Tour of Oak Alley and Laura Plantations

New Orleans, Louisiana

Tour of Oak Alley and Laura Plantations

New Orleans, Louisiana

Duration: 7 hours and 30 minutes

Overview

Explore the rich history of Louisiana on the Double Plantation Tour, visiting both Oak Alley and Laura Plantations. This 7.5-hour tour offers an immersive experience into the early 19th-century Creole culture and architecture.

🏰 Visit Oak Alley and Laura Plantations, both rich in history and architecture

📜 Learn about Creole culture and the lives of those who lived and worked on these plantations

🌳 Enjoy the beautiful landscapes and iconic oak-lined paths

🚐 Hotel pickup between 8:00 am and 8:30 am for a hassle-free experience

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Monday and Tuesday 8:00am

Full description

The Double Plantation Tour is a captivating journey through the historic Oak Alley and Laura Plantations, both situated along the Mississippi River. Laura Plantation, a restored Louisiana Creole plantation, is renowned for its early 19th-century architecture and surviving slave cabins, making it one of the few remaining plantation complexes in Louisiana. The site is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and is part of the Louisiana African-American Heritage Trail. Oak Alley Plantation, famous for its picturesque oak-lined path, provides a stunning contrast with its antebellum mansion and well-preserved grounds. This tour offers a deep dive into the cultural and historical significance of these two iconic plantations.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: 9+

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included.
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 7.5 hours.
What’s included: Admission to the tour and transportation to and from your hotel.
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times as well as other participants.
Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservation.
Photo/ video: You may take your own photos.
Specific rules to follow: Follow the guide’s rules.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 10 minutes in advance.
Parking: Transportation to and from your hotel is provided.
What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes.
What to bring: Any personal items you may need.
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms but we will stop for bathroom breaks.

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

Pick-up time for your reservation will be between 8:00 am and 8:30 am from your hotel.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.