Oak Alley Plantation

Oak Alley Plantation

Museum • New Orleans, Louisiana United States

Oak Alley Plantation stands as a captivating testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the American South. This distinguished museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, warmly welcomes visitors to explore its lush grounds and well-preserved antebellum architecture. As a popular tourist attraction, Oak Alley invites guests to step back in time and gain insight into the plantation's once-vibrant past.

The stately mansion, graciously adorned with grand oak trees lining the entrance, exudes an air of elegance and charm. Visitors can wander through the meticulously maintained grounds, marveling at the picturesque landscape that has graced many films and photographs. The museum provides a glimpse into the lives of those who lived and worked on the plantation, shedding light on the complexities of Southern plantation life.

Inside the museum, guests can admire period furnishings, artwork, and artifacts that offer a poignant and thought-provoking look into the plantation's history. Educational exhibits detail the cultural influences, social dynamics, and economic significance of this historic site. From the iconic oak-lined avenue to the opulent interiors, Oak Alley Plantation beckons visitors to explore and discover the storied past that shapes its present-day significance as a point of interest and cultural establishment.

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$585 Tour Provided by Viator
5.00

Private New Orleans Double Plantation Tour: Oak Alley and Laura

The picturesque beauty and architecture of the Louisiana plantations are a “must” for any visitor to New Orleans. Many of these breathtaking homes are within an hour’s drive from the city. Your tour will begin with a comfortable ride out of New Orleans where your guide will share with you the origin of the Louisiana plantations, along with the effect they had on the city of New Orleans, and its residents. Along with discovering beautiful buildings, luscious gardens and historic artifacts, these homes also represent some of the darker chapters of Louisiana history. Many of the plantations will provide a focus on the lives of the slaves that brought these homes to life, and share some of the realities of the rural south during this time in our nation’s history. Upon arrival, each plantation home has its own guide to bring you through the main house, and share its specific story. Following your home tour, we will escort you around the grounds and answer any questions that may arise.

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$390 Tour Provided by Viator
5.00

New Orleans Plantation Tour with Transportation

The picturesque beauty and architecture of the Louisiana plantations are a “must” for any visitor to New Orleans. Many of these breathtaking homes are within an hour’s drive from the city. Your tour will begin with a comfortable ride out of New Orleans where your guide will share with you the origin of the Louisiana plantations, along with the effect they had on the city of New Orleans, and its residents. Along with discovering beautiful buildings, luscious gardens and historic artifacts, these homes also represent some of the darker chapters of Louisiana history. Many of the plantations will provide a focus on the lives of the slaves that brought these homes to life, and share some of the realities of the rural south during this time in our nation’s history. Upon arrival, each plantation home has its own guide to bring you through the main house, and share its specific story. Following your home tour, we will escort you around the grounds and answer any questions that may arise.

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$93 Tour Provided by Viator
4.98 (127 reviews)

Whitney Plantation (Guided Tour) with Bus Ride To & From N. O.

As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we pick up other guests around the city, you will be given a mini-tour of the city or you may watch a film about other plantations to prepare you for your tour. While you are on the van, be prepared to be entertained by the driver! You will not just sit in silence.

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$137 Tour Provided by Viator
4.97 (89 reviews)

Full Day Plantation and Swamp Tour in New Orleans

As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we pick up other guests around the city, you will be given a mini-tour of the city or you may watch a film about other plantations to prepare you for your tour. While you are on the van, be prepared to be entertained by the driver!

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$87 Tour Provided by Viator
4.93 (14 reviews)

Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we pick up other guests around the city, you will be given a mini-tour of the city or you may watch a film about other plantations to prepare you for your tour. While you are on the van, be prepared to be entertained by the driver!

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$87 Tour Provided by Viator
4.83 (90 reviews)

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Pickup from New Orleans

As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we pick up other guests around the city, you will be given a mini-tour of the city or you may watch a film about other plantations to prepare you for your tour. While you are on the van, be prepared to be entertained by the driver!

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$259 Tour Provided by Viator
4.79 (143 reviews)

New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch

Experience a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South on this small-group van tour. Pass by 4 Plantations and enjoy in-depth guided tours of 3 Louisiana plantations, including an elegant lunch at Houmas House on the famous Mississippi River Road! Enjoy a narrated scenic drive out of New Orleans, along the shores of Lake Ponchartrain, and through sugar cane fields to get to the historic Old Mississippi River Road.

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$131 Tour Provided by Viator
4.76 (3523 reviews)

Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

This combination tour combines the best of the best! The best swamp tour with the best plantations along River Road. See a variety of wildlife on a swamp boat ride and explore an authentic southern plantation on this tour from New Orleans. See alligators, egrets, raccoons and snakes during your ride around a private Louisiana swamp. 9am and 11am departure times tour Oak Alley Plantation and are 7 hours and 45 minutes in length returning to New Orleans at 4:45pm and 6:45pm respectively. 1pm departure time tours Destrehan Plantation and is 5 hours and 30 minutes in length returning to New Orleans at 6:30pm.

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$125 Tour Provided by Viator
4.76 (25 reviews)

Oak Alley Or St. Joseph Plantation Plus Swamp Tour Combination

Join us for a unique and educational journey back to the early days of Louisiana bayou and swamp exploration at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours. Afterwards, continue on to your choice of Oak Alley or St. Joseph Plantation. Due to our swamp's location and proximity to the plantations, our combination tours offer you less travel time than most other tour companies.

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$111 Tour Provided by Viator
4.68 (120 reviews)

Oak Alley and Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

Come explore the Louisiana Oak Alley and Whitney Plantations and gain a unique perspective on history! This 8-hour tour brings you through one of the oldest plantation sites in Louisiana and provides insight into the lives of enslaved people and the troubles they faced. This is an educational experience that will stay with you for years to come. Hear about first-hand accounts from those who lived and worked on the plantation, giving you an in-depth look into this important part of American history. As you tour the grounds, you will learn more about what life was like for slaves during that era – their work, their hardships, and their hopes for freedom-as well as how experts are working today to preserve these stories forever. Please note: this Whitney Plantation tour is not a guided tour of the Whitney plantation. The Whitney Plantation provides an MP3 so all guests can walk through the plantation and learn about the history of the plantation on their own time and at their own pace.

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