of the Louisiana swamp plus hear the fascinating history of a Southern plantation all in one day with this great-value combo tour. Visit Oak Alley Plantation or Destrehan Plantation (depending on time chosen,) where you'll learn about antebellum life. At Oak Alley, you'll get the chance to stroll down its iconic tree-lined esplanade. Destrehan is known for being a top sugar and indigo producer. Then ride in a covered boat through Manchac Swamp, a privately owned habitat for alligators, egrets, and other wildlife.
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Ages 0-99, max of 28 per group
Duration: 7h 45m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Get a dose of southern antebellum culture and swamp life in one day
- Tour the historic Oak Alley Plantation or Destrehan Plantation
- Glide through a private Louisiana swamp on a wildlife-watching boat
- Get outside of New Orleans without renting a car; transport is included
- Swamp Boat Tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Narrated by a local guide
- Round trip transportation
- Tour of either Oak Alley or Destrehan Plantation
- Entry/Admission - Oak Alley Plantation
- Entry/Admission - Destrehan Plantation
- Entry/Admission - LaPlace
What's not included- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
- Food & Drink (Available for Purchase)
- Gratuities
- After boarding an air-conditioned coach in the French Quarter, follow the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline to Oak Alley Plantation or Destrehan Plantation. Oak Alley is perhaps the most photographed plantation in the lower Mississippi Valley. Marvel at the unbelievable alley of 28 magnificent Oak trees, each over 250 years old, as your guide reveals the fascinating stories of the home and its history. If you choose to visit Destrehan, you'll learn the history of this famous plantation that was once a major producer of indigo and sugarcane. Continue on to the Manchac Swamp for a wildlife tour in a covered boat that provides protection from weather in all seasons. Learn about swamp culture and the endangered ecosystem from a guide as you look for alligators, raccoons, snakes, birdlife, and giant rodents. The swamp is privately owned, so you don't have to worry about crowds. Return to the convenient French Quarter drop-off point.
- Start:
- Gray Line New Orleans, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USADeparts 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:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3780SWPL- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- 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.
- 9am & 11am = Oak Alley Plantation
- 1pm = Destrehan Plantation
- Oak Alley Plantation is a Smoke Free Facility
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What is the departure point for the Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans?
- The tour begins at the Gray Line "Lighthouse" Ticket Office in the French Quarter at Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River - at the Steamboat Natchez Dock (400 Toulouse Street.)Answered June 2021
- Is there parking near the departure point for the Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans?
- There are public parking lots on Decatur Street that charge hourly rates. Some require prepayment through an automated kiosk on site. The parking lot closest to the tour departure point is Jax Lot # P401, 500 Decatur St.Answered June 2021
- What should I wear during the Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans?
- Casual, comfortable attire is best. Please wear comfortable shoes! Please avoid tank tops, cut-offs or short shorts.Answered June 2021
- What type of boat is used during the Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans?
- This tour uses a comfortable, custom-built pontoon boat that is safe for the fragile local ecosystem.Answered June 2021
The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3780SWPL
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- 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USADeparts 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.
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- Brian R0 contributionsRobert the bus driver. Amazing!Robert the driver was great! Felt safe the while ride, he explained in detail different historical sites during the bus ride, and was very friendly and informative.. A must go to for anyone in town visiting.Written 7 December 2024
- shannonlB9421ZQ0 contributionsLife on the plantation from the slave perspective.The Whitney Plantation is a fascinating glimpse intro plantation life along the River Road, without glossing and mimosas. The Whitney plantation serves as a memorial for slaves throughout the region. The audio tour informative and insightful. Thanks to driver Robert D for the info, I appreciated the DVDS on the drive that filled in some background on the plantations as well.Written 2 December 2024
- Grimsby-one0 contributionsHistory Never ForgottenQuite a humbling yet eerie experience. From the poor 'slaves' sold to the Plantation. Everything preserved so well. The silence walking round. No birds, until a red one tapped at the church window!! Tutles resting on a branch in the water. There was a lot of information around. Our driver was a good driver but only told her name and then briefly paused at each Plantation on the return. A little more history would have been nice to hear whilst travelling. Overall pleased we visitedWritten 2 December 2024
- Dean S0 contributionsGood day out!Very good day , the driver Colin was very informative and entertaining. The Bus was very comfortable. The content at Whitney Plantation was extremely well presented and informative. It was good along the way seeing some rural properties and industries. Highly recommendedWritten 2 December 2024
- nathangV3582GZ0 contributionsInformative Tour!Thank you to our tour guide Robert D. for making our trip a great one! He was very informative and made the tour much more interesting. The Whitney plantation itself has a guided audio tour and included plenty of history about the plantation and time period. It was a powerful experience.Written 29 November 2024
- W7839CKcc0 contributionsInformative and educationalBryant our driver was professional and knowledgeable. The plantation reflected grander. Slave quarters man's inhumanity to man. Slaves Antoine, Meanna and others showed ingenuity and inspiration. Informative and educational. I would recommend.Written 28 November 2024
- Road314208320410 contributionsBryant the bus driver was great and the tour was very informative.The tour was awesome, even the ride over with Bryant. Bryant was informative on the trip over and even made stops along the way so he could give us some information about the other plantations we drove by and the history of those on River Road. I highly recommend. The plantation was also interesting. We self-toured the grounds and replica slave houses. It's sad, but it's history and worth the time. There was a tour for inside the big house and our guide was very informative. She was good about talking about the owners but also giving insight into what it was like for the slaves, which was appreciated and needed. I recommend this tour.Written 27 November 2024
- F7831SImelissag0 contributionsIf you can do it.This was fun, if you like watching gator shows you will like this even if you don't watch it. The driver was excellent. The pick us up and took us to the Bayou to see some gatorsWritten 26 November 2024
- pauladJ8338GM0 contributionsWorth the visitBeautiful plantation, and wonderful guide who kept your attention with information about the big house. Grounds are well taken care of.Written 24 November 2024
- Scenic4337800 contributionsWorth every penny!Very educational and interesting ghost tour of the French Quarter. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and an excellent storyteller. The augmented reality feature was interesting but had some hiccups. I do appreciate having it to add to the experience. It was definitely worth the price!Written 23 November 2024
- Bill T0 contributionsWell worth a visitWell presented information on slavery on the plantation. The audio guide was well done with a good overview and actual interviews with former slaves. The outdoor art added to the overall message of courage in facing slavery and later apartheid. Thank you so much.Written 23 November 2024
- 586jacqueh0 contributionsGreat experience, should definitely book!The grounds were amazing!! Our guide inside the Big House, Jackie, truly loved her job & it showed! Great facts & historical insights!Written 22 November 2024
- dschmerb0 contributionsWhitney Plantation tourGreat historical overview of slavery in the lobby of the main building. Issued audio players for self discovery of grounds, buildings and monuments. Would highly recommend. Gray Line Tours bus driver, Robert, was also outstanding in his knowledge of adjacent plantations.Written 22 November 2024
- josephaO8088AR0 contributionsGreat trip. I enjoyed the ride out. The driver pointed different things out and gave a little history of the area. The plantation was beautiful. It’s geared more to the plantation owner than the slaves.Written 22 November 2024
- Navigator213574110400 contributionsWhitney Plantation tour is a must!Highly recommend making a trip to the Whitney plantation. We traveled with Grey Line and our driver Robert was awesome!!Written 21 November 2024
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John Scott G
3 contributions
Jan 2022
Jim is hands down the best tour guide you can get in New Orleans. He was funny, knowledgeable, and an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. This package is one of the best that money can buy in the city and is a must-do event if you are in the area and are looking to encapsulate the full NOLA experience in a day. We thought the journey between sites would feel long, but he made them some of the best moments of the trip as he shared his wealth of knowledge of the history of both the landscape and the people of this area. We can't wait to tell all our family and friends about the experience!
Written 7 January 2022
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Kayla G
2 contributions
June 2022 • Family
The overall tour was amazing and allowed an insight into life outside of New Orleans as well as the deep history into plantations. The two locations were super picturesque and we got amazing photos. Our tour guide was Jim and he was amazing at his job! He made sure to get everyone involved during the tour and was really informative about numerous historical topics. Kindrell, our bus driver, was great as well and provided us with safe transportation to and from the various sites. Overall, this duo made our trip even better, and I would highly recommend the experience to people who want to see another side of Louisiana without going too far out of the city.
Written 20 June 2022
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BarnsleySalmon
Barnsley17 contributions
Feb 2020
Overall I was left disappointed with this trip. We went as a group of 4 adults, two couple in our 50's. The Plantation is okay, but not the sprawling country house I expected and the swamp tour was underwhelming. We saw probably about fifteen alligators about 3 foot long and six racoons. Other than that nothing, the guide just told stories and took us up and down the swamp.
I do want to say though that our overall tour Guide John and the individuals at the planatation who did the tour and the Swamp Boat captain were all excellent and informative.
My advice would be pick a bigger and better plantation and go on the Airboat.
I do want to say though that our overall tour Guide John and the individuals at the planatation who did the tour and the Swamp Boat captain were all excellent and informative.
My advice would be pick a bigger and better plantation and go on the Airboat.
Written 20 February 2020
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Porsh A
Reynoldsville, PA25 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
This tour was amazing if anything I wish it would have been an hour longer. Not the bus ride that was pretty long but the guide and the bus driver tried to make it as fun and informative as possible. I went with my sister on a 4 day kid free husband free trip to New Orleans.
Oak Alley was absolutely stunning and is a must see if you are visiting New Orleans. The house tour was short but very informative and the grounds are just amazing! I wish we would have had an additional hour to explore the plantation. We ate lunch at the on site dinner which took an hour from our tour. However the food was amazing. We ordered the seafood au gratin appetizer and were tempted to cancel our food order and make the meal of the appetizer it was so good.
The swamp boat tour was awesome and our boat captain was hilarious. We saw lots of alligators, some raccoons, a few wild boar, and even one crock lol. We also held a baby alligator on the boat! They are still rebuilding after the hurricane so their gift shop and facilities leave a little to be desired but the tour and staff were great! I highly recommend this tour, there were no children on our bus but I think this tour would be great for ages 10+ between the walking the boat ride and the height requirements.
Notes/recommendations
Wear bug spray and sunscreen
Wear sneakers or boots
Bring bag or backpack with a water bottle.
Do the 1st tour of the plantation house if you can.
You are not allowed to take pictures inside the plantation house.
Either pack a lunch, order only an appetizer,
or order something simple like a sandwich to go from the plantation restaurant if they will allow it. Do the gift shop while you wait on food then you can walk the whole plantation and still get a lunch.
Not all the boats have a restroom on them but both stops have restrooms available.
Oak Alley was absolutely stunning and is a must see if you are visiting New Orleans. The house tour was short but very informative and the grounds are just amazing! I wish we would have had an additional hour to explore the plantation. We ate lunch at the on site dinner which took an hour from our tour. However the food was amazing. We ordered the seafood au gratin appetizer and were tempted to cancel our food order and make the meal of the appetizer it was so good.
The swamp boat tour was awesome and our boat captain was hilarious. We saw lots of alligators, some raccoons, a few wild boar, and even one crock lol. We also held a baby alligator on the boat! They are still rebuilding after the hurricane so their gift shop and facilities leave a little to be desired but the tour and staff were great! I highly recommend this tour, there were no children on our bus but I think this tour would be great for ages 10+ between the walking the boat ride and the height requirements.
Notes/recommendations
Wear bug spray and sunscreen
Wear sneakers or boots
Bring bag or backpack with a water bottle.
Do the 1st tour of the plantation house if you can.
You are not allowed to take pictures inside the plantation house.
Either pack a lunch, order only an appetizer,
or order something simple like a sandwich to go from the plantation restaurant if they will allow it. Do the gift shop while you wait on food then you can walk the whole plantation and still get a lunch.
Not all the boats have a restroom on them but both stops have restrooms available.
Written 16 September 2022
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You provided an incredible narrative for future guests. Thank you for taking the time to write this.
Written 18 September 2022
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Marci D
3 contributions
May 2021
This was a fantastic way to spend the day and get out of the City on our New Orleans vacation. Jim was an excellent and informative tour guide and made the time on the bus pass quickly. The grounds at Oak Alley are beautiful and there are many great photo opportunities. The food in the restaurant was very good but be aware that it's a bit of a rush to do the house tour, the talk they give at the slave quarters, and have a sit down meal, but it is doable. The swamp tour was also fantastic. Captain Bishop was entertaining and we some somewhere around 20 alligators as well as herons, racoons and other wildlife. Just don't ask him about the duck nesting boxes. It's a sore spot and you'll get an ear full.
Written 5 May 2021
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MImom
Bloomfield Hills, MI2 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
I booked this tour for my family of four including a 12 year old son and 10 year old daughter during the holiday break. Jim was an excellent tour guide keeping us engaged with witty history on the bus ride. The hour or so out to Oak Alley went by very quickly. The bus itself was clean and air conditioned and Latoya was a great driver. Once we arrived at Oak Alley, we had plenty of time to explore and eat lunch with take out from the onsite cafe. My 12 year old is a history buff so he enjoyed every plaque and guide. My 10 year old loved the landscape with the magnificent trees. Pictures don’t do it justice. We tried the adult and virgin mint juleps in the souvenir cups. They were very sweet but a nice experience. Use the bathrooms at the plantations as they are clean and convenient. Then we went off to swamp on a relatively short bus ride. We got Tom as our boat guide. He was as authentically Cajun as you can get and a fantastic guide. We saw many alligators of all sizes along with a few other bayou creatures. Their facilities were severely damaged by hurricane Ida so they no longer have a formal snack or souvenir shop. But we still had a great time. Their dedication to their habitat and the animals is admirable. Our favorite part was getting to hold an 18 month old alligator. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to get a sense of Louisiana outside of the French Quarter. It hardly felt like 7.5 hours because it was so engaging.
Written 30 December 2021
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JoloHen
Phoenix, AZ18 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
It was nice to get out of the city and see another side to Louisiana. This tour checked all boxes! We met our Gray Line tour guide Early and bus driver Donald at the designated time and spot, then our group was loaded on a comfortable bus for the hour ride to the plantation. Along the way Early told about Louisiana history, geography, and fun stories. Donald was great about slowing down so we could get pictures of other plantations along the way to Oak Alley. When we arrived, we did the self guided tour of the slave quarters before our 11 a.m. tour time. It was very eye opening seeing first hand how the slaves lived and the treatment they received. We met Miss Jackie, our guide, at the mansion, and she gave an informative talk about the family who build the house, their history, and how they lived. She told the history the house, and how the foundation that supports it was set up. We were met with a decent rain show, so we weren’t able to spend as much time on the grounds as we would have liked, but the cafe/gift shop was cozy and welcoming.
From there it was a 45 minute ride to the swamp tour. When we arrived I was very underwhelmed- there was construction going on and the whole site looked a bit ‘sketchy’. But looks are deceiving!! ‘Captain’ Jerry loaded us all up in the flat bed boat and we were off. To say he’s a character is an understatement! With his Cajun accent, he told about history and his life on the swamp, his philosophy of life, and pointed out the flora and fauna along the way. The minute we pulled away from the dock, we saw alligators swimming up to us and swimming alongside the boat. Jerry seemed to be on a first name basis with most of them, so when he told about how much they were worth (skin, meat, etc) it was a bit surprising. He stopped about 1/2 way and in bare feet he stepped out on the side platform and immediately 12-15 alligators swam up for food. Jerry had them halfway out of the water! As we continued the tour, he kept up a running commentary about his experiences, and then it was close to a bank, where a HUGE family of raccoons approached. A bucket full of corn kept them close and everyone on the boat was instantly worried about alligator ‘living snack attack’. Jerry explained the raccoons eat the alligator eggs, the alligators eat the raccoons. A circle of life story you WON’T see on Disney!
Another comfortable hour back to New Orleans along Lake Pontchartrain with more fun facts from Early. A fabulous experience that’s well worth the price.
From there it was a 45 minute ride to the swamp tour. When we arrived I was very underwhelmed- there was construction going on and the whole site looked a bit ‘sketchy’. But looks are deceiving!! ‘Captain’ Jerry loaded us all up in the flat bed boat and we were off. To say he’s a character is an understatement! With his Cajun accent, he told about history and his life on the swamp, his philosophy of life, and pointed out the flora and fauna along the way. The minute we pulled away from the dock, we saw alligators swimming up to us and swimming alongside the boat. Jerry seemed to be on a first name basis with most of them, so when he told about how much they were worth (skin, meat, etc) it was a bit surprising. He stopped about 1/2 way and in bare feet he stepped out on the side platform and immediately 12-15 alligators swam up for food. Jerry had them halfway out of the water! As we continued the tour, he kept up a running commentary about his experiences, and then it was close to a bank, where a HUGE family of raccoons approached. A bucket full of corn kept them close and everyone on the boat was instantly worried about alligator ‘living snack attack’. Jerry explained the raccoons eat the alligator eggs, the alligators eat the raccoons. A circle of life story you WON’T see on Disney!
Another comfortable hour back to New Orleans along Lake Pontchartrain with more fun facts from Early. A fabulous experience that’s well worth the price.
Written 27 September 2023
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Your reveiw was a great experience as well. Your story of the tour was delightful. Captain Jerry had lived his life in the swamps and know well the circle of life, and he appreciates all his animal neighbors and their part of the circle.
Written 1 October 2023
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Jaime Britt
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Jim (with one "M" was an amazing guide. He was friendly, knowledgable and entertaining. The ride from the city to the plantation and plantation to the swamp tour and back was just as entertaining as the actual tours, thanks to him.
Joe (with one "O") gave us a smooth and comfortable ride. I have never driven a bus, however, I was very impressed by his skill at navigating the challenging streets of New Orleans so easily.
The tours were so much fun. I loved getting to see the beautiful plantation buildings and gorgeous trees full of Spanish moss.
The baby alligator we got to hold on the swamp tour was icing on the cake!
Thank you for a wonderful time!
Joe (with one "O") gave us a smooth and comfortable ride. I have never driven a bus, however, I was very impressed by his skill at navigating the challenging streets of New Orleans so easily.
The tours were so much fun. I loved getting to see the beautiful plantation buildings and gorgeous trees full of Spanish moss.
The baby alligator we got to hold on the swamp tour was icing on the cake!
Thank you for a wonderful time!
Written 25 January 2020
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Araceli V
6 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
Elizabeth is very down-to-earth and EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE! She made the bus ride to each place was filled with neat facts and information about the places we were going to. Of course, I can’t forget the amazing bus driver Dwayne. He got us all there safe and left the bus in with air conditioning when it was extremely hot.
Bishop on the swamp tour was WILD y’all! He had us rolling and laughing the entire time. I honestly can’t believe this guy is so chill when feeding 11 alligators at a time! If you want someone to do this tour, look for Bishop! That guy don’t mess around 😂!
Bishop on the swamp tour was WILD y’all! He had us rolling and laughing the entire time. I honestly can’t believe this guy is so chill when feeding 11 alligators at a time! If you want someone to do this tour, look for Bishop! That guy don’t mess around 😂!
Written 23 August 2021
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Jim P
Sarasota, FL193 contributions
Feb 2020
We had a really top-notch experience with this Gray Line tour which left from the French Quarters in NOLA during Marti Gras. Tour guide Jim had a great personality, a great sense of humor, and was a wealth of knowledge. He made the time go by quickly. It was a welcome break from the city insanity - although it was a cold day, we were able to do everything on the trip. The plantation docent Mary was knowledgeable and entertaining - we learned a lot about the plantation and slave culture, and left there understanding a lot more about the Civil War history.
The swamp tour was equally amazing, with swamp boat captain Bishop being extremely entertaining. He knew every square inch of the swamp, and was apparently familiar with all the alligators. And there were plenty on this ride.
We would certainly recommend this tour to anyone.
The swamp tour was equally amazing, with swamp boat captain Bishop being extremely entertaining. He knew every square inch of the swamp, and was apparently familiar with all the alligators. And there were plenty on this ride.
We would certainly recommend this tour to anyone.
Written 22 February 2020
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We have the swamp and plantation tours, do people usually bring a lunch, or buy food there or inbeteeen the tours?
Written 6 October 2024
There is a restaurant and cafe at Oak Alley Plantation where you can buy food.
Written 25 October 2024
Hi I have made a booking but entered my email address incorrectly so haven’t received the confirmation email - what should I do?
Written 28 August 2022
Do it again and explain what happened or call them. They were absolutely excellent help. The people answering the phones were great. They will definitely help you out and fix your problems.
Written 29 August 2022
Yes although it’s a short trip. You will also have the opportunity to handle small alligators and may miss wildlife if you are eating.
Written 13 June 2022
What time does do we get picked up at the French Quarter and what time do we return?
Written 22 May 2022
Call the tour company directly and they can tell you your pickup time.
Written 26 May 2022
Is there a bathroom on the bus that is transporting us to our destination?
Written 20 May 2022
The bathroom on ours was not working. Both locations had bathrooms though and they gave us plenty of time to use them
Written 21 May 2022
Hi, for the lunch, is it covered as part of the tour? Is there a vegan option available?
Written 7 May 2022
Dave M
Maryland Line, Maryland
I understand that the length of the tour is 7.5 hours, but what are the times for pick up and return?
Written 3 April 2022
Do you have an office in town that would hold luggage
Written 31 March 2022
Hi I am interested in this tour but not sure about holding a baby alligator on the tour, is that humane for the alligator?
Written 6 March 2022
Holding the alligator is optional, just follow directions if you do so. No harm comes to the animal.
Written 7 March 2022
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