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On the 2 plantation tour you get to experience both strengths of each plantation and what they have to offer as a narrative. Oak Alley you get to experience the grandeur of antebellum life in the 1800s on the magnificent property line with its beautiful 28 Oak trees. WEST-AFRICAN Laura plantation started in 1805 with 7 enslaved people (six west-Africans and one Amerindian). As the plantation grew, so did the number of enslaved workers. Four original slave cabins built in the 1840s remain standing today on the plantation. By the onset of the Civil War, 186 workers were enslaved on this farm. Following the emancipation of slaves in Louisiana (1866), the great majority of these former slaves continued to live in the Laura Plantation quarters. Descendants of these men & women were displaced in 1895 when cypress lumber companies had their own workers inhabit the Laura slave quarters. The cabins were lived in until 1977. Descendants of slaves live near the Laura Plantation to this day.

Whether you’re nervous of getting lost in New Orleans or prefer to skip the self-drive hassles, take it easy with your own personal driver/guide on this door-to-door trip to two historic plantations. First, visit Destrehan Plantation, established way back in 1787; next, tour 19th-century Houmas House, with 38 acres (15 hectares) of gardens. Travel in a comfortable SUV with space for up to five.

See a different side of Louisiana on this ultimate swamp and plantation tour that showcases both Cajun and Creole culture in an all-inclusive package. Enjoy a private airboat ride through cypress swamps with a gator-hunting guide before exploring antebellum history at Houmas House and Laura plantations—two of the region’s best-preserved estates. Extras include a gourmet Cajun lunch at Houmas House and private transport from New Orleans.

Oak Alley Plantation is famed for the 28 oak trees that lead up to the historic property. Experience the history, atmosphere, and antique farming machinery on a guided tour of the grounds. After a sit down lunch in Westego, Louisiana (at your own expense) we'll head across the water for a 90-minute low-speed pontoon ride through the swamp to learn about American alligators and the Louisiana wetlands.

See the best of New Orleans, as well as Destrehan Plantation, on this private tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. After we see the highlights of the French Quarter, Garden District, and downtown for 3 hours, we'll refuel for 1 hour at a local seafood restaurant. Then we'll head into the bayou to Destrehan Plantation, the oldest plantation in the lower Mississippi Valley, for 2 hours to see the home and historic grounds.

Private Driving Tour for up to 4 Passengers Luxury Vehicle Fully Narrated Enjoy the history and culture as you drive through some of the most interesting and beautiful neighborhoods of New Orleans. Experience the contrast between cosmopolitan New Orleans, the majestic swamps of south Louisiana and the rustic life on the plantation.