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Step back in time at Oak Alley Plantation, a historic site in Louisiana’s sugar cane country. Known for its quarter-mile row of 300-year-old oak trees, Oak Alley showcases Southern history's complexities.
Explore the grand antebellum mansion, built on the labor of enslaved individuals. Our guides will share the contrasting stories of the wealthy plantation owners and the enslaved people who worked here.
Why This Tour:
The Oak Alley Plantation Tour offers a deeper look at one of the South’s most famous plantations. Learn about the wealth of the owners and the human cost behind it, highlighting the lives of enslaved workers and their resilience. This tour provides a balanced view of Louisiana’s history and its lasting impact.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Important Hotel Pick-Up Information (Plantation Tours Only) Hotel pick-up is available only for Plantation Tours (Whitney, Oak Alley, Laura, and Combo Tours). Pick-up time is between 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM. Since this is a shared tour, please be patient as the driver makes multiple stops. If you're staying within a 1.2-mile radius of 414 Canal Street, pick-up is available. If not, please meet us at 414 Canal Street. Please allow up to 30 minutes for the bus to arrive. If it’s after 8:35 AM and you haven’t been picked up, give us a call, and we’ll let you know when the bus will be there. Look for a white bus with our logo pulling up in front of your hotel.
Itinerary
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1Oak Alley Plantation
Oak Alley is named for its distinguishing visual feature, an alley thats created by a double row of beautiful live oak trees about 800 feet long, planted in the early 18th century. The Oak Alley slave economic success contributed to Louisiana's rapid growth in the global sugar trade. By the 1850s Louisiana planters were producing a quarter of the worlds cane sugar supply, making Louisiana the second-richest state in per capital wealth.
5 hours • Admission ticket included -
Great River Road (Pass by)
Traveling on the Great River Road in Louisiana offers a scenic journey along the Mississippi River, showcasing historic plantations, vibrant Cajun culture, and breathtaking views of the river. Explore charming towns, and immerse yourself in the rich history of the region as you drive along this iconic route.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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