Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans – History & Scenery
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Step back in time with the Oak Alley Plantation Tour with transportation from New Orleans. This half-day journey takes you through the grandeur of the antebellum South, highlighting the stunning architecture and lush landscapes of Oak Alley Plantation. Walk beneath the iconic alley of 28 ancient oak trees, each over 250 years old, and explore the beautifully preserved plantation home built in 1839.
Learn about the plantation’s history from knowledgeable guides, including stories of its often somber past. As you stroll through sugar cane fields and along oak-lined esplanades, you'll gain a deeper understanding of this pivotal part of Southern history. For an added adventure, upgrade your tour to include a 90-minute pontoon swamp tour, where you'll experience Louisiana's vibrant wetlands up close.
This tour offers a comfortable and informative way to experience the rich heritage of New Orleans’ surrounding plantations and natural landscapes, all while enjoying convenient transportation from the city.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Oak Alley Plantation Tour with transportation?
The tour lasts approximately 5.5 hours, including visits and transportation time.
What is included in the tour?
Your package includes round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach, a guided tour of the plantation home, and an optional 90-minute pontoon swamp tour if you choose the upgrade. You'll also have a local guide to enhance your experience.
Are there any age restrictions or accessibility options?
The tour is suitable for all ages, including infants (0-5), children (6-12), and adults (13-99). It is wheelchair accessible, and small children can ride in strollers or prams.
What should I bring or know before the tour?
Bring comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and a hat for outdoor parts of the tour. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase at the plantation café, but meals and parking fees are not included.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Yes, you can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure. Cancellations made within 24 hours or due to bad weather or low booking numbers may be subject to cancellation.
Free cancellation
You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure time.
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Duration 5.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- 90-minute pontoon swamp tour (if upgrade selected)
- Local guide
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Guided tour of the plantation home
- Round-trip coach transportation
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Parking fees
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Explore Oak Alley Plantation, built in 1839, famous for its stunning quarter-mile alley of 28 ancient oak trees. Discover the history of the home and its role in Southern culture, and enjoy the scenic surroundings including Louisiana's cypress swamps. You can also purchase snacks or ice cream to enjoy at the picnic tables or on the coach.
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Stop 2
Pass by a large lagoon and brackish estuary fed by rivers, covering 630 square miles—one of North America's largest wetlands.
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Stop 3
View the spillway, a flood control structure that allows excess Mississippi River water to flow into Lake Pontchartrain and then into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Stop 4
Visit a historic plantation from around 1830 that remains a family-owned working sugar plantation today, along with the nearby Felicity Plantation from 1846.
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Stop 5
See a historic Creole sugar cane plantation from circa 1805, featuring a complex of 12 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Depart from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure a prompt departure.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day prior
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours
- May be canceled due to bad weather or low bookings
Booking confirmation
Confirmation details are provided at checkout with our booking partner.
From $75.65 per person
- Free cancellation
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