Visit Oak Alley Plantation, named for the double row of southern live oak trees that date back to the 18th century. Learn about plantation life, see antique farm equipment and join a tour led by a guide in traditional dress.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 5.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: The pickup time starts at 8:15 AM and the time frame is between 8:15 AM and 8:45 AM. Please be ready at the start of pickup time as the bus will be pulling up in front of your pickup point.

Highlights

Get an insight into life on a plantation
See the famous southern oak trees that gave Oak Alley Plantation its name
Marvel at the evocative Antebellum architecture

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Benefit from pick-up at your accommodation in New Orleans, and then make your way to the Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Oak Alley was named for the 28 huge oak trees that line the road leading up to – and pre-dating – the plantation house. Admire the Greek Revival architecture of the house, built in the 19th century for one of the wealthiest families of the South. See original features, including antique farm machinery, and avail of amenities such as a restaurant and souvenir shop. Be led by a guide wearing authentic plantation-style clothes and hear about the first example of Antebellum restoration along the legendary River Road.

Includes

Pick-up and drop off at your accommodation in New Orleans
Guided tour of an historic plantation house

Gratuities
Snacks and refreshments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Know before you go

The drive to Oak Alley takes approximately 75 minutes
Walking is required on this tour

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Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 65 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.4/5
Transportation
4/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Safety
4.6/5

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We had the best driver, who regaled us all the way to the plantation. Then, the place was immaculate, with great docents helping you understand what you are seeing. It gave you a good perspective on a part of our history. Surprised at how small house was and how much better the slave quarters were (still not great) than often portrayed by Hollywood. A great adventure.

May 18, 2021

The grounds were beautiful and the tour was great! All the exhibits are very well done and maintained. The slave quarters were very moving. We wished we’d had more time to spend! We didn’t love the transportation- our bus was a bit late for pickup, and extremely late getting us back to the city.

March 19, 2021

Plantation house was amazing but bus tour group was not

The Oak Alley Plantation Home was amazing, well worth the trip. The tour company that took me was not run so well. Picked up from hotel and dropped off at meeting point for bus, but I was left there with other passengers for half an hour as they forgot about us. Once that was sorted the rest of the tour went smoothly.!

June 22, 2019

From New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation Tour

From New Orleans: Oak Alley Plantation Tour

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Plantation house was amazing but bus tour group was not

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