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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
Meeting & Pickup Information
Pickup Time:
Pickup occurs between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM
Please be ready outside your hotel by 8:00 AM
Pickup times may vary due to multiple hotel stops.
Hotel Pickup:
Pickup is available from most downtown New Orleans hotels
If your hotel is not listed, please select a nearby hotel from the pickup list
Central Meeting Point: (If Not Using Hotel Pickup)
Parking Lot – 414 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
When searching, type “parking lot” in the pickup search
Please select this option so we know where to pick you up
What to Look For:
A white bus with our logo will pull up in front of your hotel or meeting point
Important Notes:
Please allow up to 30 minutes for the bus to arrive
If it is after 8:35 AM and you have not been picked up, please call us
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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