New Orleans

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

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5 hours 30 minutes
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum south on a half‐day tour of Oak Alley Plantation. Take a journey through time to the manicured estate and into the gorgeous home, built in 1839. View stunning architecture, oak‐lined esplanades, and enduring sugar cane fields while learning about the plantation’s fascinating – and often somber – histories from expert guides.

Tour of Oak Alley Plantation
One of the most photographed plantations ever
Guided tour reveals the fascinating stories of the home and history of the Oak Valley Plantation
Experience a bygone era in one of the South's most beautiful settings - Oak Alley Plantation

What's Included

Guided tour of plantation home
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local guide
Local taxes
Round trip transportation by coach

Gratuities
Lunch
Parking Fees

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Gray Line New Orleans
Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your historic plantation tour departs mid‐day from the French Quarter. Settle into a comfortable seat on the air‐conditioned coach and prepare for a journey back to the Old South, before the American Civil War shook the foundation of plantation‐life. Enjoy lively onboard commentary from your guide as you trace the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain and Great River Road en route to Oak Alley Plantation, one of the most photographed plantations ever.

Upon arrival, stroll though a postcard‐perfect canopy of 28 knotty oak trees – each over 250 years old! – that line the promenade to the mansion. Built in 1839, the ‘Big House’ is a perfectly restored example of antebellum elegance and Greek Revival architecture. Your knowledgeable guides, donning period costumes, will provide colorful commentary about the estate and some of its former inhabitants. Tour the opulent rooms of this classic southern home that has been the setting for Interview with a Vampire and Primary Colors, then continue on your own to wander the enchanting grounds or grab a refreshment in the cafe and ice cream parlor (own expense). Then relax as your coach returns to the French Quarter, arriving by late‐afternoon.

Oak Alley Plantation

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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.
Wheelchair Access: If the guest needs a wheelchair lift equipped bus, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Alternate Routes: Due to uneven and narrow paths, alternate routes may be necessary for guests traveling in wheelchairs.
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.

Service animals allowed
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:Where is the departure point for the Oak Alley Plantation Tour?

A:The tour begins at the Gray Line "Lighthouse" Ticket Office in the French Quarter at Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River - at the Steamboat Natchez Dock (400 Toulouse Street.)

Jun 2021

Q:Is there parking near the departure point for the Oak Alley Plantation Tour?

A:There are public parking lots on Decatur Street that charge hourly rates. Some require prepayment through an automated kiosk on site. The parking lot closest to the tour departure point is Jax Lot # P401, 500 Decatur St.

Jun 2021

Q:What should I wear for the Oak Alley Plantation Tour?

A:Casual attire is appropriate. Walking portions may be on uneven sidewalks and streets, so please wear comfortable shoes. During warmer months we recommend lightly colored clothing. Caps/hats, umbrellas, and sunscreen are also suggested.

Jun 2021

Q:Can I take photos/videos during the Oak Alley Plantation Tour?

A:For the most part, yes. However, flash photography and/or video is not allowed inside the house. Your tour guide will be sure to inform you.

Jun 2021

Q:How long is the actual tour at the Oak Alley Plantation?

A:You will spend approximately 2.25 hours at Oak Alley Plantation.

Jun 2021

Q:Is the Oak Alley Plantation Tour handicap accessible?

A:Yes. Please notate any requirements in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout so that an appropriate vehicle can be arranged. NOTE: Portions of the Plantation are only accessible by stairs.

Jun 2021

Q:Is food available during the Oak Alley Plantation Tour?

A:Yes, you can purchase a snack, salad or sandwich in the Plantation Café to enjoy at the picnic tables or aboard the coach.

Jun 2021

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Reviews

4.5

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Lovely and historic

Sue_W, Apr 2024

Loved the gardens and trees. Beautiful property. Would have loved to see the kitchen. The furniture and antiques were lovely. The porch is awesome.

Nice trip

Joanne_K, Apr 2024

Maribelle (not Richard LOL) was a great bus driver. She taught us a lot as we drove to the plantation and even slowed down enough for us to take some shots along the way. We enjoyed seeing the plantation and learning about it's history. Definitely a worthwhile trip out of the city.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks Joanne. We want the tour to entertain and educate, as well as an enjoyable time out of the city.

Beautiful and historical, worth a visit

Beena_G, Apr 2024

I Learnt a lot about the history of plantations and slavery. Oak Alley plantation is beautiful and a well preserved part of American history

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much.

Very informative

Nicole_K, Apr 2024

I really liked how they brought up and discussed how the slaves were evolved in life on the plantation. The owners were mentioned but it was much more focused on their perspective and what they lived though.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

It is a big story to tell and we want everyone to appreciate a look into the past.

Transpotation

Cindy_H, Apr 2024

We enjoyed Alton’s comments during the bus ride to & from the plantation. We learned so much about the area!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Just what a tour should deliver. Thank you

Oak Alley

Sara_B, Apr 2024

Beautiful, immaculate grounds & house. Live oak alley is awesome. Would have appreciated more information in the tour description regarding timing. It was nice to have plenty of time to explore the grounds and gift shop and get a quick bite to eat. The tour inside the home was a bit rushed, only 20 minutes. Although the tour guide was gracious, informative and invited questions, she mentioned several times how we needed to keep moving as there were many people coming through that day. There were about 25-30 in our tour, a little cramped in each spot with little time and space move about, especially in the artifacts room.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We regret that the tour of the inside of the home felt rushed. The ownership of the plantation do their best to allocate more time to tours even on busy spring days.

Don't miss this Planation Tour.

Michelle_F, Apr 2024

The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the families that lived on the plantation and the history of the families.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for the great review.

Inspiring

Angel_G, Apr 2024

The self guided tour was great. I really learned a lot. The guided tour was wonderful Jennifer was amazing.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much

The 28 live oak trees...

Regina_S, Apr 2024

The 28 live oak trees lining the path to the front door. Plenty of historical information about life on a Plantation and of the family.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you.

Not for us

Yael_C, Apr 2024

We did not love our tour. It was 1.5 hours on the bus watching a video which was not particularly informative. We then had two hours at oak alley plantation to stroll with a 30 minute tour of the house. We were hoping for more history on immigration, the civil war and slavery, instead it focused more on the history of the house, the family who lived in it, and the house post the civil war. It was a very long tour and we did not get much out of it. It may be for other people but just wasn’t for us!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Plantations were agricultural and quite a distance from the cities (like modern day farms). As we tell in our information, this plantation dwells on the agriculture, the history of the family, with some information on the culture and the enslaved people. Another near by plantation focuses on the personal stories of slavery and the civil war.

Oak Alley Plantation

Kathy_C, Apr 2024

Beautiful grounds and lots of history. Enjoyed the drive out in the country. The bus and location to meet were both great.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks Kathy

A Diverting Excursion

Gary_R, Apr 2024

Alton was a great driver - very informative and entertaining. Oak Alley - house and grounds are lovely. Glad we had time to visit.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We are glad you joined us on a trip to the "country"

No AC on bus

Dimeco_C, Apr 2024

The property was nice and well kept. Staff were pleasant and knowledgeable. The bus we took to and from the plantation did not have AC that functioned properly. It was extremely hot and uncomfortable the entire trip.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Our apologies that the air conditioning did not work on the bus. Because of the distance they may not have been able to replace it in time to meet the tour at the plantation.

A must see!

alicemortiz, Apr 2024

The driver, Alton, was very knowledgeable and funny. He gave us a lot of information regarding New Orleans on the drive to the plantation, which took a little over an hour. We had two hours while inside, which includes a 30 min tour of inside the mansion. The grounds also has a little pop up bar, a restaurant, and a gift shop with snacks. Overall it was a positive experience.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Great to see such a nice review. Much of the garden should have been in bloom as well.

Oak Alley plantation tour - highly recommend!

Joseph_C, Apr 2024

Can't say enough good things about the Oak Alley Plantation tour that my wife and I booked while we were visiting New Orleans. From start to finish, it was an easy and pleasant experience. The driver, Bryant, was great and made the long drive to and from the plantation quick and enjoyable. We were so happy to not have to rent a car to get to the plantation. The only improvement I can think of would be if the bus company (Grey Line) could have picked us up at the hotel like what other tours do, but overall, this is minor.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks Joseph for the nice review. We do not do the pickups as it would add as much as another hour for our guests as they go hotel to hotel before and after.

Oak Alley Plantation has...

DianePhamLe, Apr 2024

Oak Alley Plantation has a very good and beautiful energy there. I'll always remember those oak trees! Most people assume plantations are negative though that's not always the case, FYI most stories/history people hear are folklore. Pros: (1) Enough time to take pictures around the plantation and self-tour a bit (2) Transportation was smooth to and from the plantation (3) Tour guide was kind & shared decent stories (4) There's a souvenir shop w/refreshments Cons: Out of all the plantation tours I've been on this one was super short in that we didn't get to see much inside during the guided tour. The guide said a lot of the rooms were unavailable to view, if that's the case I think it would've been better to not have such a large group to take more time inside of what we could view. It was overly packed in this group which made it hard to move around smoothly and hear everything the guide shared.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Diane, thank you for your input and for touring with Gray Line. We will pass on your comments to the Oak Alley management who arranges the tours in the house.

Great tour, well organized

Geoff_H, Apr 2024

Well organized and beautiful plantation with somber insights into the slavery era. Would recommend for anyone considering this type of tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks Geoff.

great afternoon

Stacey_S, Apr 2024

Was a great afternoon, the property was beautiful and full of history. The guide was informative. ..............................................................................................................................................................

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Stacey, this is a great review and very appreciated.

Wonderful

betzy_c, Apr 2024

Love the tour the information the guide gave made the trip worthwhile Also the driver gave us time to take pictures

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for sharing you tour experience

I was disappointed that...

Patricia_M, Apr 2024

I was disappointed that np pictures were allowed inside the home. We have been to Thomas Jefferson's and George Washingtons plantations where pictures were allowed.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

The plantation management has had that rule in place for a number of years. We will certainly share this review with them.

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