New Orleans Oak Alley Plantation Tour
Discover New Orleans' Oak Alley Plantation, exploring its historic 'Big House', oak-lined esplanade, and slave cabins. Upgrade to include a scenic swamp tour.
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Important Information
- • Wheelchair accessible with limitations
- • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- • Service animals allowed
- • No photography inside the 'Big House'
- • Electronic devices must be off inside
- • Upgrade includes 90-minute swamp tour
Experience the grandeur of New Orleans' antebellum south with a visit to Oak Alley Plantation. This tour offers a journey through time, exploring the iconic oak-lined esplanade and the historic 'Big House', built in 1839. Discover the plantation's complex history through exhibits on sugar cane production and the lives of both free and enslaved inhabitants. Visitors can explore reconstructed slave cabins and enjoy the beautiful East and West Gardens. For an enhanced experience, upgrade to include a 90-minute swamp tour, where you'll cruise through a wildlife refuge. This tour provides round-trip transportation from New Orleans, making it a convenient and enriching excursion. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning landscapes of Oak Alley Plantation.
Pros
- Explore the iconic oak-lined esplanade
- Tour the historic 'Big House'
- Visit reconstructed slave cabins
- Learn about sugar cane production
- Upgrade to a swamp tour
- Enjoy round-trip transportation
Includes
- Round-trip transportation
- Guided tour of plantation home
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Access to Sugarcane Theater
- Reconstructed slave cabins exhibit
- East and West Gardens access
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Parking fees
FAQ
- • What Is the Duration of the Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 5.5 hours.
- • Is the Tour Wheelchair Accessible?
Yes, with some limitations. The 'Big House' second floor is not accessible.
- • Can I Take Photos During the Tour?
Photography is allowed on the grounds but not inside the 'Big House'.
- • Is Food Available on the Tour?
Yes, snacks and meals can be purchased at the Plantation Café.
- • What Does the Swamp Tour Include?
The swamp tour includes a 90-minute pontoon ride through a wildlife refuge.
Tour Highlights
- • Explore the iconic oak-lined esplanade
- • Tour the historic 'Big House'
- • Visit reconstructed slave cabins
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