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This tour combines the private Manchac Swamp with Oak Alley Plantation.

Highlights

• Tour that combines the private Manchac Swamp and Oak Alley Plantation
• Narrated round-trip transportation
• Guided tour of the 'Big House' at Oak Alley Plantation
• Self-guided tour of Oak Alley grounds
• Narrated swamp boat ride through Manchac Swamp

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 Then it’s a short ride to the Manchac Swamp where you will cruise through a privately-owned wildlife refuge, in a comfortable, covered pontoon boat driven by a local captain. Learn about the history of Frenier and the Cajun culture of fishing, hunting, and trapping. Keep your eyes peeled for alligators as they leap up for snacks!

Includes

Narrated round-trip transportation Oak Alley Plantation admission Pontoon Boat Cruise through Manchac Swamp

Important Information

• • Tour vehicles are equipped for wheelchair storage. If wheelchairs collapse and fold, they can be placed in the storage compartment on the bus. If the wheelchair is a scooter, then special arrangements need to be made with the local partner for an accessible bus. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to the tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher • Please note, due to the plantation’s historic nature, access to the second floor is by stairs only • Please note, videography is not permitted inside the plantation
• Oak Alley Plantation is a Smoke Free Facility

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund