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Experience one of the South’s most intriguing settings-Oak Alley Plantation, built in 1839, and marvel at the unbelievable quarter-mile long alley of 28 magnificent Oak trees, each over 250 years old.

Highlights

• Round-trip transportation
• Guided tour of Greek Revival plantation home
• 1/4 mile alley of 250 year old oak trees
• Self-guided tour of grounds that includes the Slavery at Oak Alley Exhibit
• Restaurant, café, and bar on site

Description

Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum south on our Oak Alley tour. As Oak Alley Plantation comes into view, you will instantly understand why she is the most photographed plantation ever. Her quarter-mile long alley of 28 magnificent oak trees, each nearly 300 years old, is an impressive welcome. You’ll enjoy a tour of the “Big House,” one of the most iconic homes in America and the filming location for many TV shows and movies. This 1839 Greek Revival mansion has always been a symbol of grandeur during an era of unimaginable wealth. But there is much more to her story. Extensive research by the Friends of Oak Alley Foundation has revealed the lives and legacies of the many people who have called Oak Alley home. The grounds also provide a self-guided experience for you to explore: - Film on sugar cane production - Reconstructed slave cabins and a slavery exhibit with an interpreter - Exhibit on the dozen families who have owned the property - East and West Gardens - Blacksmithing exhibit including the plantation’s original forge On your journey to this historic setting, you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Pontchartrain as you cross the Bonnet Carre Spillway (the flood outlet of the Mississippi River). Travel past Whitney, Evergreen, Felicity & St. Joseph Plantations, ghosts of the past that front the Mississippi River, where rich crops of sugar cane, cotton, and indigo from these fertile lands once traveled to far ports of trade. You can purchase a snack, salad or sandwich in the Plantation Café to enjoy at the picnic tables or aboard the coach.

Includes

Live guide Round-trip transportation Guided tour of the Big House Self-guided tour of the grounds

Important Information

• Food and drinks are not included in the price of the tour but are available for purchase at the plantation café. Due to the old building of the plantation, access to the second floor is by stairs only. No photography is allowed inside the plantation home. The supplier provides handicap access for wheelchairs but not scooters or walkers. Vehicle lifts meet all ADA requirements and are equipped for wheelchair storage. Oak Alley Plantation is a Smoke Free Facility.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund