Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Vacherie, US
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Highlights

  • Experience the grandeur of Oak Alley Plantation
  • Marvel at the quarter-mile long alley of magnificent Oak trees
  • Learn about the fascinating history of the plantation
  • View the majestic Cypress Trees in Louisiana's swamps
  • Immerse in the charm of Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site

Meeting Point

Departs 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 before boarding.

Meeting point

400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130 , United States

End point

End Point

Departs 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 before boarding.

Meeting point

400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130 , United States

End point

What to expect

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Oak Alley Plantation

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. Perhaps the most photographed plantation ever, 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". Your guided Oak Valley Plantation tour will reveal the stories of the home and its history. View the Majestic Cypress Trees in Louisiana's swamps bordering the Mississippi River. You can purchase a snack, salad or sandwich in the Cafe and Ice Cream Parlor to enjoy at the picnic tables or aboard the coach (not included in price).

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included
2

Lake Pontchartrain

Although called a lake, this is actually a large lagoon and brackish estuary fed by fresh water rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Covering 630 square miles (1600 km2) it is one of the largest wetlands in North America.

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I-10 Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge

View the spillway, a flood control operation in the Lower Mississippi west of New Orleans. The spillway, when open, allows floodwaters from the Mississippi River to flow into Lake Pontchartrain and thence into the Gulf of Mexico.

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St. Joseph Plantation

Historic plantation, circa 1830, that remains a family owned working sugar plantation today along with sister property Felicity Plantation, circa 1846.

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Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site

Historic Creole sugar cane plantation, circa 1805, and plantation complex with 12 buildings on the National Register.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    In order to help preserve 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.
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    Wheelchair Access: If the guest needs a wheelchair lift equipped bus, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier. Please contact us, 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.
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    Alternate Routes: Due to uneven and narrow paths, alternate routes may be necessary for guests traveling in wheelchairs.
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    Guests using a wheelchair at Oak Alley Plantation will have access to the gift shop, restrooms, and museum via a ramp. The plantation grounds are accessible; however, there are narrow and uneven dirt paths. The main house tour is not accessible to guest traveling in wheelchairs and is not required to be modified as it is a historic home; however, the basement is accessible. Guests would be able to view the slave quarters, but would not have access to enter.
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    Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
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    Oak Alley Plantation is a Smoke Free Facility
Provided by Gray Line New Orleans

What our experts say

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    Visit the nearby Cafe for snacks.
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    Arrive early for the best photo spots.
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    Bring comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Consider visiting the nearby Laura Plantation.
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    Check out local art shops in Vacherie.

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