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Visit Oak Alley Plantation on a guided tour from New Orleans. Learn about plantation life, see antique farm equipment and join a tour led by a guide in traditional dress.
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Free pickupA complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
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Live guidingEnglish
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Duration5.5 hours
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Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry ticket
- Guided tour
- Gratuities
- Snacks and refreshments
Highlights
- Get insight into life on a plantation
- Admire the Greek Revival architecture
- Hear about the first example of Antebellum restoration
- View original features, including antique farm machinery
- See the famous oak trees that gave Oak Alley Plantation its name
Description
Explore New Orlean's history on a guided tour of Oak Alley Plantation, named for the double row of southern live oak trees that date back to the 18th century. Learn all about plantation life from your traditionally-dressed tour guide and see antique farm machinery up close.
Benefit from pickup at your accommodation in New Orleans, and then make your way to the Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie for your guided walking tour of its grounds.
Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Oak Alley was named after the 28 huge oak trees that line the road leading up to – and pre-dating – the plantation house.
Admire the Greek Revival architecture of the main plantation house, built in the 19th century for one of the wealthiest families of the South. See original features, including antique farm machinery, and avail of amenities such as a restaurant and souvenir shop.
Throughout your tour, be led by a guide wearing authentic plantation-style clothes and hear about the first example of Antebellum restoration along the legendary River Road.
- The drive to Oak Alley takes approximately 75 minutes
- Walking is required on this tour
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Adults13-99 years
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Children4-12 years
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Infants0-3 years
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